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Penticton RCMP specialized units crack down on drug crime
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP made several arrests following a joint effort by the detachment’s Street…
Penticton RCMP investigating man’s sudden death
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are investigating a sudden death in the city yesterday. RCMP responded…
Final long weekend of summer in Okanagan looking good weather-wise
OKANAGAN – Mainly sunny skies and above-average temperatures are in store for the Okanagan over…
Mostly sunny long weekend on the way for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – There's lots of sunshine in the Kamloops forecast for the Labour Day long…
Bicycles are becoming a form of currency as thefts continue to rise: RCMP
PENTICTON – Bicycles are becoming a form of currency, resulting in increasing instances of theft…
Meet Penticton’s new top cop
PENTICTON – There's a new RCMP commander in town. The new Penticton detachment commander has…
Nanaimo Avenue attainable housing project nears completion
PENTICTON – A much-anticipated housing project is close to completion and it's hoped it will…
Increased smoke from Eagle Bluff wildfire is expected, say officials
PENTICTON – Residents in the South Okanagan may be noticing increased smoke from the Eagle…
Get ready for the Roaring Twenties at this year’s Naramata Tailgate Party
NARAMATA – The wineries of the Naramata Bench are gathering for the annual Naramata Tailgate…
It’s coming up on rattlesnake birthing season; use extra caution when outdoors
PENTICTON – Hikers and trail users might want to use a little extra caution when…
High counts seen at Vaseux Lake bird station in South Okanagan
The Vaseux Lake Bird Observatory is counting a lot of migrating birds this year. Matthias…
Suspect in custody following weekend shooting in Coalmont
PENTICTON – Both parties may be charged following a shooting incident in Coalmont on the…
Sunshine and some heat return to Okanagan this week
You'll need sunscreen and sunglasses for sure this week in the Okanagan with the forecast…
Sunny and hot this week in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The last week of August should provide some mid-summer weather in Kamloops. Environment…
Extreme heat, difficult terrain, hefty backpacks: B.C. wildfire fighting not for faint of heart
PENTICTON – You’ve got to be in shape to work a wildfire in British Columbia,…
Summer weather helps boost Okanagan Lake level
PENTICTON – A summer weather pattern that brought regular precipitation to the Okanagan has had…
Okanagan Nation Alliance to raise awareness about opioid crisis with Purple Ribbon Campaign Caravan
Okanagan First Nations are uniting to demand action to end the opioid crisis. The Okanagan Nation…
B.C. SPCA shelters inundated with cats and kittens
The B.C. SPCA is appealing to the public to look to their local SPCA if…
Still have seasonal allergies? Climate change might be the cause
If you suffer from pollen allergies and feel like you’re sneezing and sniffling more days…
Cooler, wetter ‘summer’ weather in B.C. Interior was made to order for wildfire service
A summer weather pattern that didn’t stick to the script has nonetheless had a very…
Mainly sunny weekend forecast for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops residents can expect to see rain, sun and cloud over the next…
Sunny but slightly cooler than normal in the Okanagan this weekend
The sunshine should return to the Okanagan this weekend after a cool and rainy Friday.…
South Okanagan dangerous offender admits sending letter from prison to man he shot
PENTICTON – After more than a half dozen appearances on a charge of failing to…
Why a man accused of torching the Osoyoos RCMP detachment might not go to trial
EDITOR'S NOTE: Mcarthur-Pereira was found not criminally responsible to due to mental disability on Sept.…