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B.C. search and rescue groups see a sudden spike in calls
The province’s search and rescue organizations are urging British Columbians to reduce risk-taking when getting…
COVID-19 blues got you down? Backyard birding in the Okanagan and Kamloops can offer some much needed colour
Kamloops and Okanagan residents are discovering backyard birding, which is brightening up the COVID-19 landscape.…
No channel floating this summer? It’s a race to figure out how to do it under pandemic protections
A leisurely float down the two of the Okanagan’s more popular tubing rivers is almost…
Regional district adds COVID-19 coordinator to temporary worker’s campground in South Okanagan
To reduce the risk of the potential spread of COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional District of…
No overnight camping in B.C. provincial parks until June with graduated reopening of facilities
B.C. Parks and recreational sites will start re-opening beginning May 14, but it will be…
Meadowlark Festival falls to COVID-19
Another popular Okanagan event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Meadowlark Nature…
Attempted abduction? Penticton woman tells her side of the story
A Penticton woman who was the victim of some unwanted attention by a passing motorist…
Pleasant Mother’s Day weekend in store for Okanagan
It’s shaping up to be a pretty nice weekend in the Okanagan as the sun…
Penticton RCMP arrest intoxicated man who offered ride to teenaged girls
An intoxicated man was arrested on the Penticton Indian Band reserve after attempting to offer…
Kamloops can expect sunny, warm Mother’s Day weekend
It’s shaping up to be a pretty nice Mothers Day weekend in Kamloops as the…
New normal for B.C. wineries may not be a bad thing: industry expert
It won’t be business as usual when the province’s wineries reopen for tastings and tours…
May long weekend rodeos in Okanagan cancelled, postponed
The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on the rodeo world, including the Okanagan. May…
South Okanagan’s Freak’n Farmer race is no more
One of the South Okanagan’s most popular races has been cancelled. Hoodoo Adventures announced in…
Penticton says yes to business using razor wire to protect property
A Penticton business that ran afoul of city bylaws trying to protect its property found…
RCMP in Penticton on hunt for stolen ram’s head sculpture
RCMP in Penticton are hoping someone can help them track down a work of art…
Penticton RCMP seeking owner of found cash
Penticton RCMP are looking for someone who lost a sum of money last month. A…
Penticton RCMP seize weapons and drugs in motel search
Penticton RCMP seized drugs and firearms after executing a search warrant last week. Officers from…
Final supermoon of the year on display this week
Fingers crossed for clear skies this week as it's the last chance to view a…
Pandemic restrictions create grim April for South Okanagan real estate market
Real estate statistics released by the South Okanagan Real Estate Board today show a precipitous…
Two apartment projects coming before Penticton city council
New developments being proposed for Penticton could see another 75 residential units and 2,400 square…
B.C. workers returning from Alberta oil sands project required to self-isolate
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has issued an alert for workers returning to the…
Flooding closes Highway 5A between Kamloops and Merritt
Flooding has closed Highway 5A from Kamloops to Merritt this afternoon. The road is closed…
Sunshine to dominate this week’s Okanagan weather
A disturbance expected to bring some midweek moisture to the Okanagan Wednesday is just about…
Sunny and warm start to the week in Kamloops
A disturbance expected to bring some midweek rain to Kamloops is just about all that…