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Pnjan2021
South Okanagan MP Cannings to run again in next federal election
Current NDP MP for the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding, Richard Cannings, is throwing his hat…
Winter weather goes from ‘weird’ to ‘wishy-washy’
Kamloops and Okanagan cities are going to see some snow this week, but the final…
Two women rescued near Penticton thanks to good cell phone coverage
In two separate instances on Saturday, Penticton Search and Rescue were able to rescue two…
Shrinking Okanagan-area lake turning heads
A solution for how to slow down the high rate of siltation currently choking Vaseux …
Coyotes in southern Interior getting early start on mating season thanks to mild weather
A recent rash social media reports about coyote encounters in the Thompson-Okanagan may be related…
This South Okanagan fire department thought outside the box when it needed a new truck
After being unable to replace one of their fire trucks with a cost-effective vehicle, members…
Penticton bird photographer has work published in American nature magazine
A Penticton nature photographer says she is thrilled after placing in the top 100 in…
Man arrested following ‘indecent acts’ complaint near Penticton schools
A man was arrested following several reports of indecent acts being committed near area schools.…
Program aims to improve bee health in the province
A program delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia designed to improve bee…
Local skiers are a silver lining in a drastically restricted COVID-19 ski season
The Thompson-Okanagan’s big ski resorts knew they would have a tough time of it this…
Trailside exhibition brings local art to Slocan Valley rail trails
A small southern British Columbia arts council has come up with a novel way to…
Okanagan growers poised for icewine harvest
Okanagan icewine makers are anxiously watching the thermometer this week as Environment Canada is forecasting…
2020 most lucrative year on record for Okanagan movie industry
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, movie-making in the Okanagan pulled in more cash in 2020 than…
Long-term care home outbreaks in Kelowna, Penticton declared over
The COVID-19 outbreaks at Village by the Station in Penticton and Mountainview Village in Kelowna…
Coldest temperatures this winter on the way to Kamloops, Okanagan
Time to find your toque with the coldest temperatures so far this winter arriving in Kamloops…
Vandals damage numerous Penticton bus shelters
Penticton RCMP are investigating a rash of vandalism directed at bus shelters throughout the city.…
Deadly outbreak at South Okanagan long-term care home declared over
A COVID-19 outbreak at an Oliver long-term care home that has taken 17 lives has…
Penticton RCMP arrest suspect following break-in
RCMP have a suspect in custody following a break and enter at the Penticton Herald…
Motorist helps Penticton RCMP catch impaired driver
Penticton RCMP took a driver into custody for impaired driving with some help from another…
Thinking of a backyard pool this summer? It may be too late in the Thompson Okanagan
Last year’s outbreak of COVID-19 bolstered an already busy swimming pool market in Kamloops and…
B.C. correctional facilities to receive COVID-19 vaccine in February, March
British Columbia’s vaccination strategy will see staff and inmates at Okanagan Correctional Centre, Kamloops Regional…
Penticton IT firm discriminated against female employee: HRT
A South Okanagan woman who claimed she was bullied, harassed, and overlooked for a promotion…
Some of your favourite local B.C. Parks are expanding
A B.C. Parks program that acquires new land for British Columbia’s provincial parks will expand…
Penticton 7-Eleven closed due to COVID-19 case
A positive case of COVID-19 at Penticton's 7-Eleven has forced the company to temporarily close…