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Prolific Penticton offender pleads guilty to theft charges
PENTICTON – A man described by a Penticton judge as having "reached a fork in…
iN VIDEO: More convenient detour around Highway 97 rockslide
PENTICTON – Traffic began flowing on the Callan Road detour around a slide site on…
Cold and snow in store for Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – There’s snow and more cold weather in the Okanagan forecast this week before…
Penticton hires another new chief administrative officer
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton has found a new chief administrative officer. Donny van…
Fatal Penticton house fire deemed suspicious
PENTICTON – An early morning house fire in Penticton yesterday that resulted in the death…
Highway 97 detour opening Monday, ministry
SUMMERLAND – Officials say a detour to avoid the Highway 97 rockslide will be open…
UPDATE: Neighbour recalls events of Penticton house fire
PENTICTON — Fire crews responded to a structure fire near the corner of Huth Avenue…
Directors wants assurances agriculture rights are protected in South Okanagan park
PENTICTON – When local politicians had to chance to get the latest on the proposed…
One person killed in South Okanagan highway crash
OSOYOOS – A two-vehicle collision in the South Okanagan has resulted in a single fatality.…
Winery events with Valentine’s Day in mind highlight weekend list of things to do
PENTICTON – With snow and cold weather in the forecast, this weekend is made to…
Alternate route on west side of Okanagan Lake around Highway 97 rockslide now open
SUMMERLAND – While drilling and scaling continues on a rockslide that has shut down Highway…
ERT called to arrest Oliver man for assault and uttering threats
OLIVER – The Emergency Response Team was called in to help Oliver RCMP arrest a…
Sport School Hockey League championships return to Penticton for 5th year
PENTICTON – The Canadian Sport School Hockey League championships are returning to Penticton and area…
Improvements at Penticton airport to make flights more reliable
PENTICTON – With a bit of luck, passengers using Penticton Regional Airport will see fewer…
Detour planned around Highway 97 slide area could take 4-5 days
PENTICTON – With no timeline for reopening of Highway 97 north of Summerland, the Ministry…
Cold weather to continue this weekend in the Okanagan
It’s turning out to be a cold February in the Okanagan. Environment Canada meteorologist Alyssa…
Snowbirds returning to Penticton Peachfest for a single show
PENTICTON – The Snowbirds are returning to Penticton for a single show in 2019. The…
UPDATE: Stretch of Highway 97 between Peachland and Summerland remains closed today
SUMMERLAND – Okanagan commuters will not see Highway 97 re-opening to traffic today. Attempts to…
Safety before convenience: Highway 97 closure in South Okanagan means long detours
SUMMERLAND – It's all about safety with respect to re-routing traffic around the section of…
Penticton council gets a glimpse of South Okanagan transit future
PENTICTON – The near future of transit in Penticton was revealed to city councillors today.…
Unique geology could mean future rockslides along section of Highway 97 in Okanagan
PENTICTON – A $54 million highway widening project north of Summerland seems to have opened…
Regional district board support sought for Nickel Plate park expansion
PENTICTON – A delegation coming before the regional board this week is seeking support to…
Firefighters battle cold temperatures in Keremeos blaze
PENTICTON – Keremeos firefighters had their freezing hands full this morning after being called to…
Okanagan starts the week in a deep freeze
OKANAGAN – It’s time to dig out the parka this week as Okanagan residents experience…