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Summerland police on the hunt for stolen furnace
SUMMERLAND – Police are warning the public to be wary of anyone trying to sell…
Sunshine and milder temperatures expected for the long weekend in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – The snow may be causing chaos now, but that’s likely short lived as…
Wintery weather contributing to vehicle collisions in Summerland
SUMMERLAND – A winter that won’t go away contributed to two motor vehicle collisions in…
Taxi company gets Penticton council’s blessing for license application
PENTICTON – A new taxi company hopes to get a license to operate in Penticton.…
Why it took so long to clear trees from Penticton airport last fall
PENTICTON – Back in October and November, airlines serving Penticton cancelled evening flights forcing passengers of…
Job fair announced for 150 anticipated new casino jobs in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton is about to see a rise in employment numbers as one of…
Osoyoos mayor surprised, but ready to deal with new policing costs
OSOYOOS – The Town of Osoyoos is experiencing growth pains following the release of today’s…
Population declines in small South Okanagan communities while Osoyoos surpasses 5,000 mark
PENTICTON – Population is on the rise in the South Okanagan, but in most cases…
Weather office getting serious about snowfall warnings
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings across many parts of the Southern Interior…
South Okanagan bighorn sheep facing new threat
PENTICTON – Bighorn sheep in the South Okanagan are facing a new threat on the…
How an Oliver man had his sexual assault conviction against a young boy tossed out
OLIVER – An Oliver man who was accused of lying about his sexual orientation under…
Impaired driver identified after burger stop
PENTICTON – A 38 year old Vaseux Lake resident faces criminal code charges for the…
Local scout groups compete in annual racing event
PENTICTON – Local scouts participated in a “racy" event this past weekend in Penticton. Assistant…
Police seek information in Okanagan Falls vineyard gas theft
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are seeking information from the public following a gas theft incident…
Penticton RCMP continue investigation into vehicle fire
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP continue to investigate a suspicious vehicle fire that took place last…
Calgary man brought back to earth after flying high on Penticton flight
PENTICTON – A Calgary man had his wings clipped following a flight to the Peach…
Gun toting granny fined for crossing the border with weapon
PENTICTON – A 64-year-old woman and her husband’s last minute decision to visit Canada proved…
Nine different delegations to make a pitch to council tomorrow
PENTICTON – Delegations will be pitching everything from proclamations to a proposed new taxi service…
Early Sunday blaze guts motorhome in Oliver
OLIVER – Oliver firefighters battled a motorhome blaze early Sunday morning. Oliver Fire Department spokesperson…
Lack of report delays sentencing hearing for woman accused of arson
'TO SAY IT'S A MATTER OF A LACK OF RESOURCES IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE' PENTICTON –…
Repeated breaches results in jail time for Penticton man
PENTICTON – A man suffering mental difficulties will remain in jail for treatment following his…
Woman guilty of break and enter after fingerprints found at scene
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was accurate at the time it was written, however the conviction…
Winter weather weekend events in Penticton and the South Okanagan
PENTICTON – With wintery weather predicted, the most welcome weekend activities will most likely have…
More money needed to attract regional district managers
PENTICTON – The regional district isn’t competitive when it comes to paying managerial salaries, which…