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Online rumours muddying real information on B.C. wildfires
When it comes to evacuation orders, locations of wildfires and road closures, many are leaning…
Public invited to information session with Penticton’s Arena Task Force
PENTICTON – A special information session is planned for as the Arena Task Force presents…
Policing issues front and centre at tonight’s town hall meeting in Penticton
PENTICTON – Do you have concerns or comments about policing in Penticton and the South…
Penticton RCMP summer ticketing campaign rewarding
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are stepping up their ticketing campaign for another summer season, but…
Princeton fire relatively calm today
PRINCETON – The wildfire near Princeton continued to grow overnight, but is behaving itself so…
Not even social media shame can end irresponsible behaviour during wildfire season
No matter how many warnings are issued, how many restrictions are in place, how many…
Penticton residential break-in involves firearm theft
PENTICTON – Police are investigating a break and enter to a Rigsby Street residence earlier…
Authorities turn to Facebook to connect B.C. wildfire evacuees with volunteers
Donations and offers to volunteer are coming in faster than emergency operations staff can keep…
Police catch alleged thief in the act
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP managed to catch an alleged crook in the midst of a…
New evacuation order for Princeton-Summerland Road residents
PRINCETON – The regional district has placed a mandatory evacuation order on an additional 49…
High Okanagan River channel flows continue as talk turns to possible drought conditions
PENTICTON – Flow rates on the Okanagan River channel south of the Okanagan Lake dam…
Officials urge cash donations, not items for B.C. wildfire evacuees
With about 14,000 evacuees forced out of homes because of wildfire danger in the province,…
Lingering wildfires blow poor air quality across Southern Interior
Health authorities are warning anyone with breathing difficulties to stay inside following a smoky skies…
Police seek Penticton stabbing suspect, vehicle
PENTICTON – Police are on the hunt for a suspect after a stabbing in Penticton…
Hedley and wildfire crews called to multiple grass fires
HEDLEY – Hedley firefighters battled a series of grass fires on Highway 3 near the…