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Pnsep2021
Polling data suggests incumbent MPs have little to worry about in Okanagan, Kamloops
The federal election looks like it's going to be close in many parts of Canada –…
American lawyer takes hefty fine after trying to enter Canada with restricted firearms
A lawyer from Wenatchee, Washington will be paying over $9,000 in tickets for trying to…
Thomas Kruger-Allen sentenced to 12 months prison for Penticton party incident
Thomas Kruger-Allen was sentenced today to 12 months in prison for his actions outside of…
Proof of vaccination now required at some city facilities in Okanagan, Kamloops
COVID-19 vaccine proof is now required to use some municipal facilities in the Okanagan and…
RCMP release identity of Penticton homicide victim
A man found unresponsive in a school field near Penticton Secondary, and was later pronounced…
From VHS to Blu-ray this South Okanagan video store has rented them all
After 23 successful years running a video rental store in Oliver, Bill Unwin is ready…
77 bear sightings reported across Kamloops, Okanagan this month
In the cities of Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton, WildsafeB.C.’s reporting program has logged 77…
13 active COVID-19 outbreaks reported in Interior care homes
There are 13 active COVID-19 outbreaks in care homes within the Interior Health region. There…
Treasure hunters storm Skaha Lake beach in Penticton
Treasure hunters from far and wide are scanning their metal detectors at Skaha Lake beach…
Bike lane inches closer to completion in Penticton
The Lake-to-Lake Bike Route in Penticton now reaches midway into the city from Okanagan Lake.…
STAR LIGHT: Rural South Okanagan residents prize and want to protect their dark skies
While the beauty of the Milky Way can be appreciated from most parts of the…
Upgrades coming to Kettle Valley Rail Trail between Chute Lake and Myra Canyon
The Kettle Valley Rail Trail has become weathered along sections between Kelowna and Naramata, where…
Penticton councillors fighting to remove red tape for off-site winery sales
The City of Penticton wants to cut red tape in B.C. to allow smaller wineries…
Penticton Chamber finds majority of members support vaccine passport
A survey of business owners in the Penticton area found that 71% of respondents are…
South Okanagan-West Kootenay candidates clarify positions during heated debate
There were some testy exchanges between South Okanagan-West Kootenay candidates and the moderators at a…
Smoky skies remain in Okanagan despite success of local wildfire crews
Wildfires from the other side of the US border are causing hazy skies in the…
Penticton homicide near school wasn’t a youth or student: Police
Police still aren't saying much about a suspected homicide in the city Sunday, but they…
Back to school bush bashes a bad idea: Penticton RCMP
The new school year began today across B.C. and with it comes some high school…
Federal Election 2021: Top candidates from 2019 face off again in South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding
The merger of the South Okanagan and the West Kootenays into a single riding brought…
Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton ‘being held’
A large wildfire burning to the southeast of Penticton is now being held. The B.C.…
UPDATE: Firefighters in mop up stages on wildfire near Penticton
A new wildfire discovered this morning is burning on Penticton Indian Band land. The wildfire…
Minimal fire behaviour expected for South Okanagan wildfires
With cooler temperatures, fire activity today is expected to be minimal as crews tackle large…
UPDATE: RCMP investigating suspicious death reported near Penticton Secondary track and field
The Penticton RCMP is investigating after a young man was found unresponsive at a Penticton…
More of B.C.’s air was conditioned this summer than ever before
British Columbians have achieved a new high score for air conditioning usage. “Record-breaking temperatures and…