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Rain and thunderstorms follow another day of record heat in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – It was another record day for several communities in the Okanagan, but much…
Weekend activities a sure sign of spring in Penticton
PENTICTON – From cars to camping to canning, there’s a list of spring things to…
Spring runoff causing water quality problems throughout Southern Interior
HIGH WATER FLUSHING ORGANICS AND BACTERIA DOWNSTREAM INTO SOME WATER SYSTEMS THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Spring runoff…
Drunk driver investigation after collisions with Penticton pub and motel
PENTICTON – A drunk driver investigation is underway after a driver hit a pair of…
Administrative changes announced for Okanagan Skaha School District
PENTICTON – Retirements, upcoming school closures and reconfigurations have resulted in a number of administrative…
Truck fire in Kaleden starts in dashboard
PENTICTON – A pickup truck’s interior was badly damaged following a fire in Kaleden yesterday.…
Third day of record temperatures in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Another round of record temperatures were set in the Okanagan yesterday, and today…
Water conservation plan approved by Penticton council
PENTICTON – A water conservation plan for agricultural water users in Penticton is still in…
Man being held on drug smuggling charges getting lost in translation
PENTICTON – A man accused of drug smuggling and other related charges had his case…
Man accused of toting shotgun to Penticton court claims charter breach, wants out of jail
PENTICTON – The man accused of bringing a shotgun into Penticton Law Courts building last…
Latest report shows Southern Interior mountain snowpacks shrinking fast
FAST MELT OF SNOWPACKS CAUSING FLOOD CONCERNS THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Swollen streams and flood warnings are…
Heat bringing out the thieves in Penticton
PENTICTON – The warm weather means a lot more people are out enjoying the weather,…
Morning fires hit Penticton restaurant, mobile home
PENTICTON – Just as crews were leaving the scene of a small fire at restaurant…
Streamflow advisory issued: Minor flooding possible as Interior temperatures climb
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A high streamflow advisory has be issued for several tributary river systems in…
UBC Okanagan announces development of pot breathalyzer on 4/20
OKANAGAN – A new tool will help marijuana users and police monitor level of consumption,…
Impaired driver apprehended after flight from Penticton police
PENTICTON – Actions of a concerned citizen helped Penticton RCMP get their man, but also…
Penticton soda company wins spot on Dragons’ Den
PENTICTON – A local entrepreneur has made a successful pitch to the television show Dragons'…
Penticton duplex proposal fails to garner council support
PENTICTON – A zoning amendment for two properties on Cambie Place which would have allowed…
UPDATE: As temperatures rise, more records fall in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Another day, another round of high temperature records set in the Okanagan. Environment…
Penticton motorists urged to slow down and pay attention after rash of collisions
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are asking motorists to be aware, and take care, after a…
Music of Motown coming to Peachfest 2016
PENTICTON – Penticton’s Peachfest will feature the sounds of Motown during the final night of…
Wine delivery truck flipped in Penticton crash
PENTICTON – Wine is flowing down the street following a collision between a delivery truck…
Dozens of weather records broken in B.C.
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Nearly 50 communities set new high temperature records in B.C. yesterday, including more…
UPDATE: New high temperature records set in the Okanagan today
OKANAGAN – Okanagan communities have already set a new high temperature record for today. Environment…