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UPDATE: Human-caused wildfire near Naramata contained
PENTICTON – The local fire chief says crews were lucky they knocked down a wildfire…
Penticton police putting dent in some crime stats
PENTICTON – RCMP appear to be making big strides in tackling crime in the city,…
Three men charged after early morning beating in Penticton
PENTICTON – A fight early Saturday morning in Penticton left a man bruised and bloodied.…
Additional time added to Sunday transit service in Penticton
PENTICTON – Improvements to a Penticton bus route will improve transit riders’ ability to get…
Extra maintenance needed to keep Penticton streets clean this summer
PENTICTON – A lack of rain has not helped in the efforts to keep the…
Two youth face charges after mob of teens swarm Penticton police
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP had their hands full after a crowd of teenagers became unruly…
Penticton residents to make a pitch for increased fire protection on area trails
PENTICTON – The threat of wildfire is prompting a Penticton neighbourhood to approach city council…
Judge decries role as ‘mental health worker’ in sentencing teen arsonist
PENTICTON – Judges routinely cite the need to denounce crime and criminals, but today a Penticton…
Warm and dry in the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – After some rain and cool temperatures on the weekend — and a very…
Smoky skies bulletin is back for the B.C. Interior
After rescinding the smoky skies advisory due to a change in the weather on the…
Police warn of phone calls asking for funds for charity
Police in the Southern Interior are warning the public about a telephone scam making the…
Looking for a forever home; South Okanagan/Similkameen Branch SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Keeno, animal identification number 424981, is classified as a hidden gem and the…
Evacuation alert for properties between Sitkum Creek and Crescent Bay
CASTLEGAR – More evacuation alerts issued yesterday, Aug. 12, because of a 70-hectare wildfire near…
How air quality affects wildfire evacuees returning home
VICTORIA – A result of the wildfires in British Columbia is tens of thousands of…
The air quality index explained
With more than 100 wildfires burning across the province, residents are getting used to –…
Penticton RCMP seek the public’s help with the Valley First Credit Union robbery
PENTICTON – Police in Penticton are investigating the robbery of the Valley Frist Credit Union on…
Roadside shoulder mowing on hold until rain returns
Extremely dry conditions throughout the Thompson-Okanagan has left highway maintenance contractors and the province with…
Nominations open for Penticton annual business awards
PENTICTON – Penticton’s annual business awards ceremony returns in October. The Penticton Wine Country Chamber…
Interior Health closing Oliver hospital emergency department Sunday afternoon
OSOYOOS – A doctor shortage is resulting in a closure at South Okanagan General Hospital.…
Penticton’s Jubilee Motel to change hands
PENTICTON – Another Penticton motel is changing hands. The Western Investor reported Aug. 10 the…
From Peach Festival to Perseids watching, there’s lots of action in Penticton and the South Okanagan this weekend
PENTICTON – Penticton Peach Festival continues this weekend, but there’s lots more to do in…
Okanagan grape harvest on track for a good year
PENTICTON – Extreme weather this spring and summer doesn’t appear to be impacting the Okanagan’s…
Donation to child development centre by Chicago Blackhawks Duncan Keith
PENTICTON – Penticton’s hockey hero is making a donation to improve lives of Penticton’s children.…
Regional district playing catch-up as flood clean up continues
PENTICTON – Clean up from this year’s flood prevention efforts is well underway in the…