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Streamflow advisory issued: Minor flooding possible as Interior temperatures climb
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A high streamflow advisory has be issued for several tributary river systems in…
UBC Okanagan announces development of pot breathalyzer on 4/20
OKANAGAN – A new tool will help marijuana users and police monitor level of consumption,…
Impaired driver apprehended after flight from Penticton police
PENTICTON – Actions of a concerned citizen helped Penticton RCMP get their man, but also…
Penticton soda company wins spot on Dragons’ Den
PENTICTON – A local entrepreneur has made a successful pitch to the television show Dragons'…
Penticton duplex proposal fails to garner council support
PENTICTON – A zoning amendment for two properties on Cambie Place which would have allowed…
UPDATE: As temperatures rise, more records fall in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Another day, another round of high temperature records set in the Okanagan. Environment…
Penticton motorists urged to slow down and pay attention after rash of collisions
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are asking motorists to be aware, and take care, after a…
Music of Motown coming to Peachfest 2016
PENTICTON – Penticton’s Peachfest will feature the sounds of Motown during the final night of…
Wine delivery truck flipped in Penticton crash
PENTICTON – Wine is flowing down the street following a collision between a delivery truck…
Dozens of weather records broken in B.C.
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Nearly 50 communities set new high temperature records in B.C. yesterday, including more…
Meth-fueled incident at Cherry Lane Mall results in jail term
PENTICTON – A Penticton man described as experiencing a “methamphetamine-induced psychosis” during an incident at…
UPDATE: New high temperature records set in the Okanagan today
OKANAGAN – Okanagan communities have already set a new high temperature record for today. Environment…
Councillor’s notice of motion seeks new format for council’s public meetings
PENTICTON – A Penticton city councillor would like city staff to see if there are…
UPDATE: Victim identified in Summerland ATV crash and possible drowning; search suspended
SUMMERLAND – A man thrown from an ATV into a Summerland area creek on the…
Spring heat set to break records in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Summer-like weather will continue in the Okanagan and could result in several new…
Penticton Chamber of Commerce elects new president
PENTICTON – The Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce board of directors has a…
South Okanagan residents reminded to look after fruit trees
PENTICTON – The regional district has beefed up its bylaws protecting the commercial tree fruit…
Early start to South Okanagan and Similkameen mosquito control program
PENTICTON – Early spring conditions in the South Okanagan and Similkameen this year have resulted…
Penticton Farmers Market starting two weeks early this year
PENTICTON – Local growers have produce such as spring kale, lettuce and eggs, and they are…
Tools targeted in Naramata theft spree
NARAMATA – Several Naramata residents were targeted in a crime spree this week. RCMP say…
UPDATE: Princeton cat perched on power pole rescued by Twitter and B.C. Hydro
PRINCETON – A social network campaign played a role in the rescue of a stubborn…
Heat and sun to descend on the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Temperatures in the 20s and lots of sunshine are on the way for…
Penticton restaurant reworks menu, comes up with community clean up idea
PENTICTON – A Penticton restaurant looking at new culinary feature ideas has expanded their menu…
Contributions needed to make this year’s Canada Day fireworks spectacular
PENTICTON – Plans for the Canada Day fireworks are in the works for Penticton, but…