Steve Arstad

Apple grower offers U-pick in response to scarce farm labour
Osoyoos apple grower Jack Relvas is getting creative this year as COVID-19 creates a shortage…

Boundary-Similkameen Liberal MLA Linda Larson says no to another term
With the sudden provincial election call today, the B.C. Liberal party finds itself without a…

Work to restore regional district computer network continues after ransomware attack
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen continues work to restore their computer network following a…

Crown seeking two years in jail for Penticton child porn case
A Penticton man faces up to two years in jail for possession of child pornography…

It’s going feel like fall this week in the Okanagan
Okanagan residents can expect a fall-like change to the weather this week as smoky conditions…

Fall-like weather expected this week in Kamloops
Kamloops residents can look forward to a fall-like change to the weather this week as…

Time ticking on effort to buy ecologically valuable lakeshore property on Skaha Lake
A community-based, ad hoc committee is working to build a case for the purchase of…

Penticton receives $2.9M from province for childcare facility
More than 100 new childcare spaces are coming to Penticton thanks to $2.9 million in grant…

Physical distancing protocols expose shortcomings at Penticton courthouse
The courthouse in Penticton is having trouble handling crowds in the public gallery thanks to…

Motorized boating downplayed in Skaha Park concepts
More public consultation is the next step for the City of Penticton as work continues…

B.C. wildfire crews heading to Oregon to fight fires
B.C. wildfire fighters are heading south to assist their American counterparts. More than 200 B.C.…

Repeat Penticton offender back behind bars after multiple offences
A repeat offender is behind bars following several altercations with Penticton RCMP and the public.…

Smoky skies should begin to clear in Kamloops with showers, cooler temperatures this weekend
It’s supposed to be sunny in Kamloops today, but with air quality meteorologists calling for…

Showers, cooler temperatures on weekend expected to reduce smoke levels in Okanagan
It’s supposed to be sunny in the Okanagan today, but with air quality meteorologists calling…

Alberta contractor fined for violations at Osoyoos worksite
An Alberta masonry company was recently handed a fine by Worksafe B.C. for failing to…