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Diver finding assortment of treasures, garbage in Osoyoos Lake
A semi-retired scuba diver in Osoyoos has been hunting for treasures in Osoyoos Lake and…
Severe thunderstorm warning and smoky skies in Southern Interior
A severe thunderstorm watch and a smoky skies warning has been issued by Environment Canada…
Penticton Young Stars Classic hockey tournament tickets go on sale
Single game tickets for the Young Stars Classic hockey tournament go on sale on Friday.…
iN VIDEO: Why massive swarms of moths appear in summer in Thompson-Okanagan
This month, some residents in the Thompson-Okanagan saw swarms of hundreds or thousands of moths…
Penticton RCMP shoots 9-1-1 caller with less lethal round
One man was injured in a Penticton arrest after calling 9-1-1 to report a stabbing…
New civilian director of BC’s police watchdog from Okanagan
The new leader of BC's police watchdog hails from Merritt and the Okanagan. Attorney General…
Pickup truck crashes into Skaha Lake bridge in Penticton
A pickup truck collided with the guard rail on the Skaha Lake bridge in Penticton…
UPDATE: Missing elderly Penticton man located
UPDATE: Aug. 7, 2024 RCMP say a missing 85-year-old Penticton man has been located. All…
Annual Lobster Feast to raise money for Penticton oncology upgrade
Funds raised by this year's Penticton Rotary Club lobster dinner will help to pay for…
Crews get handle on wildfire on Penticton’s West Bench
A wildfire that broke out in Penticton's this afternoon is now being held but not…
Penticton RCMP search for person of interest in a string of thefts
Police are asking for the public’s help to find a woman who is a person…
Penticton city councillor addresses sex crime allegations against fellow councillor
A Penticton city councillor and newspaper editor was arrested on Thursday for decades-old sex crime…
A weekend of racing at the Penticton Speedway’s memorial event
Race car drivers in the South Okanagan are geared up for the Penticton Speedway’s annual…
iN VIDEO: Baby bat reunited with mother on south Okanagan property
A woman in the south Okanagan had an exciting night on July 31 when her…
Penticton councillor, newspaper editor arrested, allegations of decades-old sex crimes
A Penticton city councillor and newspaper editor was arrested Thursday after allegations of historical sex…
Okanagan teacher who tried to get pupils to snitch on friend gets reprimanded
An Okanagan middle-school teacher who encouraged a couple of Grade 8 students to snitch on…
$50,000 needed to save SS Naramata in Penticton
The City of Penticton is working on a disposal plan for the historic SS Naramata,…
Alberta man drowns in Penticton’s Skaha Lake
A 71-year-old Alberta man has been identified as the drowning victim pulled from Skaha Lake…
Bright blue tail of threatened species spotted on Penticton property
A Penticton woman captured a photo of a western skink last week when it scurried…
BC NDP announce college board member as Penticton-Summerland candidate
The BC NDP announced Tina Lee is the party's candidate for the Penticton-Summerland riding in…
iN VIDEO: Penticton’s over-the-top ice cream shop a delicious way to beat the heat
If you haven’t stopped in at Penticton’s Cherry On Top Shake Shop you might want…
Portion of one of Penticton’s busiest beaches closed due to E. coli
A swimming advisory has been issued for almost half of one of Penticton’s busiest beaches.…
Penticton grass fire highly visible as crews work to put it out
Smoke and flames are visible west of downtown Penticton and firefighters are on the scene.…
iN PHOTOS: Baby quail bring extra dose of cuteness to Okanagan landscape
The California quail is a popular bird in the Okanagan, recognized by its comical topknot,…