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Pndec2022
Want to buy a B.C. hot spring?
If anyone’s interested in owning a hot springs resort, there’s one for sale in the…
‘Absolutely no hockey’ at Penticton’s outdoor hockey rink
It’s easy to mistake the public skating surface in downtown Penticton for a hockey rink…
Penticton’s new mayor to focus on crime, housing in 2023
Julius Bloomfield, who started 2022 as a Penticton city councillor, will be heading into 2023…
iN TRAFFIC: Quiet morning for travellers in the Interior
There don’t appear to be any major issues on the roads in the Interior to…
14 homicides, suspicious deaths in Kamloops, Okanagan in 2022
More people were killed in homicides or suspicious circumstances this year in Kamloops and the…
New survey shows how tipping in British Columbia compares to the rest of Canada
British Columbians’ tipping habits have been compared to the rest of Canada. People across the…
Giant ice chunks take over beach along the Fraser River
A phenomenal effect from December’s bitter cold spell has unfolded along the Fraser River, where…
iN TRAFFIC: Snowfall warning for the Coquihalla
There was a snowfall warning in effect for the Coquihalla earlier today, Dec. 31. “The…
iN TRAFFIC: Snowy morning but no issues on Interior highways
Many Interior highways are covered in snow today but there are no major issues so…
iN TRAFFIC: Fog advisory for the Coquihalla and Interior has been lifted
Fog advisories have been lifted in the Interior this morning, Dec. 29. They were in…
Now’s the time to clear those storm drains in Kamloops, Okanagan
Residents can help reduce the risk of flooding and puddles by keeping catch basins in…
Blind and deaf stray dog finds forever home in Penticton
A stray dog who is blind and deaf found a forever home last week with…
Summerland staffer lost six-figure job over patio permit drama, now he’s suing
A former District of Summerland employee is suing for wrongful termination. Maarten Stam was earning…
Wishing our readers a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Thank you to each and every iNFOnews reader – you make it possible for us…
iN TRAFFIC: British Columbians are getting winter storms for Christmas
Winter storm warnings still in effect for much of Southern B.C. and travel is not…
Penticton massage therapist ordered to pay $100,000 for sexual misconduct
CONTENT ADVISORY A former Penticton massage therapist is on the hook for more than $100,000…
Another South Okanagan emergency room will be closed Christmas Eve
The emergency department in Oliver will be closed throughout the night on Christmas Eve and…
Penticton’s lake-to-lake cycling path to stay the course
Penticton’s lake-to-lake bike route looks like it will be making it to the finish line…
Staff shortages closing Keremeos ER on Christmas Eve
The Keremeos emergency department will be close all day on Christmas Eve. An Interior Health…
iN TRAFFIC: Coquihalla has reopened between Hope and Merritt, snowfall warnings are in effect throughout B.C.
The Coquihalla has been cleared and reopened between Merritt and Hope after multiple vehicle incidents.…
Man stabbed in downtown Penticton dies from injuries
A 61-year-old man stabbed while sitting in his vehicle in downtown Penticton has died from…
Phone lines are down at the City of Penticton
All the phone lines to the City of Penticton aren't working today. The City is…
iN TRAFFIC: Brace for another extremely cold day in the Interior
Environment Canada is warning many British Columbians of another bitterly cold day. Extreme cold warnings…
How to celebrate winter solstice at Penticton’s Pen Henge
The official start to winter is today and while marking the winter solstice is a…