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Pnjan2023
iN PHOTOS: Funnels of steam spiral over Okanagan Lake delighting onlookers
South Okanagan residents spotted spouts of water vapour spiralling into the air over Okanagan Lake…
Why the Okanagan Valley has so many wineries; the Okanogan so few
Despite being one big ecosystem, the Okanagan Valley’s wine industry has ripened far more on…
Missing elderly Penticton woman may have walked from stuck car
A missing 89-year-old woman's car was found on Greyback Mountain Road in Penticton, but she…
Iconic singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt adds Okanagan stop to Canadian tour
Ten-time Grammy winning singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt will perform for Penticton on her 2023 tour. Her…
Against senior’s wishes, Penticton strata moves to a 55-plus building
A Penticton senior says her 250 condo unit complex has voted to become a 55-plus…
Tomorrow morning may be the best chance to see the green comet from Kamloops or the Okanagan
During the colder months of the year, overcast is the norm so the skies are…
RCMP looking for 89-year-old Penticton woman who never arrived at her friend’s
The Penticton RCMP is reaching out to the public to help locate a missing 89-year-old…
Anthrax guitarist says Penticton Jesus is on the guest list after arrest
The man who dressed as Jesus to attend last week’s heavy metal concert in Penticton…
American town to beat record for world’s largest hockey stick built in Penticton
Penticton is about to lose its claim to fame as the place where the world's…
Numerous dead cows found on Similkameen property; more than 100 cattle seized
Over 100 neglected cows were seized from a property in the Similkameen community of Cawston.…
Penticton’s ‘popcorn’ Jesus repents after night in drunk tank
Penticton Jesus has arisen since his very public arrest at a heavy metal concert last…
South Okanagan astrophotographer captures amazing photos of green comet
A green-tailed comet is close enough to earth for Osoyoos photographer Debra Ceravolo to snap…
iN VIDEO: Princeton man frees moose entangled in wire fence
A Princeton couple was shocked when they spotted a moose ensnared in a wire fence…
Drunk, angry Jesus arrested during Exodus concert in Penticton
An unidentified man dressed as Jesus was arrested and removed from a heavy metal concert…
54-40 and Doug & the Slugs to rock Peachfest in Penticton
Two legendary Canadian rock bands are hitting the stage at the Penticton Peach Festival this…
Helicopter flew from Vancouver to find lost skier at Mount Baldy
A helicopter flew into the South Okanagan from Vancouver to save a lost skier. Oliver-Osoyoos…
Divided B.C. Tree Fruits Co-op leave issues outstanding and AGM incomplete
The B.C. Tree Fruits Co-operative resumed, and paused again, its annual general meeting on Friday.…
How you can help the little girl orphaned by a car crash in Kootenays
A horrific car crash near Castlegar earlier this week claimed the lives of two young…
Dirt biking daredevils coming to Penticton
The World Tour of Freestyle Motocross is making a stop Penticton. The FMX, event will…
Duncan Keith, Kyle Turris guest-coaches at BCHL’s top prospects game in Penticton
Retired NHL veterans Duncan Keith and Kyle Turris will be the coaches of the 2023…
Penticton man steals ambulance, hides in bushes, gets arrested
Penticton RCMP have arrested a man who stole an ambulance earlier today, Jan. 17. According…
Photographer spots rare wasp with terrifying name in southern Interior garden
A photographer and nature enthusiast in Grand Forks snapped a photo of a rare wasp…
Driver who crashed into Penticton motel was trying to run someone over
Penticton RCMP believe the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a motel last week…
Rockslide closes Highway 3 near Keremeos
A rock slide has closed part of the Crowsnest Highway outside Keremeos. Highway 3 is…