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B.C. paramedic battle-tested in Ukraine has ‘big ask’ of Canadians
Having twice volunteered in war-ravaged regions of Ukraine, paramedic Will Rogers is hoping the third…
Penticton’s Duel in the Desert one for the record books
When the dust finally cleared, the 23rd annual Duel in the Desert outrigger canoe race…
iN PHOTOS: Naramata May Day celebration reaches the century mark
The Naramata May Day festival this weekend celebrates the 100th anniversary of bringing the townsfolk…
Racing fast cars for a good cause in South Okanagan
An upcoming high-end, high-energy event packed with plenty of speed will mean future help for…
iN PHOTOS: 100th Naramata May Day celebrated in the rain
A steady downpour was not enough to dampen the spirits of the hundreds of people…
Moe the Moose saved from wildfire in B.C. Peace
A baby moose named Moe that got stuck in the Stoddart Creek wildfire last week…
Penticton para-swimmers set three Canadian records
Two Penticton swim club para-athletes made a big splash on the national front, setting three…
iN PHOTOS: Meet the Penticton crews who battle wildfires from above
Greg Adams is tasked with the aerial choreography of fighting wildfires with the ultimate goal…
Salmon release into Columbia River Basin cornerstone for Shuswap Band
When we release a part of ourselves to someone, we tend to reconcile with our…
‘This is how we live now’: B.C. families in the age of wildfires
Sayward, B.C., resident Shannon Briggs scrolls through family photos on her computer. She pauses to…
Businessman builds memorial to Penticton’s venerable Memorial Arena
Building an in-store memorial to Penticton's Memorial Arena was a labour of love for Game…
After receiving honorary degree, Okanagan nation leader reflects on decades of service
From an early age, suiki?st (Pauline Terbasket) knew there was something more for her in…
iN PHOTOS: South Okanagan’s Area 27 opens its race track for the kids
Area 27’s Cars for a Cause event in Oliver last week put smiles on kids’…
Unique volunteer opportunity in Penticton: parade float driver
Penticton Peach Festival has a rather unique volunteer opportunity. Organizers of the annual event, which…
Citizen scientists needed in South Okanagan to help endangered animals
The Osoyoos Desert Centre has put out a call to all “citizen scientists” to help…