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COVID-19 restrictions slowing arrival of foreign farmworkers
It promises to be another challenging year for British Columbia agriculturalists relying on foreign temporary…
Reach lofty heights with this unique winter experience in the Similkameen
A new service operating in the Similkameen is providing a unique, one-of-a-kind outdoor experience while…
Proposal revised for controversial Naramata Bench subdivision
Proponents of a controversial subdivision for Spiller Road in northeast Penticton have come up with…
Three-way partnership will focus on successful Central Okanagan businesses
A new three-way partnership between central Okanagan agencies hopes to raise awareness of the Central…
UPDATE: Big jump in Kelowna gas prices; Kamloops, Vernon, Penticton likely to follow
It appears gas prices are about to take a leap in Kamloops and the Okanagan,…
You’ll need a toque: First blast of Arctic air on its way to Okanagan, Kamloops
It’s time to get out the cold weather gear as Kamloops and Okanagan residents prepare…
Why Okanagan snowpack levels might not be as high as early measurements suggest
A gauge malfunction measuring an important Okanagan watershed could have resulted in false high readings…
Osoyoos gas station owner puts customers first after fuelling foul-up
A South Okanagan gas station owner is receiving high praise, and lots of it, by…
UPDATE: Winter storm watch now snowfall warning for Coquihalla, Highway 3
Significant snowfall is expected over the next few days on mountain passes west of Kamloops…
B.C.’s demand for seeds skyrocketing as another pandemic spring looms
The start of the pandemic in March last year saw British Columbia seed sellers scrambling…
Drug alert issued for Penticton
Interior Health has issued a drug alert for Penticton. Drugs of a black, tar-like chunky…
Penticton Mountie injured checking on passed out driver who had sawed-off shotgun in lap
A Penticton Mountie was injured after officers woke a passed out driver who had a…
More snow on the way for Okanagan, Kamloops
A changing weather pattern this evening is going to bring snow to valley bottoms in…
Penticton city council approves covenant to preserve Riordan House
Penticton city council approved a covenant to preserve the heritage aspects of Riordan House today.…
COVID-19 outbreak over at West Kelowna long-term care home
A COVID-19 outbreak in a West Kelowna long-term care home has ended. The COVID-19 outbreak…
Penticton crime rate fell last year, but remains too high for city’s top cop
Falling property crime is likely behind the drop in Penticton's crime rate in the last…
Long-serving Penticton politician Jake Kimberley steps down for health reasons
Penticton councillor and former mayor Jake Kimberley has announced his resignation from council. The long-serving…
Person severely burned in Osoyoos apartment fire
Three people were injured in an apartment fire in Osoyoos early this morning, including one…
iN VIDEO: Single case of COVID-19 at Penticton Indian Band grows to 12
A single case of COVID-19 five days ago has grown to 12 infections as of…
Bomb threat at Kelowna airport turns out to be false
RCMP investigated a bomb threat at Kelowna International Airport late last week. The bomb threat…
Crash closes Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt
A crash has closed the southbound lanes of the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt this…
Penticton outdoor adventure company offers programs with COVID-19 safety in mind
A Penticton adventure company is working with health authorities to put together programs aimed at…
South Okanagan immigration group launches racism survey
A South Okanagan multicultural society has launched a survey to help provide a snapshot of…
January was a lot less winter-like than usual in Kamloops, Okanagan
If you were thinking January was pretty nice weather-wise in the Okanagan and Kamloops, you…