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Drought forces province to close recreational fishing in many Okanagan streams
Bad news for anglers in the Okanagan – recreational fishing in some streams has immediately gone…
Crews battling Thomas Creek wildfire south of Penticton see light at the end of the tunnel
B.C. Wildfire crews are making such progress on the Thomas Creek wildfire between Penticton and…
Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad approaching end of the line
All aboard! Final call for any passengers boarding the Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad. “I just…
Single vehicle crash slows traffic in Penticton
A Ford Escort crashed along Westminster Avenue in Penticton this afternoon. It came to a…
Nk’Mip Creek wildfire drawing lion’s share of resources in Okanagan complex
Among the three fires active within Okanagan complex, the Nk’Mip Creek wildfire between Oliver and…
‘Great honour’: Mexican firefighters helping to battle South Okanagan wildfires
Mexican firefighters assisting with the wildfire response in the South Okanagan are grateful to be…
Few Americans spotted crossing into Osoyoos on 1st day of land border reopening
The reopening of the US border means Americans are allowed again into Canada, but southern…
Weekend rain offers short-lived reprieve for wildfire crews in South Okanagan
Sunday’s heavy rainfall offered some relief for emergency crews battling South Okanagan blazes, but it…
Verdict delayed in feud between Summerland brothers neighbouring mushroom farm
Two Summerland brothers have to wait a little longer to find out if the stink…
Firefighters from Mexico taking break after battling South Okanagan wildfire
Nearly 100 firefighters from Mexico are taking a well-deserved rest after batting a large wildfire…
Cyber security ‘has to be a part of our DNA’ after attack on RDOS last summer
Last year’s cyber attack on the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen's online network showed staffers what…
B.C. Wildfire crews successfully fight wildfire burning near Okanagan Falls with fire
B.C. Wildfire Service firefighters took advantage of favourable winds yesterday and were able to burn…
Crews fighting fire with fire on South Okanagan blaze
The plume of smoke that can be seen southwest of Penticton today is part of…
Off-duty RCMP officer involved in fatal watercraft collision near Summerland
One man is dead after two personal watercraft collided in Okanagan Lake this morning. Shortly…
Penticton rallies around ice cream shop owner after violent robbery
Knowing that Ogo’s Ice Cream was planning to reopen this morning, owner Sharon Brown and…
Alleged Penticton liquor store spitter identified, charged with assault, mischief
The woman who allegedly spit on a Penticton liquor store employee last November will be…
Locals step up to re-enforce security at Ogo’s Ice Cream after violent robbery
A trio of local businesses have beefed up security at a downtown ice cream parlour…
Firefighters focus on north side of wildfire near Osoyoos, Oliver with increased fire activity
Firefighters are focusing their efforts on the northern side of a wildfire burning to the…
Peach Fest committee pulls together mini celebration amid challenging year
It may have seemed like lousy growing conditions earlier in the year, but the team…
Police investigating violent robbery at Penticton ice cream shop
A violent robbery this morning at Ogo’s Ice Cream Shop left the elderly female owner…
Hundreds of fire evacuees allowed to return home near Anarchist Mountain
Evacuation orders have been rescinded for hundreds of South Okanagan homeowners. The Nk’Mip Creek wildfire,…
Psychological drama filming in the South Okanagan
A new Indie feature film will be shooting in Penticton, Summerland, Keremeos and Osoyoos this…
Nk’Mip wildfire mapped at 16K hectares
The Nk'Mip wildfire north of Osoyoos has covered an estimated 16,000 hectares according to a…