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Windstorm cracks trees, damages boats across Okanagan
OKANAGAN – A windstorm left a trail of snapped trees and damaged boats behind as…
Kelowna judge orders Fintry Queen’s removal by early September
KELOWNA – A judge has given owners of the Fintry Queen until Sept. 8 to…
Change of venue ordered in high profile Robotti murder trial
PENTICTON – The trial of a brother and sister accused of murder in Penticton will…
Penticton Challenge Triathlon offers five days of race and related activities
PENTICTON – Penticton’s Challenge Triathlon continues to evolve as this year's race acts as a…
Lots of newbies as students descend on UBCO and Okanagan College
KELOWNA – If you a see a young person walking around looking a bit lost…
Death race continues as overdoses climb again within Interior Health
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Kelowna has caught up to Kamloops in a grim measure, that of overdose…
Don’t forget the sunscreen, another hot Okanagan weekend on the way
OKANAGAN – The recent trend of sunny, hot weather in the Okanagan will continue into…
Ponderosa Festival returns this weekend in Rock Creek
PENTICTON – The Ponderosa Festival returns to Rock Creek following a hiatus last year. The…
Yes side jumps out of the blocks in West Kelowna city hall referendum
WEST KELOWNA – If early organization is any indication, the yes side in the referendum…
Laundry worker barely survived crush incident at Kelowna General Hospital
KELOWNA – Frantic efforts by coworkers to free a trapped laundry worker and then his…
Bailiff’s padlock could be the future for Kelowna’s Fintry Queen
KELOWNA – It’s back to square one in the legal dispute between the City of…
Heated moment as Penticton council cancels licences for two more marijuana businesses
LANGUAGE WARNING PENTICTON – Two members of the gallery at Penticton city council chambers were…
Police issue warning after Penticton resident loses $34,000
PENTICTON – RCMP are warning residents not to send money overseas after a Penticton man…
Penticton RCMP seeking identity of printing press owner
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP would like to find the owner of a printing press turned…
Okanagan trail groups discuss potential for federal infrastructure funding
PENTICTON – The concept of a valley-length recreational trail from Osoyoos to Sicamous has been…
Canada’s top court won’t hear appeal of former Mountie convicted of murder in Penticton
PENTICTON – The Supreme Court of Canada won't hear the appeal of a former police…
Observatory near Penticton perfect place to watch the Perseids
PENTICTON – With an astrophysical observatory fully staffed by astronomers practically in one’s backyard, there…
Cougar sighting on KVR trail prompts warning from City of Penticton
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton has issued a warning to users of the Kettle…
Police issue warning to Penticton business owners about fake U.S. bills
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are warning local businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit…
Current invasive mussel inspection efforts insufficient, says Okanagan Basin Water Board
BOARD CALLS FOR DAYLIGHT HOURS MONITORING; MANDATORY PRE-LAUNCH INSPECTIONS OKANAGAN VALLEY – A form of…
Details of Okanagan Lake second crossing coming this fall
OKANAGAN – Look to the fall for the “key deliverables” in the Okanagan Lake second…
Researchers at UBC Okanagan look at the DNA of the world’s top wines
OKANAGAN – Examining the DNA of the world’s top wines while stopping them from spoiling?…
Okanagan Rail Trail campaign has wide appeal, organizers say
OKANAGAN – The Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative is reporting a wide range of people responding…
Judge rules high profile kidnapping trial will stay in Penticton
PENTICTON – A change of venue application to have the trial of four accused in…