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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…
Winter weather goes from ‘weird’ to ‘wishy-washy’
Kamloops and Okanagan cities are going to see some snow this week, but the final…
Two women rescued near Penticton thanks to good cell phone coverage
In two separate instances on Saturday, Penticton Search and Rescue were able to rescue two…
Shrinking Okanagan-area lake turning heads
A solution for how to slow down the high rate of siltation currently choking Vaseux …
Coyotes in southern Interior getting early start on mating season thanks to mild weather
A recent rash social media reports about coyote encounters in the Thompson-Okanagan may be related…
Penticton bird photographer has work published in American nature magazine
A Penticton nature photographer says she is thrilled after placing in the top 100 in…
Man arrested following ‘indecent acts’ complaint near Penticton schools
A man was arrested following several reports of indecent acts being committed near area schools.…
Program aims to improve bee health in the province
A program delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia designed to improve bee…
Local skiers are a silver lining in a drastically restricted COVID-19 ski season
The Thompson-Okanagan’s big ski resorts knew they would have a tough time of it this…
Trailside exhibition brings local art to Slocan Valley rail trails
A small southern British Columbia arts council has come up with a novel way to…
Okanagan growers poised for icewine harvest
Okanagan icewine makers are anxiously watching the thermometer this week as Environment Canada is forecasting…
2020 most lucrative year on record for Okanagan movie industry
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, movie-making in the Okanagan pulled in more cash in 2020 than…
Long-term care home outbreaks in Kelowna, Penticton declared over
The COVID-19 outbreaks at Village by the Station in Penticton and Mountainview Village in Kelowna…
Coldest temperatures this winter on the way to Kamloops, Okanagan
Time to find your toque with the coldest temperatures so far this winter arriving in Kamloops…
Vandals damage numerous Penticton bus shelters
Penticton RCMP are investigating a rash of vandalism directed at bus shelters throughout the city.…
Penticton RCMP arrest suspect following break-in
RCMP have a suspect in custody following a break and enter at the Penticton Herald…