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Nighthawk blaze near Keremeos being held
B.C. Wildfire officials say a blaze that began in the Similkameen valley about 20 km…
Water advisory posted for beach on Okanagan Lake in Penticton
The City of Penticton is warning swimmers about high bacterial counts on an Okanagan Lake…
Supermoon eclipse captured by South Okanagan photographer
Did you see the lunar eclipse early this morning? Visibility may have been obscured in…
Strawberry season returns to the Okanagan
Strawberry season is upon us once again. Navi Aujla of Osoyoos Fruit Basket says this…
New organization coming to the rescue for South Okanagan cat populations
A new South Okanagan organization has formed to assist in keeping local cat populations healthy…
Similkameen wildfires keep fire crews busy
The Similkameen has been a wildfire hotspot over the past two days. Kamloops Fire Centre…
Bit of everything weather-wise in Kamloops, Okanagan this week before heat returns on weekend
Following a Victoria Day long weekend that brought a bit of everything, weather-wise, to Kamloops…
South Okanagan artist creates horse from horseshoes
The South Okanagan’s horseshoe artist is at it again. Kaleden resident Jean Ouellon recently completed…
Forest recreation interests in B.C. have been ignored for decades, report reveals
A report by the Forest Practices Board reveals management of B.C.’s forest recreation resources has…
Penticton commercial property sells for well over asking price
The Penticton commercial real estate market is just as hot as the residential real estate market,…
Paramountcy should be a power of last resort, says UBCM president
The City of Penticton found support from sister municipalities across the province earlier this week…
Wait what? Gas prices in Okanagan, Kamloops expected to drop this long weekend
If you don’t like the price of gas today as we head into the Victoria…
Osoyoos driver escapes injury after hitting utility pole
Power is back on following a single vehicle collision that destroyed a utility pole in…
Penticton channel awaits floaters for the long weekend
It may not seem like it with the cool weather so far this week, but…
Pressure is on for June to deliver rain in Okanagan, Kamloops
June is going to be an important month weather-wise as Kamloops and the Okanagan continue…
Penticton council balks at size of proposed development for Kampe property
It seems inevitable the former Kampe property will be redeveloped, but not through the proposal…
Wildfire near Naramata being held by firefighters
A wildfire near Naramata that started yesterday is being held by B.C. Wildfire crews. The…
Osoyoos woman whose home burned down learns her dog died too
An Osoyoos woman is devastated following a series of misfortunes that culminated with the discovery…
RCMP investigating deaths of Kamloops brothers as homicides
RCMP have confirmed the deaths of two Kamloops brothers whose bodies were found near Penticton…
Mount St. Helens erupted 41 years ago today
If you lived in southern British Columbia on this date in 1980, you'll probably remember…
Penticton firefighter and local mother honoured at lifesaving awards
A firefighter and a mother with the proper skill sets were at the right place…
What happened to the heat? Cooler weather in Okanagan, Kamloops but May long weekend is looking good
Following a stellar summer-like weekend, Kamloops and Okanagan residents will see a change in the…
Penticton contractor adds lustre to landscaping projects
A Penticton landscaper has found a way to add a new dimension to landscape aesthetics.…
Penticton company innovates with hassle-free ‘boat share’ club
Penticton Boat Rentals has a new program aimed at getting people on the water without…