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Another mysterious explosion site in Penticton, this time near an elementary school
Police in Penticton have found another blast site linked to a series of mysterious explosions…
It’s 3/11 again: We’ve now lived through a full year of the COVID-19 pandemic
Everyone remembers 9/11, that day on Sept. 11, 2001 when planes flew into the World…
Despite above average snowpack, risk of flooding in Okanagan Lake still low
Snowpacks are currently above average in the Thompson-Okanagan region, but they don't appear to be…
Lots of sunshine this weekend in Kamloops, Okanagan
Kamloops residents might need to dig out the sunscreen on Saturday with the spring-like weekend…
Interior Health begins transition of Penticton’s Pathways Addiction treatment services
Interior Health says initial work is already underway to transition Penticton’s Pathways Addiction Centre clients…
Expect to hear the thrum of Canadian military helicopters in the Okanagan
The thrum of military helicopters will be a new and short-lived addition to the Okanagan…
Penticton’s new primary care centre slated for March 31 opening
Penticton's new urgent primary care centre will open by the end fo the month. Health…
RCMP bomb squad called to investigate mysterious Penticton explosions
Penticton RCMP have called in the RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit to help investigate a serious…
Granfondo cycling race set to return to South Okanagan this fall
The Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan cycling event will be returning to the South Okanagan this…
RCMP ask for help to locate missing Penticton man
RCMP are looking for a missing 25-year-old Penticton man and are reaching out to the…
Penticton woman finds a taste of home in rural Japan
If you ever find yourself in a small Japanese ski town called Iiyama, a roughly…
SPRING IS HERE: Kamloops, Okanagan residents can put their snow shovels away
If you’re enjoying today’s sunshine and seasonally warm temperatures, get ready for more of the…
Community passion key ingredient for surviving speedways in Penticton, Merritt
Speedways have come and gone in the Interior, but none have lasted longer than Penticton’s.…
Naramata neighbourhood seed library sprouts in time for spring
Naramata is turning into a seedy place and you might want to follow their lead.…
Not just Okanagan Lake; large crayfish spotted in Osoyoos Lake
Osoyoos residents are seeing evidence of some large crayfish in Osoyoos Lake. Normally only an…
How these Summerland orchardists got through the pandemic without exposures
Summerland fruit farmers Jan and Keith Carlson survived a tumultuous year in the agricultural industry…
Protesters call on Penticton council to ‘right the wrong’ and agree to keep homeless shelter open
Peaceful protesters gathered in front of Penticton’s Gyro Park bandshell to let city council know…
Kruger-Allen gets five year jail term for Penticton beach attack
Thomas Kruger-Allen was sentenced to a five-year jail-term in Penticton Supreme Court today. Thomas Kruger-Allen,…
Lack of supports for Penticton’s supportive housing sparks war of words with province
Initiatives to help Penticton’s homeless took an unfortunate step backwards this week following several heated…
Penticton addiction centre launches online fundraiser to keep doors open
Pathways Addictions Centre is fighting to stay alive in Penticton. The addictions resource centre has…
Health orders to be enforced at protest against Penticton council decision on homeless shelter: RCMP
Penticton RCMP are reminding citizens to maintain social distancing and other pandemic protocols at a…
Accusations fly over Penticton council decision to shutter emergency shelter
The rhetoric regarding a Penticton council decision to not renew a Ministry of Housing temporary…
Penticton council at odds with B.C. Housing over emergency shelter
Penticton city council appears to be headed for a showdown with B.C. Housing after a…
Statistics Canada jobs coming up in Kamloops, Okanagan for census
Statistics Canada has lots of temporary jobs available to Kamloops and Okanagan residents starting this…