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Memorial Arena to get special focus in infrastructure discussions
PENTICTON – A more in-depth engagement process will be initiated between the City of Penticton…
The simple but beautiful reason you may hear chimes in Kamloops, Okanagan hospitals
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – If you heard the soft sound of chimes during your last hospital visit…
New chair, vice-chair of Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District board
PENTICTON – The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen board has new leadership, after directors voted…
KRCC, correctional facilities in B.C. will soon be equipped with naloxone to combat fentanyl
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A potentially life-saving drug for overdose patients will be introduced to prisons across…
Supermoon of a lifetime shines over the Thompson-Okanagan this month
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – November sky watchers will set eyes on a moon that hasn't been seen…
Theft from vehicles prompts warning from Penticton RCMP
PENTICTON – Several thefts from vehicles in the city last week have prompted a caution…
Woman injured in early morning crash near Penticton
PENTICTON – A woman was rushed to hospital following a single vehicle collision south of…
Trees trimmed, night flights resume at Penticton Airport
PENTICTON – Night-time commercial flights have resumed at Penticton Regional Airport. WestJet spokesperson Lauren Stewart…
Penticton kicking off holiday season with weekend arts, crafts and farmers’ market events
PENTICTON – With the Christmas season approaching, events this weekend in the South Okanagan have…
Weekend byelection to elect Osoyoos school trustee
OSOYOOS – A byelection to replace a retiring school trustee in the Okanagan Similkameen School…
Tires and eye glasses targeted by thieves in Penticton break and enters
PENTICTON – An eyewear and tire store were targeted by thieves in two commercial break…
Rezoning approved for Kinney Avenue twin apartment complex in Penticton
PENTICTON – Concerns about Penticton’s low vacancy rate, and the need to increase its tax…
UPDATE: Highway 3 at Allison Pass reopens following collision
PENTICTON – The Hope-Princeton highway has reopened to single lane traffic, according to Drive BC.…
Sunshine makes a short visit to the Okanagan this weekend
OKANAGAN – A long-awaited visitor is expected to return to the Okanagan Valley this weekend,…
Charles Albas suspended, fined by law society for misconduct
PENTICTON – A well known Penticton lawyer faces fines and disciplinary action following a decision…
Penticton RCMP arrest suspects after attempted getaway
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP’s Targeted Enforcement Unit took a prohibited driver off the road and…
Settlement deal with waterslides developer will cost Penticton taxpayers $20,000
PENTICTON – The cost to taxpayers of scuttling an agreement between a developer and the…
How B.C.’s fentanyl crisis is affecting the safety of prisoners, guards
NANAIMO SHERIFF TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER EXPOSURE TO DRUG THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – B.C.’s fentanyl crisis is…
Shotgun toting Penticton courthouse visitor sentenced
PENTICTON – The man accused of bringing a shotgun into Penticton courthouse last summer has…
Standardization of regional fire departments goal of master fire plan
PENTICTON – The South Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District continues to move forward with plans to standardize…
Penticton RCMP hand out over $10,000 in fines in 10 hours to drivers using cell phones
PENTICTON – Drivers in Penticton don't seem to be getting the message when it comes…
No waterslides, more public input part of new proposals for Skaha Lake Park
PENTICTON – With hope for a new era in transparency and improved city communication with…
Halloween not so scary for Penticton police
PENTICTON – Halloween wasn’t a horror show for Penticton RCMP this year. Cpl. Don Wriggleworth…