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Smoky skies in Okanagan, Kamloops expected to worsen over the weekend
Okanagan and Kamloops residents could face worsening smoke conditions over the next few days thanks…
Penticton Mountie publishes first children’s book in series about RCMP Musical Ride horse
After telling stories about Harry the Musical Ride horse to her daughter, Penticton RCMP officer…
Penticton theatre group looking for new ways to act out
What can a community based theatre company do when a pandemic prevents them from having…
B.C. Wildfire Service providing air support in Washington wildfire
The B.C. Wildfire Service is assisting its American counterparts as they try to tame a…
Wildfire smoke expected to clear from Okanagan valley by weekend
It appears the Okanagan will continue to experience wildfire smoke generated from numerous wildfires burning…
iN VIDEO: Hundreds of homes burn as deadly wildfires ravage the Pacific Northwest
The raging wildfires south of the U.S.-Canada border in the Pacific Northwest have destroyed hundreds…
Three Okanagan students receive prestigious scholarships
Three Okanagan students made national headlines recently after being selected to receive a $100,000 Schulich…
Crown seeking two years in jail for Penticton child porn case
A Penticton man faces up to two years in jail for possession of child pornography…
Penticton search crews answer flurry of calls over long weekend
Volunteers with Penticton search and rescue were kept busy over the Labour Day long weekend…
U.S. wildfires the reason for the smoke in Okanagan
Fires burning south of the Canadian border are causing smoky skies in the Okanagan region.…
Hot weather expected in the Okanagan this week
If you enjoyed the past weekend’s hot and sunny weather, get ready to enjoy more…
‘The main word is cold’: Farmers’ Almanac predicts chilly winter in Kamloops, Okanagan
Get out and enjoy the last long weekend of summer because before you know it,…
The ‘white stilts’ of Okanagan Lake
PENTICTON – They are an interesting oddity, and a piece of the landscape that becomes…
Mule deer and bighorn sheep benefit from wildfires
Residents near Penticton could start seeing more thriving wildlife in the area after the Christie…
New markets provide renewed relevance for home-grown codling moth program
As hard times hit the Okanagan apple industry, the Okanagan based program that battles one…
Codling moth drone program delayed by COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has helped delay a new drone program being implemented by the Sterile…
Wildly popular Bob Ross exhibit has been ‘incredible gift’ to Penticton’s art gallery
Penticton Art Gallery curator Paul Crawford says the wildly popular Bob Ross exhibit turned out…
An Okanagan treasure hunt strike your fancy? There’s actually gold in them hills
PENTICTON – A tale of nearly $1 million of lost gold continues to pique the…
Strong South Okanagan real estate market reflected in rising prices
South Okanagan realtors are seeing some new trends driving the estate market as it continues…
Restriction order removed for Skaha Bluffs climbing area near Christie Mountain wildfire
The B.C. Wildfire Service is rescinding an area restriction order that was put in place…
B.C. insurers saving money during pandemic, fewer accidents
With fewer car accidents in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, insurance companies are saving money,…
Penticton tourist arrested for allegedly confining his girlfriend in motel
Penticton RCMP have made an arrest in connection with an alleged assault and forcible confinement.…
iN PHOTOS: Horseshoe sculptor adds to display at Penticton Regional Hospital
A South Okanagan sculptor known for his metalwork creations made of used horseshoes recently added…
Smoke can be seen from Christie Mountain wildfire thanks to weather conditions
B.C. Wildfire Service crews continue to douse hotspots as work on the Christie Mountain wildfire…