Steve Arstad
Dusting of mountaintop snow possible as temperatures drop, just in time for the weekend
Kamloops and Okanagan residents may want to enjoy today’s sunshine and warm temperatures because the…

Not just boaters: Aircraft fighting Christie Mountain wildfire were also impeded by kitesurfer
As if boats and vehicles weren't enough for firefighters to contend with when fighting the…

Lightning caused the Christie Mountain wildfire in Penticton
Investigation of the Christie Mountain wildfire’s origin has concluded the fire was caused by lightning.…

Wildfire crews lighting small fires to burn fuel pockets on Christie Mountain blaze near Penticton
The Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton continues to exhibit subdued behaviour today as wildfire service…

Bike route connecting Penticton’s two lakes takes step forward
A proposed new bike route through Penticton connecting Skaha Lake with Okanagan Lake is getting…

Tickleberry’s ice cream coming soon to downtown Penticton
Those with a passion for ice cream get ready as Tickleberry’s prepares to open a…

Osoyoos breathing easier with Palmer wildfire in mop-up stage
Activity on a large wildfire encroaching on the U.S.-Canada border near Osoyoos lessened considerably yesterday.…

Plenty of sunshine to finish the week in Kamloops
Kamloops residents should be able to enjoy another two days of summery conditions before a…

Some heat to end the week in the Okanagan
There are at least a couple more days of summer left in the Okanagan. Today…

Penticton’s Christie Mountain wildfire being held
The Christie Mountain wildfire has shown no growth in the past couple of days. B.C.…

Signed Vancouver Canucks jerseys stolen from Penticton’s B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame
The South Okanagan Crime Stoppers are looking for two suspects who stole hockey memorabilia from…

Home lost in Penticton wildfire belonged to Alberta ministers with checkered past
The owners of the only home to burn in the Christie Mountain wildfire have been…

UPDATE: Christie Mountain wildfire evacuees going home
Everyone evacuated from Heritage Hills by the Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton can now return…

Pop-up piano project set to launch in Penticton
Penticton’s pop-up piano initiative is set to launch tomorrow. The Downtown Penticton Association is partnering…

No growth on the Christie Mountain wildfire overnight
B.C. Wildfire Service is reporting minimal growth on the Christie Mountain wildfire since yesterday. The…