Steve Arstad

2018 anomaly means tourist visit stats way up in Thompson-Okanagan this year
This year’s shoulder season tourist trade in the Thompson-Okanagan is looking a lot better than…

Vernon RCMP investigate theft of South Korean ski team’s equipment
Vernon RCMP are investigating the theft of ski equipment belonging to the South Korean women’s…

Chances of a white Christmas? Flip a coin
It’s one of the toughest regions in the country to predict a white Christmas, and…

South Okanagan search and rescue group benefits from gaming grant
A South Okanagan search and rescue organization is benefitting from a provincial gaming fund grant.…

Changes to Okanagan-Skaha School District busing policy could see additional costs for courtesy riders
Proposed changes to School District 67’s transportation policy could see parents paying a fee for…

Heavy snow expected Thursday night on southern Interior mountain passes
Mountain travel could become dicey tomorrow and through the weekend as a winter storm is…

Personal fireworks displays hardly worth the hassle in Penticton
Thinking of setting off some fireworks in Penticton on New Year's Eve? It can be…

Saturday is the winter solstice, the longest night of the year (kinda)
Saturday, Dec. 21 marks the winter solstice in Kamloops and the Okanagan. At 11:19 Eastern…

Penticton could have an outdoor skating rink next winter
A proposal put before Penticton city council this afternoon could have Penticton residents skating outdoors…

Rescue dog lost along Coquihalla Highway reunited with new family
A rescue dog lost on the Coquihalla Highway on Saturday has been reunited with its…

Overlooked meteor shower could be dazzling this week
A little known but potentially eye-catching meteor shower is expected to peak this week in…

Polar Bear Dip set to go in Summerland New Year’s Day
It’s apparently a great cure for a New Year's Eve hangover. The Summerland Kinsmen are…

Kindness Meter collects spare change for Penticton’s homeless
Penticton’s Kindness Meter continues to collect money in support of homeless people. The meter was…

Clouds, snow, rain and sunshine in this week’s Okanagan forecast
A variety of weather is expected in the Okanagan this week with cloudy skies the…

Efforts underway to find dog lost along Coquihalla Highway
A non-profit animal rescue organization is hoping the public can help find a dog that…