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Penticton police return stolen merchandise to local business
PENTICTON – Bike Barn co-owner Will Pratt says he was pleasantly surprised to see Penticton…
RCMP on hunt for armed and dangerous Oliver shooting suspect
OLIVER – A Canada wide warrant has been issued for a man in connection with…
Crime stats up across regional district in first quarter
PENTICTON – Crime appears to be on the rise in the Okanagan Similkameen Regional District,…
UPDATE: Summerland motorcycle crash turns fatal
SUMMERLAND – The Summerland man seriously injured in a motorcycle crash last weekend has died…
RV Show, Farmers Market provide a couple of spring things to do this weekend
PENTICTON – The B.C. Interior RV Show happens this weekend at the Penticton Trade and…
UPDATE: Missing Penticton woman last seen in Vancouver located
10:47 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2017 PENTICTON – Vancouver police say the missing 29-year-old woman…
Okanagan-based documentary showcased in Canada 150 film tribute
OKANAGAN – A local filmmaker’s work is being showcased as part of the National Film…
Oliver RCMP feeling the effects of new prison
PENTICTON – The South Okanagan’s recently opened prison is starting to tax police resources in…
Mussel-sniffing dog new weapon in arsenal to prevent spread of invasive species
PENTICTON – With the spectre of invasive mussels moving ever closer to the British Columbia…
Osoyoos RCMP seeking identity of suspected thief
OSOYOOS – Osoyoos RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man suspected to…
Best friend and best medicine: Why a Penticton woman with PTSD wants her four-legged companion trained as a service dog
PENTICTON – A Penticton woman suffering from PTSD after years as a first responder says…
Strong market continues to impact regional district building permits
PENTICTON – Building activity in the regional district continues at a robust pace in the…
Man shot, Oliver neighbourhood evacuated as police hunt for armed suspect
OLIVER – RCMP are looking for a man they say shot someone in the South…
A dreary weekend ahead for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Best to keep the umbrella handy because the rain will be back this…
Penticton winery makes second application for lounge permit
PENTICTON – A Penticton winery will be given another opportunity to seek public approval after…
City staff get free hand to sell Penmar theatre assets
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton wants to recover as many tax dollars as possible…
Large layoff at Penticton modular building manufacturer
PENTICTON – A Penticton manufacturer of modular buildings suddenly laid off a large portion of…
March third-highest month for illicit drug overdose deaths in B.C.
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – People across the province continue to die at an alarming rate due to…
Beard Festival entering final week in Penticton
PENTICTON – The second annual Okanagan Beard Festival will soon come to a close with…
Bike thefts and burning propane tank highlight Summerland police calls
SUMMERLAND – Summerland RCMP have seen a rise in bicycle theft in recent days. RCMP…
Fire burns Upper Bench Road home in Keremeos
KEREMEOS – A mobile home was destroyed by fire in Keremeos on the weekend. Keremeos…
South Okanagan residents wake up in a rare fog
PENTICTON – The South Okanagan experienced a rare weather event this morning, as heavy fog…
Mudslide reported on Highway 97 in Peachland
PEACHLAND – Details are scarce, but Drive B.C. has alerted drivers about a mudslide in…
Roof replacement bill misses City of Penticton budget
PENTICTON – Repair or replacement of a leaking roof on a city building will be…