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Penticton woman sentenced to year in jail for killing boyfriend with injection of morphine
A young Penticton woman will spend a year behind bars for manslaughter after injecting her…
B.C.’s police watchdog investigating serious injury in Penticton RCMP cells
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating a Penticton incident that left one man injured. Penticton RCMP…
Blustery day in Okanagan and Kamloops as weather front moves in
You might want to batten down the hatches today as strong, gusty winds kick up…
Tips from the public help Penticton RCMP identify arson suspect
Penticton RCMP have arrested a suspect in connection with a recent arson in the city.…
Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad wins Tripadvisor travellers’ choice award
An Osoyoos tourist attraction is the latest Okanagan business to garner the attention of Tripadvisor.…
Extras needed for feature film being shot in Penticton
If you’ve ever wanted to be in the movies, this may be your big chance.…
Cue the fall weather: First week of autumn includes rain in the B.C. Interior
The official arrival of autumn lines up with some wet weather about to inundate the…
Oliver councillor named B.C. Liberal candidate in Boundary-Similkameen
The B.C. Liberals have announced a candidate for the riding of Boundary-Similkameen. Presently serving on…
Apple grower offers U-pick in response to scarce farm labour
Osoyoos apple grower Jack Relvas is getting creative this year as COVID-19 creates a shortage…
Boundary-Similkameen Liberal MLA Linda Larson says no to another term
With the sudden provincial election call today, the B.C. Liberal party finds itself without a…
Work to restore regional district computer network continues after ransomware attack
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen continues work to restore their computer network following a…
It’s going feel like fall this week in the Okanagan
Okanagan residents can expect a fall-like change to the weather this week as smoky conditions…
Time ticking on effort to buy ecologically valuable lakeshore property on Skaha Lake
A community-based, ad hoc committee is working to build a case for the purchase of…
Crown asking for three years in Penticton manslaughter case
A Penticton woman awaits her fate as she faces sentencing on a charge of manslaughter…
Penticton receives $2.9M from province for childcare facility
More than 100 new childcare spaces are coming to Penticton thanks to $2.9 million in grant…
Physical distancing protocols expose shortcomings at Penticton courthouse
The courthouse in Penticton is having trouble handling crowds in the public gallery thanks to…
Motorized boating downplayed in Skaha Park concepts
More public consultation is the next step for the City of Penticton as work continues…
Repeat Penticton offender back behind bars after multiple offences
A repeat offender is behind bars following several altercations with Penticton RCMP and the public.…
Showers, cooler temperatures on weekend expected to reduce smoke levels in Okanagan
It’s supposed to be sunny in the Okanagan today, but with air quality meteorologists calling…
Vet clinic has advice on keeping pets safe when the air quality is poor
A South Okanagan veterinary clinic has some tips for residents to help keep their pets…
Alberta contractor fined for violations at Osoyoos worksite
An Alberta masonry company was recently handed a fine by Worksafe B.C. for failing to…
Penticton to expand metered parking downtown
It's going to cost you more to park in Penticton's downtown now that city council…
Firefighter gets a free truck after his was stolen during battle against Christie Mountain fire
A Kelowna firefighter, who had his truck stolen while battling the Christie Mountain fire, now…
Summerland Mayor Toni Boot to run for B.C. NDP in Penticton
The NDP have selected a candidate to run in the Penticton riding in the next…