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Penticton Mountie injured checking on passed out driver who had sawed-off shotgun in lap
A Penticton Mountie was injured after officers woke a passed out driver who had a…
B.C. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip undergoing kidney transplant
President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, is undergoing kidney…
More snow on the way for Okanagan, Kamloops
A changing weather pattern this evening is going to bring snow to valley bottoms in…
Penticton city council approves covenant to preserve Riordan House
Penticton city council approved a covenant to preserve the heritage aspects of Riordan House today.…
Penticton crime rate fell last year, but remains too high for city’s top cop
Falling property crime is likely behind the drop in Penticton's crime rate in the last…
Long-serving Penticton politician Jake Kimberley steps down for health reasons
Penticton councillor and former mayor Jake Kimberley has announced his resignation from council. The long-serving…
iN VIDEO: Single case of COVID-19 at Penticton Indian Band grows to 12
A single case of COVID-19 five days ago has grown to 12 infections as of…
Penticton outdoor adventure company offers programs with COVID-19 safety in mind
A Penticton adventure company is working with health authorities to put together programs aimed at…
South Okanagan immigration group launches racism survey
A South Okanagan multicultural society has launched a survey to help provide a snapshot of…
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…