Pnsep2020

Wildfire smoke expected to clear from Okanagan valley by weekend
It appears the Okanagan will continue to experience wildfire smoke generated from numerous wildfires burning…

iN VIDEO: Hundreds of homes burn as deadly wildfires ravage the Pacific Northwest
The raging wildfires south of the U.S.-Canada border in the Pacific Northwest have destroyed hundreds…

Wildly popular Bob Ross exhibit has been ‘incredible gift’ to Penticton’s art gallery
Penticton Art Gallery curator Paul Crawford says the wildly popular Bob Ross exhibit turned out…

Three Okanagan students receive prestigious scholarships
Three Okanagan students made national headlines recently after being selected to receive a $100,000 Schulich…

South Okanagan man dies after vehicle rolls
A 29-year-old Oliver man died after his vehicle rolled and he was ejected from it.…

Penticton search crews answer flurry of calls over long weekend
Volunteers with Penticton search and rescue were kept busy over the Labour Day long weekend…

Hot weather expected in the Okanagan this week
If you enjoyed the past weekend’s hot and sunny weather, get ready to enjoy more…

New markets provide renewed relevance for home-grown codling moth program
As hard times hit the Okanagan apple industry, the Okanagan based program that battles one…

Mule deer and bighorn sheep benefit from wildfires
Residents near Penticton could start seeing more thriving wildlife in the area after the Christie…

Codling moth drone program delayed by COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has helped delay a new drone program being implemented by the Sterile…

South Okanagan theatre offers venue to video gamers
In another example of innovation, a South Okanagan movie theatre is hoping video gamers will…

Strong South Okanagan real estate market reflected in rising prices
South Okanagan realtors are seeing some new trends driving the estate market as it continues…

B.C. insurers saving money during pandemic, fewer accidents
With fewer car accidents in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, insurance companies are saving money,…

Penticton tourist arrested for allegedly confining his girlfriend in motel
Penticton RCMP have made an arrest in connection with an alleged assault and forcible confinement.…

Osoyoos Chief calls out ‘cowards, racists and low-life scumbags’ who defaced ancient pictographs
CONTENT ADVISORY Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie gave way to anger while speaking about…