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UPDATE: Keremeos Creek wildfire near Penticton grows to 150 hectares
The Keremeos Creek wildfire 21 kms southwest of Penticton has has grown to an estimated…
Canada’s only desert is in B.C. but not where you think it is
Canada’s only desert is in the Southern Interior of B.C. but it might not be…
Osoyoos, Lytton broke record high July 30 temperatures
One of the Southern Interior's cities has broken a heat record. Osoyoos' hottest July 30…
Small wildfire east of Okanagan Falls listed as ‘out of control’
B.C. Wildfire crews are battling a small wildfire located to the east of Okanagan Falls…
Penticton creates new walking path to avoid overcrowding along Okanagan River Channel
A new walking path leading folks to a underused parking lot has been created at…
Okanagan School of Arts finds new office digs in Penticton
The Okanagan School of the Arts will be relocating its office to Cowork Penticton following…
Alberta resident frustrated with Okanagan responses to out-of-province plates
An Albertan born and raised in the Okanagan has a message for Okanagan residents after…
Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie receives new honour, elected to tribal chair
Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie recently received a new honour, being elected to Tribal…
Worker sent to hospital after hazardous materials spill at Oliver landfill
The Osoyoos landfill was forced to close and an employee taken to hospital following a…
Fire ban in effect for Kamloops Fire Centre
An increasing fire hazard brought on by recent high temperatures and dry weather conditions is…
Penticton gallery can barely keep up with interest in Bob Ross exhibit
Bob Ross is proving to be a popular draw in Penticton this summer in more…
A slow start to summer has put a dent in this year’s wildfire season
Summer weather has returned to the British Columbia interior this week with a vengeance, bringing…
Meteor shower peaks tonight under a warm and mostly cloudless nighttime sky
It promises to be some perfect viewing weather tonight as the Delta Aquariid meteor shower…
Burning ban on the way as wildfires rage just south of the border
This week’s overheated forecast is bringing the wildfire risk ever closer to the Thompson –…
Penticton man charged after alleged indecent act
A 60-year-old Penticton man faces a charge of committing an indecent act following an incident…
Grand Forks police ‘float chase’ border jumping suspect
Grand Forks RCMP arrested a suspected border jumper following a bizarre “float chase” down the…
Witnesses sought after boater fires gunshots into Osoyoos Lake
Osoyoos RCMP are looking for further witnesses after a man fired several rounds of ammunition…
Food truck bringing unique taste experience to Penticton
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a new culinary option for Penticton foodies. Seanna Pascal is…
Old trestle on Kettle Valley Rail Trail deemed unsafe
A trestle on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail has deemed unsafe to use by the…
Unsung Okanagan River channel heroes part of effort to improve safety
The Penticton Fire Department has been making most of the headlines in the past couple…
Recreational salmon fishery opening on Osoyoos Lake
A plentiful run of sockeye salmon on the Okanagan River has opened up a recreational…
Penticton Rotary cancels popular Ribfest event due to COVID-19 concerns
Penticton’s Rotary Ribfest will not take place this year. Ribfest had been scheduled for Sept.…
You can now have a beer, legally, at Penticton beaches on both Skaha and Okanagan Lake
Penticton beach goers can now consume alcohol on the beach at both ends of the…
Penticton may add more paid parking as it deals with COVID-19 induced $3.9M budget shortfall
City of Penticton is looking at parking as a potential revenue generator as it looks…