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Crews doing ‘pretty darn good’ on South Okanagan wildfires: fire information officer
The two out-of-control fires under the management of the BC Wildfire Service Okanagan complex are…
Warmer, dryer winds expected to lead to growth, visible smoke from wildfires in South Okanagan
BC Wildfire Service crews continued to focus extra attention on the northern tip of the…
New Kamloops Blazers associate coach is Penticton’s Mark Holick
Mark Holick has been named as the new associate coach of the Kamloops Blazers. “I…
Physician shortage forces closure of Summerland after-hours clinic
Summerland residents are losing their after-hours healthcare clinic at the end of the month. “The…
Young people working for Coyote Cruises on Penticton channel victims of racial slurs from floaters
Many of the staff at Coyote Cruises in Penticton are teenagers from the Penticton Indian…
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…
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…