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Grace and Pier Robotti to stand trial for second degree murder
PENTICTON – The case of a brother and sister charged in the death of Roxanne…

Laundry workers lose privatization fight with Interior Health
THOMPSON OKANAGAN – Laundry workers throughout the Interior Health Authority will soon lose their jobs…

Taking the long view on Okanagan Rail Trail completion
FULL DEVELOPMENT OF RAIL TRAIL LIKELY MANY YEARS AWAY OKANAGAN – The rush to get…

School board decides to close schools in Summerland and Penticton
PENTICTON – The Okanagan Skaha school board is going to close three schools in the…

Okanagan, Shuswap offenders face multiple charges following Alberta bust
PENTICTON – Three prolific offenders from the Southern Interior have been removed from the streets…

VIDEO: Skateboarding the hills above Penticton
PENTICTON – Flying high above Penticton on winding roads, this latest video by Old Child…

UPDATE: Stolen Penticton puppy retuned to owner
PENTICTON – A four-month-old puppy stolen from outside a church in Penticton earlier this week…

South Okanagan theatre troupes ready to hit the stage with new spring productions
PENTICTON – Live theatre is alive and well in the South Okanagan as two local…

Kelowna home beer brewer goes large scale with Penticton brewery
PENTICTON – A Penticton craft brewer is pairing up with the winner of the Okanagan…

Mapping war memorials throughout the Southern Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – There are thousands of war monuments and memorials across the country and the…

Rock slide puts a dent in Kettle Valley Steam Railway’s finances
PENTICTON – Summerland’s Kettle Valley Steam Railway has begun the 2016 season, and is safely…

Still a long way to go to reach goal of zero vehicle fatalities in B.C.
MUNICIPAL LIMIT OF 30 KM/H RECOMMENDED THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Speed, impairment and distracted driving are being…

Avalanche control to cause more delays on Highways 1 and 3 today
REVELSTOKE – As avalanche risk increases crews are doing their part to control the risk…

Bringing the heat: Records fall around the province
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Temperatures soared above seasonal normals yesterday, setting new records and capping off the…

Fight against invasive mussels in B.C. strengthened with funding of new inspection stations
KELOWNA – New permanent inspection stations will help in the battle to keep invasive mussels…