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Reports of conflicts with hungry bears on the rise in South Okanagan
More bears are being reported around the South Okanagan this year. So far in 2021,…
Expect more smoke from Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton
Expect to see more smoke coming from the Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton today, but…
Cities in Thompson-Okanagan look at raising taxes to pay for RCMP salary hike
Thompson-Okanagan cities are preparing for a salary increase for the RCMP detachments they contract. The…
RCMP closed some launches in Penticton after boaters interfered with skimmer aircraft
Access to Okanagan Lake was partially restricted to boaters yesterday to help pilots with B.C.…
All-candidates forum on environment planned for South Okanagan-West Kootenay
Environmental lobby groups from Nelson want to know which candidate running in the South Okanagan-West…
Minimal growth on Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton as crews plan prescribed burns
Although strong winds could be felt overnight in the South Okanagan, the B.C. Wildfire Service…
Crews work to get handle on wildfire burning near Penticton
The 100 hectare out of control wildfire burning to the southwest of Penticton did not…
Pathways Addictions Resource Centre reopens in Penticton with large drop in clientele
By charging $100 for an hour of counselling, Pathways Addictions Resource Centre managed to reopen…
Prescribed burns aren’t just for fire protection, Penticton Indian Band councillor says
As B.C. ponders a future that appears to include more wildfires, it wasn't always like…
Wildfire southwest of Penticton grows to 25 ha
A wildfire burning to the southwest of Penticton has grown to 25 hectares in size…
Penticton mayor sues family over property dispute
Penticton’s mayor is suing some of his relatives alleging they owe him rent money collected…
UPDATE: Wildfire near Penticton may impact airport flights
The City of Penticton is warning residents that a wildfire burning close to the city…
UPDATE: New wildfire southwest of Penticton grows to 17 ha
A new wildfire that was discovered to the southwest of Penticton this afternoon has grown…
Cooler weather aids crews fighting Nk’Mip Creek wildfire in South Okanagan
Cooler weather and higher humidity is allowing members of the B.C. Wildfire Service to fight…
Virus in West Kootenay bighorn sheep herd could spread to Okanagan
A virus with no specific treatment has ravaged a herd of bighorn sheep in the…
Defiant Penticton brewery getting positive feedback on anti-vaccine card stance
After a Penticton craft brewery recently announced it would be snubbing the province's upcoming vaccine…
Home built around disabled granddaughter lost near Vernon to wildfire
After losing their family home near Vernon to the White Rock Lake wildfire earlier this…
Firefighters making progress on South Okanagan wildfires as Australian crew prepares to head home
The Thomas Creek wildfire south of Penticton is now being held and the end is…
Police looking for witnesses after man found severely injured in Penticton
A man was found with severe injuries near the Lakeside Hotel parkade in Penticton this…
Penticton’s highly anticipated 2021 Ironman triathlon cancelled
Penticton’s Ironman triathlon will not be happening in 2021. In April, the event was postponed…
Thomas Creek wildfire near Penticton could be under control soon
The Thomas Creek wildfire between Penticton and Okanagan Falls, which was discovered on July 11,…
Company hoping to produce hydrogen in Penticton to power city
In the future, hydrogen may be used to fuel cars and heat homes – and it…
Penticton addictions centre officially reopens after receiving council’s support
Penticton’s Pathways Addictions Resource Centre has officially reopened after it received council’s support following a…
Alert system in South Okanagan regional district getting replaced
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen had to find a new mass notification system after Civic…