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Southern Interior winters are often grey, but fog?
The Southern Interior has seen a number of unusual winter weather patterns so far in…
Penticton woman faces sentencing in $65,000 fraud
PENTICTON – A Penticton bookkeeper who ripped off her employer for more than a year…
Man sentenced to one day in jail for drunken behaviour in Summerland
PENTICTON – A former Penticton man, once referred to as “incorrigible” by a Penticton judge…
Environment Canada warning of near zero visibility on some Interior highways due to fog
Drivers are being warned of foggy conditions and near zero visibility on parts of the…
City of Penticton parted ways with seven staffers in late 2017
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton parted ways with a number of staff in the…
Local athletes looking for gold at Winter Olympics in South Korea
There will be a handful of athletes from the Thompson-Okanagan competing in the 2018 PyeongChang…
Firefighters battle heat, snow and cold in fatal South Okanagan blaze
OKANAGAN FALLS – Firefighters spent several hours battling a modular home fire in Okanagan Falls…
Union blames low pay for high turnover of guards at provincial prisons
The province’s jails are facing some challenges when it comes to recruiting and maintaining staff…
Interest in local hotel and motel real estate continues
OKANAGAN FALLS – Another South Okanagan hotel is on the sale block. The Okanagan Falls…
City renting former Penticton Auto Sales building to engage public
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton is renting a former car dealership to provide maximum opportunity…
Penticton hospital tower fundraiser closer to goal with $1 million donation
PENTICTON – An estate donation from a Penticton couple has put the South Okanagan Similkameen…
North Okanagan RCMP member contributes to success of Winter Classic hockey tournament at Apex
PENTICTON – A hockey tournament based out of Penticton’s Apex Resort was recently held successfully…
Police converge on Penticton motel, four charged with weapons and theft offences
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP seized guns and ammunition following a search of a local motel…
This winter weather problem you don’t expect is creating problems for some interior homeowners
PENTICTON – The heavy snowfalls this winter combined with the moderating temperatures this week is…
Penticton man gets five years for distributing child porn online
PENTICTON – A Penticton man will spend nearly four more years in jail for importing…
Community conversation to focus on Summerland housing issues
SUMMERLAND – Summerland will be exploring housing options in a community conversation on the subject…
Business case launched for Penticton’s future arena plans
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton is moving ahead with its plans to build a…
Penticton hoping it can turn $10,000 into $10 million national prize
PENTICTON – City of Penticton staff hopes a $10,000 investment will win them a $10…
Anarchist Mountain photographer captures images of bobcat in the wild
OSOYOOS – Ralph Palmer was seeking a life away from the daily non-stop hustle and…
South Okanagan winery’s pickup stolen during break-in
NARAMATA – A South Okanagan winery is hoping to recover some stolen goods, including a…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Yule is a shy young cat that will need a patient guardian. Marry…
Flu season in full flush throughout Interior Health Authority
It’s still early but flu season is in full swing throughout the Interior Health Authority.…
Citizens group will fight five year phase out of two-tier Fortis electrical rate
PENTICTON – The battle to level the playing field with respect to Fortis residential electrical…
Freezing rain a rare weather event in the Okanagan
PENTICTON – Residents of the Okanagan need to wary of driving and walking conditions for…