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Downtown Penticton breezeway to be gated at night
Penticton’s 200-block breezeway will be gated overnight in an effort to reduce unwanted activities in…
Crash closes Coquihalla southbound between Merritt and Hope
The southbound lanes of the Coquihalla Highway are closed between Hope and Merritt this afternoon.…
COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Oliver long-term care facility
The deadly outbreak of COVID-19 at Oliver’s Sunnybank long-term care home has ended. The outbreak…
Higher gas prices on the way to Okanagan, Kamloops: analyst
Fuel market analysts are recommending Thompson-Okanagan motorists top up their gas tanks sooner rather than…
Campground closing last public waterslides in south Okanagan
After 40 years in operation, the last public waterslides in the south Okanagan are closing.…
Penticton city council says no to higher density in controversial subdivision
Penticton city council has said no to higher density in a proposed controversial development on…
Firefighters called to house fire in Kaleden
Kaleden firefighters were called to a residential fire this morning. The department responded to 108…
Snow this week in Kamloops, Okanagan expected to give way to mild but windy weekend
Remnants of last week's deep freeze are expected to linger for another two or three…
Penticton RCMP looking for witnesses to fatal hit and run
Penticton RCMP are seeking witnesses following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian yesterday. First responders…
Penticton Plaza sells for more than $15M
The tenants of Penticton Plaza have a new landlord. Vancouver brokers Avison Young spokesperson Andrew…
Penticton group fighting to get 24/7 vet care in the South Okanagan
A Penticton group is leading the charge to get 24/7 veterinary care for the South Okanagan…
Penticton council to decide next steps for controversial development on Spiller Road
A controversial development proposal for Spiller Road in Penticton will come before city council next…
There’s one part of Canada that has avoided the cross-country Arctic air deep freeze
It’s been bitterly cold across Canada this week, but there is one region that has…
Area ski resorts reporting excellent snow conditions as Family Day approaches
Thompson-Okanagan ski resorts are all well prepared for the upcoming Family Day weekend with lots…
Too cold for icewine: Overnight temperatures could damage Okanagan grape vines
Okanagan’s grape growers will be watching temperatures closely tonight as forecast lows are expected below…
Okanagan, Kamloops may say good-bye to Arctic air this weekend: Environment Canada
This winter’s first deep freeze in the Okanagan and Kamloops is coming to an end,…
No new COVID-19 cases in more than a week at Penticton Indian Band
The Penticton Indian Band has gone eight days without a positive COVID-19 test result. The…
B.C. railway uses a surplus B-52 bomber engine to clear snow from tracks
The use of jet-powered snow removal equipment in B.C. apparently didn't end with an experimental…
Man found guilty in Penticton motel room sexual assault
A man accused of sexually assaulting a Penticton woman in her motel room was found…
Kamloops police seek three suspects in bear spray incident
Kamloops RCMP are investigating a possible bear spray attack. Police were called to the 200…
Fatal crash closes Coquihalla Highway north of Hope
The Coquihalla Highway's northbound lanes are closed this morning just north of Hope following a…
Coldest days are yet to come for Kamloops and the Okanagan
The worst is yet to come for the deep chill that has descended on Kamloops…
Rare sighting on Anarchist Mountain near Osoyoos: Cupid Sasquatch
There is a most unusual sight awaiting motorists travelling Highway 3 east of Osoyoos as…
Naramata to proceed with waterfront property purchase
Naramata residents are moving ahead with plans to purchase a waterfront property for a community…