Steve Arstad

A 7,700-year-old volcanic eruption dumped layer of ash across southern B.C. still visible today
In locations across B.C. you can find evidence of a prehistoric, catastrophic explosion that took…

Canadian wildfire attack south of the border has Washington family in tears
The B.C. Wildfire service is not only fighting fires but boosting relations between the U.S.…

City of Penticton continues to feel fallout from COVID-19
The City of Penticton is still down eight per cent of its workforce as a…

New Okanagan transit route has connections to Vancouver, Calgary
The Okanagan is about to become better connected by bus. Kaslo-based Mountain Man Mike’s Transportation…

Ancient Indigenous pictographs may soon be off limits after racist graffiti damage near Osoyoos
CONTENT ADVISORY A former band Chief and archaeologist hopes First Nations and the public in…

Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton under control
The Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton is now under control after it was sparked by…

Kelowna woman $50,000 richer after Keno win
A Kelowna woman has won $50,000 playing Keno. Donna Maruszczak got a surprise when she…

Smoky skies in Okanagan, Kamloops expected to worsen over the weekend
Okanagan and Kamloops residents could face worsening smoke conditions over the next few days thanks…

B.C. Wildfire Service providing air support in Washington wildfire
The B.C. Wildfire Service is assisting its American counterparts as they try to tame a…

Penticton theatre group looking for new ways to act out
What can a community based theatre company do when a pandemic prevents them from having…

Wildfire smoke expected to clear from Okanagan valley by weekend
It appears the Okanagan will continue to experience wildfire smoke generated from numerous wildfires burning…

Sunshine and above normal temperatures for Kamloops into weekend
If you've been enjoying the beautiful weather this week you're in luck, it's expected to…

iN VIDEO: Hundreds of homes burn as deadly wildfires ravage the Pacific Northwest
The raging wildfires south of the U.S.-Canada border in the Pacific Northwest have destroyed hundreds…

Wildly popular Bob Ross exhibit has been ‘incredible gift’ to Penticton’s art gallery
Penticton Art Gallery curator Paul Crawford says the wildly popular Bob Ross exhibit turned out…

Three Okanagan students receive prestigious scholarships
Three Okanagan students made national headlines recently after being selected to receive a $100,000 Schulich…