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Penticton city council agrees to booze on some parts of the beach
The prospect of public consumption of alcohol on Penticton beaches proved too revolutionary for some…
Anti-racism demonstration planned for Penticton
A Penticton resident hopes to build education and awareness about racism with a Black, Indigenous…
Penticton Search and Rescue evacuate injured ATVer near Summerland
Penticton Search and Rescue members were called to assist a man who suffered injuries in…
After a rainy May, this isn’t the start to June Kamloops was hoping for
There isn't much in this week's Kamloops forecast to put one in a summer mood…
Okanagan forecast will keep us dreaming of summer
There’s not much in the way of sunny, warm weather to inspire thoughts of summer…
Penticton to hold virtual Canada Day event
The City of Penticton is taking this year’s Canada Day celebrations online. COVID-19 pandemic restrictions…
Province’s search and rescue teams see second spike in calls during May
For a second time this month, B.C. search and rescue groups are seeing a spike…
If you thought May was rainy in Kamloops and the Okanagan, get ready for June
It seems our collective memories are short when it comes to spring time rain in…
Having a beer on the beach in Penticton could be legal next week
Residents and visitors could be enjoying their favourite alcoholic beverage on an Okanagan Lake city…
Why this road along Vaseux Lake was a popular spot for early photographs
The Vaseux Lake bluffs provided lots of camera fodder for pioneer motorists. The large outcropping…
Okanagan Lake about to reach full pool with May rain
Valley lakes are filling up as a result of frequent precipitation in May. The Central…
Heat wave in Okanagan this weekend will be short-lived
The Okanagan can expect a brief taste of mid-summer heat with the mercury rising to…
Penticton artist selling adorable wildlife-themed face masks
Stephanie Perry has always drawn inspiration for her art from the landscape. Perry loves the…
This Princeton-grown beef is some of the rarest, most-prized in the world
There’s a cattle ranch in Princeton that’s producing some of the tastiest beef you’ll find…
Penticton Farmers’ Market reopens on Saturday
It’s official. The Penticton Farmers' Market will be back in business for the 2020 season…
Entrepreneur working to bring a drive-in theatre to Grand Forks
The COVID-19 pandemic is making some old things new again, as a Grand Forks entrepreneur…
Unique West Kootenay all-season resort proposal breaks from tradition
First steps in the development of a unique mountain resort that blends the convenience of…
Private campgrounds getting ready for operating in a COVID-19 world
As British Columbia’s provincial parks make plans to open to the public on June 1,…
B.C. conservation officers move from education to enforcement to keep bears alive
As bear sightings rise in the province, B.C. conservation officers are conducting bear attractant patrols…
Penticton Farmers’ Market could open this weekend
The Penticton Farmers' Market could open for the season as early as this weekend. Market…
Temperatures rising this week in Okanagan, could hit 30 C by Friday
The Okanagan will have to endure at least one more day of showers before an…
Low-waste concept store arrives in Penticton
It may not be the greatest time to open a new store — during the…
Penticton Search and Rescue uses helicopter to rescue injured mountain biker
Penticton Search and Rescue crews rescued an injured mountain biker in the Three Blind Mice…
WildSafeBC calls on Penticton to keep mother bear and her five cubs safe
WildSafeBC is asking people in Penticton be be bear aware after a sow and five…