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Similkameen wildfire likely human-caused
CAWSTON – Fire crews have the upper hand on a wildfire burning east of Cawston…
Why not everyone is so cozy with Airbnb rentals
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With its lakes, wineries and attractions, of course homeowners in the B.C. Southern…
Burn pile sparks grass fire in Penticton
PENTICTON – Firefighters managed to stop a grassfire in Penticton from spreading to nearby structures…
Main Street building damaged by fire in Penticton prepares to welcome back tenants
PENTICTON – The owner of a building damaged by fire in downtown Penticton last year…
10 local Airbnb rentals that will make you dream of a staycation
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – From luxury condos on the lake to ‘glamping’ in a teepee, the Southern…
Fortis B.C. substation near Oliver targeted by vandals
OLIVER – Someone has twice vandalized a Fortis B.C. substation near Oliver in the last…
Food Film Fest finds its way to the Okanagan
PENTICTON – Food and film lovers will want to be in Osoyoos next month. Devour!…
Weekend could kick off with new temperature records across the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – If sitting back and enjoying a cold drink on the patio is your…
Regional district continues to focus on trail improvements, acquisitions
PENTICTON – Trail improvements will continue this year as the regional district focuses on trail…
Final contract announced for Penticton hospital patient care tower
PENTICTON – Another milestone in the advancement of Penticton’s hospital patient care tower with the…
Weather records could fall in Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – With temperatures already in the mid-teens today, there is a good chance high…
Suspicious fire under Penticton bridge likely started with incendiary device, RCMP
PENTICTON – An explosion and fire under a bridge in Penticton last night has been…
Rattlesnakes out early this spring in Southern Interior
KAMLOOPS – Rattlesnakes are out a early in the Thompson-Okanagan this year thanks to the…
School board decides to close Osoyoos Secondary School
RCMP ESCORT SCHOOL TRUSTEES FROM MEETING OSOYOOS – People were yelling and screaming at trustees…
Penticton property declared a nuisance
PENTICTON – A vacant building plaguing the city for more than eight years could finally…
Coroner says Boonstock death caused by overdose
PENTICTON – The cause of death of the woman who died at the first and…
City supports Fraternal Order of Eagles application to license Penticton patio
PENTICTON – Patrons of the Fraternal Order of Eagles may soon be able to enjoy…
Help identify man caught on video breaking into Osoyoos business
OSOYOOS – The public is being asked to help identify a suspicious male who broke…
Penticton pool staff honoured for January rescue
PENTICTON – Lifeguards who used CPR and an automated external defibrillator to save a woman…
Christmas office closures on Okanagan-Similkameen agenda
PENTICTON – It may seem a bit odd to be talking about Christmas holidays just…
Few fears Similkameen fuel spill will be a health issue south of the border
PENTICTON – The onset of spring freshet may be preventing effects of a diesel spill…
City and Penticton Lakeside Resort come to terms over hydro bill
PENTICTON – A dispute over money owed to the city for electricity as a result…
Marathon meeting ends with Munson Mountain approved as new home of Penticton BMX track
PENTICTON – Noise dust, lighting, toxic sprays and aesthetics are just some of the reasons…
Young hockey players watch parents brawl in stands at Okanagan hockey tournament
OSOYOOS – RCMP say alcohol fuelled an all-out brawl between parents watching their 10-year-old kids…