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Penticton man could spend four years in jail for possession, distribution of child porn
PENTICTON – A Penticton man faces up to four years in prison after being found…
Flood emergencies abound in the South Okanagan, Similkameen
PENTICTON – The list of regional district emergencies in the Okanagan Similkameen continued to grow…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Spicoli is one good-looking dog. He came to the Penticton SPCA very fearful…
No shortage of spring runoff problems in the South Okanagan, Similkameen
PENTICTON – This week's above seasonal temperatures are expected to give way to cooler conditions…
Taste some local wines, take in an art show this weekend
PENTICTON – Wine tasting, the arts and the opening of a new non-profit designed to…
Osoyoos RCMP catch thief in connection to RV break-ins
OSOYOOS – Osoyoos RCMP have a man in custody following a rash of RV break-ins…
Penticton businesswoman fined $1,000 for neglecting her dogs
PENTICTON – “How we treat animals in our care and at our mercy is also…
Warm weather sparks high streamflow advisory for Southern Interior
While most of us will bask in the sunny, warm weather forecast this week in…
Possible slope instability forces evacuation of one home near Penticton
PENTICTON – An evacuation order has been issued for a home west of Penticton due…
These tiny strips could save hundreds of lives
Social service agencies in six Interior cities will be offering drug-testing strips for users. It's…
No free ‘environmental’ pass for South Okanagan governments during flood, fire season
PENTICTON – Local governments take on a lot of responsibility when natural disasters threaten communities…
Soaring gas prices hit Interior drivers were it hurts, in the wallet
It costs more to fill up your gas tank in the Southern Interior than most…
Cannabis questionnaire proves popular with Pentictonites
PENTICTON – The first step in the Penticton’s engagement program for input into municipal cannabis…
Local inmates join fight to protect South Okanagan from flooding
OLIVER – It’s all hands on deck in the South Okanagan as even inmates at…
Highway 97 closed north of Oliver for construction
OLIVER – Highway 97 has been closed in both directions for construction around 10 kilometres…
Fundraising for Canada Day fireworks in Penticton begins
PENTICTON – Plans are in the works for a dazzling display of fireworks over Okanagan…
How rising temperatures this week may impact flood risk
The weather is heating up and the threat of flooding from a sudden spring freshet…
Medical issues won’t keep hockey fraudster from being sentenced in Penticton
PENTICTON – The co-accused in a scheme that cost Penticton hockey families thousands of dollars…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – This dog came to the Vernon SPCA from a large rural property with…
Flood Evacuation Order: Sportsmens Bowl area north of Oliver
OLIVER – There are 33 properties in the rural area north of Oliver being called…
Special weather statement for Kootenay and Rogers Pass
More snow on high-elevation roads today. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the…
It’s ‘back to 2011’ for regional fire departments
PENTICTON – The regional district board of directors concluded the repeal of the district’s overriding…
Tenants fear redevelopment following sale of three motels
PENTICTON – Long-term tenants in three motels along Skaha Lake Road are worried about their…
Aircraft-based nav system could help improve commercial air service reliability at Penticton Airport
PENTICTON – With more than $6 million in airport improvements planned for Penticton Regional Airport…