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B.C. conservation officers move from education to enforcement to keep bears alive
As bear sightings rise in the province, B.C. conservation officers are conducting bear attractant patrols…
Penticton Farmers’ Market could open this weekend
The Penticton Farmers' Market could open for the season as early as this weekend. Market…
B.C. Parks online reservation system back in business
British Columbia campers can reserve their favourite campsite in a provincial park as of today.…
Temperatures rising this week in Okanagan, could hit 30 C by Friday
The Okanagan will have to endure at least one more day of showers before an…
Low-waste concept store arrives in Penticton
It may not be the greatest time to open a new store — during the…
WildSafeBC calls on Penticton to keep mother bear and her five cubs safe
WildSafeBC is asking people in Penticton be be bear aware after a sow and five…
No star party on Mount Kobau in South Okanagan this year
Another popular South Okanagan summertime event has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. The Mount…
Kootenay company applies for new bus route through Kelowna
A West Kootenay transit company is hoping to add a Highway 97 link to its…
Province provides funding for temporary agricultural worker’s campground in South Okanagan
Funding from the Ministry of Agriculture should save the regional district some money for extra…
Glass of wine or beer with dinner on the beach? It’s an idea making its way around B.C.
A beautiful summer day, sitting at the beach for a lunch or dinner with some…
Campers kicked out of campgrounds due to COVID-19 on long weekend
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service was busy over the May long weekend as enforcement continued…
Reservation system for campsites in B.C. Parks reopens Monday
Campers will soon be able to book their favourite B.C. Parks campsite once again. B.C.…
Sunshine in store for Okanagan this weekend after showery end to week
A cloudy, cool and possibly wet couple of days are in store for the Okanagan…
Sunny and warm weekend forecast for Kamloops this weekend
This week will end on a cool and unsettled note weather-wise in Kamloops before the…
Penticton channel float a go for this summer
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be floating on Penticton's river channel this summer. Coyote…
The weather phenomenon that makes our Kamloops, Okanagan paradise
Interior valleys of the Okanagan, Thompson and Nicola get more sunshine, less rain and are…
Road rage turns into impaired charge for Penticton driver
Penticton RCMP were called to a motor vehicle collision involving an alleged impaired driver this…
Mother bear with five cubs spotted in Penticton
A rare sight in Penticton today as residents spotted a sow with five cubs in…
City to look at increasing patio space for Penticton restaurants
The City of Penticton is looking at ways to make it easier for restaurants to…
COVID-19 may be changing crime patterns in Penticton
There were some changes to Penticton crime patterns in the first three months of 2020…
Get ready for rain and cool temperatures this week in the Okanagan
Those mixed weather conditions experienced in the Okanagan over the long weekend are set to…
Clouds, rain and sunshine in the Kamloops forecast this week
The mixed weather conditions experienced in Kamloops over the long weekend are set to continue…
Petition seeks support of a refund fee for plastic shotgun shell casings
Drive nearly any backroad in B.C. long enough and you'll find ad hoc gun ranges,…
Ready to take those cans and bottles back? Return-It centres are open again
British Columbia’s Return-It recycling locations are back in business in Kamloops and the Okanagan, but…