Steve Arstad

Opening day for B.C. Parks online reservation system goes smoothly this time
Things went much better during this year’s initial rollout of British Columbia’s parks online camping…

Naramata neighbourhood seed library sprouts in time for spring
Naramata is turning into a seedy place and you might want to follow their lead.…

Not just Okanagan Lake; large crayfish spotted in Osoyoos Lake
Osoyoos residents are seeing evidence of some large crayfish in Osoyoos Lake. Normally only an…
How these Summerland orchardists got through the pandemic without exposures
Summerland fruit farmers Jan and Keith Carlson survived a tumultuous year in the agricultural industry…

Protesters call on Penticton council to ‘right the wrong’ and agree to keep homeless shelter open
Peaceful protesters gathered in front of Penticton’s Gyro Park bandshell to let city council know…

Kruger-Allen gets five year jail term for Penticton beach attack
Thomas Kruger-Allen was sentenced to a five-year jail-term in Penticton Supreme Court today. Thomas Kruger-Allen,…

Lack of supports for Penticton’s supportive housing sparks war of words with province
Initiatives to help Penticton’s homeless took an unfortunate step backwards this week following several heated…

Penticton addiction centre launches online fundraiser to keep doors open
Pathways Addictions Centre is fighting to stay alive in Penticton. The addictions resource centre has…

Health orders to be enforced at protest against Penticton council decision on homeless shelter: RCMP
Penticton RCMP are reminding citizens to maintain social distancing and other pandemic protocols at a…

Oliver police seek identity of man suspected of cannabis store theft
Oliver RCMP are turning to the public for help in identifying a robbery suspect. The…

Accusations fly over Penticton council decision to shutter emergency shelter
The rhetoric regarding a Penticton council decision to not renew a Ministry of Housing temporary…

Penticton council at odds with B.C. Housing over emergency shelter
Penticton city council appears to be headed for a showdown with B.C. Housing after a…

Statistics Canada jobs coming up in Kamloops, Okanagan for census
Statistics Canada has lots of temporary jobs available to Kamloops and Okanagan residents starting this…

BREAKING: Kelowna and Kamloops approved as WHL hubs
The Western Hockey League’s season will be able to get underway following approval of hub…

Grant funding too late to make emergency repairs on Penticton Creek
Emergency funds in the form of a flood mitigation grant are going to be granted…