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January was a lot less winter-like than usual in Kamloops, Okanagan
If you were thinking January was pretty nice weather-wise in the Okanagan and Kamloops, you…
Osoyoos Mountie awarded for helping to save life of fellow officer
An Osoyoos RCMP officer has been recognized for his extra dedication to duty in coming…
RCMP seek whereabouts of missing Alberta man who could be in South Okanagan
RCMP are looking for information regarding the whereabouts of a missing 41-year-old in Wetaskiwin, Alberta man…
Highway 97 connects Okanagan communities, part of longest highway in B.C.
Some residents may drive it every day and it connects many Okanagan communities but Highway…
Penticton MP calls for new funding model for Nav Canada
South Okanagan – West Kootenay MP Richard Cannings is concerned for the recovery of local…
Petition calls for better cell and internet service at Apex Mountain Ski Resort
A petition to improve internet and cell service at Apex Mountain Ski Resort has gained…
B.C. COVID-19 restrictions allow seed swaps — but no seeds
It’s the time of year Seedy Saturdays and Sundays are sprouting in many local communities…
Workers at two grocery stores and pharmacy in Thompson-Okanagan test positive for COVID-19
There have been several possible COVID-19 exposures at retail outlets owned by Loblaw Companies Ltd.…
Film commission puts out call for Okanagan locations
The Okanagan Film Commission is looking for shooting locations, and that could mean a house…
Online gambling increases, but not enough to make up for casino closures
More than 10 months after closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is still no…
Osoyoos photographer captures mysterious ice phenomenon
An Osoyoos photographer recently captured a unique ice formation on Osoyoos Lake. This year’s mild…
COVID-19 exposure at Penticton Indian Band facility
The offices at the Penticton Indian Band have been closed following a COVID-19 exposure. Penticton…
With more snow falling, expect conditions to worsen on roads and highways in Okanagan, Kamloops
It's definitely winter driving conditions on many roads and highways in the Thompson-Okanagan with snow…
Recent cold snap too feeble to complete icewine harvest
Last week’s cooler nighttime low temperatures failed to last long enough for Okanagan grape growers…
Penticton council meets with province to discuss supportive housing complaints
Penticton city council presented a unified voice to the provincial government ministers at a meeting…
Snow on its way for Okanagan, Kamloops
It looks like Okanagan residents will need to dust off their snow shovels today and…
Medevac flight encounters drone while landing at Kelowna International Airport
A medevac flight arriving at Kelowna International Airport had a close encounter with a drone…
iN VIDEO: Check out this amazing, unique Penticton home made of recycled timber
Penticton architect and builder Geoff Orr has built a pretty special house in the hills…
It’s chilly in Okanagan, Kamloops but it could be worse, much worse
This week’s weather in Kamloops and the Okanagan has marked a return to marginally winter…
One person injured in Penticton house fire
Penticton firefighters put out a kitchen fire at a home on Duncan Place yesterday evening.…
Penticton massage therapist accused of sexual misconduct scheduled for disciplinary hearing
A Penticton area registered massage therapist accused of multiple episodes of sexual misconduct will soon…
Penticton man avoids jail time for possessing child porn
A former Penticton man will face house arrest for a year following sentencing for possession…
First full moon of 2021 might be tough to see this week
The first full moon of 2021 and the second one of the winter season will…
South Okanagan MP Cannings to run again in next federal election
Current NDP MP for the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding, Richard Cannings, is throwing his hat…