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Coastal burning ban coming; B.C. Interior probably not far behind
As B.C. Wildfire Service prepares to ban most open burning activities along the coast, one…
South Okanagan real estate market rebounds in June
There’s room for optimism but still a considerable amount of uncertainty in South Okanagan real…
There’s lots to see in this week’s Thompson and Okanagan night skies
This week’s night sky has comets, meteors and planets lining up for night sky viewing…
Penticton city council to consider allowing booze on Skaha Lake beach
Penticton residents and visitors may soon have another waterfront park with a beach at which…
South Okanagan winery temporarily closes due to COVID-19 concerns
A South Okanagan winery has temporarily shut its doors as a precaution due to recent…
Penticton winery shuts doors over COVID-19 case
A case of COVID-19 in the South Okanagan has closed a Penticton winery. Poplar Grove…
Hot and sunny in Okanagan this week
It’s safe to say summer has arrived in the Okanagan. There is a chance of…
Drug alert for purple fentanyl issued in Penticton
Interior Health is warning Penticton drug users to check their supply, after receiving reports of…
Someone’s trying to stop Indigenous fishermen from reaching salmon in South Okanagan
Penticton Indian Band member and former chief Jonathan Kruger has filed a complaint with the…
2 COVID-19 cases confirmed at Oliver farm while town hall closes due to positive staff test
Interior Health has confirmed two positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at a South…
Body of missing woman found on banks of Similkameen River near Hedley
RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating following the discovery of human remains on…
Pickup towing RV hits two motorcycles on Highway 97 in South Okanagan
A collision between a pickup truck towing an RV trailer and two motorcyclists on Highway…
Penticton boater thanks good samaritans who came to his rescue
A pleasant outing on Okanagan Lake for a Penticton couple could have ended with an…
Penticton river channel rescuers urge caution as flows remain high
With improving weather and increasing usage of the Okanagan River channel, Penticton Fire Department Deputy…
Wet weather hasn’t dampened outlook for Okanagan vineyards
It hasn’t been the perfect year, weather-wise, for Okanagan grape growers but in spite of…