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Signed Vancouver Canucks jerseys stolen from Penticton’s B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame
The South Okanagan Crime Stoppers are looking for two suspects who stole hockey memorabilia from…
Home lost in Penticton wildfire belonged to Alberta ministers with checkered past
The owners of the only home to burn in the Christie Mountain wildfire have been…
Man accused in violent Penticton home invasion released on bail
A man accused of being involved in a Penticton home invasion last fall, in which…
UPDATE: Christie Mountain wildfire evacuees going home
Everyone evacuated from Heritage Hills by the Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton can now return…
Pop-up piano project set to launch in Penticton
Penticton’s pop-up piano initiative is set to launch tomorrow. The Downtown Penticton Association is partnering…
No growth on the Christie Mountain wildfire overnight
B.C. Wildfire Service is reporting minimal growth on the Christie Mountain wildfire since yesterday. The…
More than 60 B.C. communities came to Penticton’s aid last Friday
A grateful Penticton is saying so long as fire departments from all over the province…
Interior Health returning patients, care home residents to Penticton
More people are returning to Penticton as the threat of the Christie Mountain wildfire fades.…
Christie Mountain wildfire evacuees could be home this week
Plans are in the works to get the people evacuated by the Christie Mountain wildfire…
Penticton woman facing charges after pulling airsoft handgun on police
A Penticton woman was arrested almost a week ago after she pointed an airsoft handgun…
Evacuation alert for Penticton residents threatened by Christie Mountain wildfire rescinded
Penticton residents under evacuation alert can breathe a sigh of relief today. Effective at 10:30…
Minimal growth on Christie Mountain wildfire on weekend; work underway to get evacuees home
The cooler weather on Sunday was a big help for crews battling the Christie Mountain…
Okanagan should get plenty of sun this week without the oppressive heat
The Okanagan can expect a mostly sunny and seasonal week of temperatures after some potential…
Conservation Officer Service sees increase in rattlesnake calls due to hot weather
With the recent scorching weather, the Conservation Officer Service is warning about an increase in…
Conservation Officers helping out with Christie Mountain wildfire
Conservation Officers are helping out firefighters at the Christie Mountain Wildfire located south of Penticton…
West Kelowna U-Haul offers free storage for Christie Mountain wildfire victims
U-Haul is offering free storage for any evacuees from the Christie Mountain wildfire. The storage…
Visiting firefighters return home after calmer winds on Christie Mountain wildfire
Penticton firefighters will continue structure protection efforts today, Aug. 22, but after calmer than expected…
iN PHOTOS: Penticton residents showcase shots of early morning Christie Mountain wildfire
With less winds, South Okanagan residents are breathing a sigh relief, capturing images of the…
Penticton business supporting evacuees, firefighters with discounts and free meals
Penticton businesses are showing their support in the form of food for firefighters and evacuees.…
Winds have peaked in Penticton, expected to taper off soon: Environment Canada
An Environment Canada meteorologist says the southern winds blowing northward in Penticton should taper off…
How firefighters are trying to protect Penticton homes against looming Christie Mountain fire
It's a hot, windy afternoon on Evergreen Drive, but that isn’t stopping a team of…
Interior Health urges South Okanagan residents to have evacuation plan
Interior Health is asking residents to build an emergency plan in the event of an…
UPDATE: Embers biggest concern for firefighters in upper east side of Penticton
Penticton's fire chief says the biggest concern for firefighters in the upper east side of…
Penticton residents can do nothing but watch and wait while firefighters prepare
Penticton residents on the city’s southern fringe are spending an anxious day waiting as gusty…