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Windy, cool conditions in Okanagan, Kamloops changing to sunny, warm this week
Windy and cool conditions are expected for most of today in Kamloops and the Okanagan…
Mamas for Mamas expanding office into South Okanagan
With parents in need of food, diapers and other resources for their little ones, a…
Penticton’s emergency shelter surrounded by a fearful senior population
The verbal battle between Penticton City Council and the provincial housing authority over Penticton’s emergency…
Mystery history film appears to show Penticton Airport in 1958
Reel Life / Canada MotorSport hopes viewers of their latest mystery reel, episode 559, can…
South Okanagan photographer catches return of spring birds to the valley
The return of spring birds to the Okanagan Valley may raise spirits. South Okanagan bird…
Summerland reworks budget to deal with crack in Thirsk Lake dam
A crack in one of Summerland’s reservoir dams had the district municipality’s councillors reassigning budget…
Okanagan rail trail budget boosted by new funding
Kettle Valley Rail Trail users from Kelowna south to Penticton and west of Summerland should…
It’s time once again for Earth Hour
It might be the 14th annual Earth Hour but this year you're invited to participate…
Rally to stop Asian racism planned for Penticton’s Gyro Park this weekend
Penticton and South Okanagan residents are being asked to come together in a rally to…
Civil conversation helps Penticton man recover stolen bike
A Penticton man has learned some situations can be resolved with something as simple as…
South Okanagan rated best place to travel to this summer
An annual online Canadian vacation ranking site has picked the South Okanagan to top its…
Snowfall warning issued for mountain passes
Winter is returning to mountain passes this weekend. Environment Canada has issued a special weather…
Snow expected on the Coquihalla Highway this weekend
Kamloops and the Okanagan can look forward to a typical spring forecast over the weekend…
Tight entry-level supply driving up housing prices in Summerland
Real estate markets are heating up in the South Okanagan, but perhaps for different reasons…
How some people are getting their vaccinations early
A little-known vaccination policy in British Columbia is allowing some seniors an opportunity to jump…
Suspect believed responsible for Penticton explosions arrested
Penticton RCMP say they have found a suspect involved in recent explosions in the city.…
Penticton council not backing down against province on emergency shelter
Penticton City Council continued to stand their ground in its dispute with the province over…
Okanagan Mounties deal with 3 shootings over weekend, no connections found yet
There were three shootings across the Okanagan this weekend but as of yet, it doesn’t…
Seeds selling fast as COVID-19 era gardeners keep up planting trend
The weather is warming up and backyard gardeners are beginning to move outdoors with this…
Thompson-Okanagan couples opting to elope now, party post pandemic
With so much uncertainty around gatherings, more couples are opting to elope in 2021 and…
Interior’s own hobbit house opens for the season
Elves, Orcs, Dwarves and Lord of the Rings fans are all welcome at the Hobbit…
Two arrested after shots fired at Penticton Mounties
Penticton Mounties were allegedly shot at Saturday morning while attempting to stop a suspected stolen…
Penticton to spend 250K for ‘end of pandemic’ big show at SOEC
Penticton city council wasn’t that interested in allocating additional funds to jump start the South…
Okanagan prices ‘stable’ as B.C. led the country in farmland price increases
British Columbia led the way nationally in cultivated farmland value last year with the Kootenay…