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Fire held in Penticton last night
PENTICTON – Crews worked fast last night to contain a fire in Penticton. A fire…
Okanagan, Thompson and Shuswap easiest regions in B.C. to find seniors’ rental housing
KELOWNA – While overall rental vacancy rates in cities like Kamloops and Kelowna are below…
New policing initiatives are paying off, says Penticton’s top cop
PENTICTON – With the busy summer law enforcement season fast approaching, Penticton’s top cop took…
Smoke haze expected to linger in Southern Interior until next week
It’s going to be a bit longer before skies clear in Kamloops and the Okanagan,…
Calling all filmmakers: Penticton film festival looking for submissions
PENTICTON – It’s time for local filmmakers to get creative as the call goes out…
Penticton woman competing in Maxim covergirl contest
PENTICTON – Penticton’s Brandi Hansen would be the first to admit she's more of an…
UPDATE: Penticton firefighters battle blaze at mobile home park
PENTICTON – One woman has been taken to hospital in serious condition and a Penticton…
The good, the bad and the ugly in this summer’s Thompson-Okanagan forecast
The Weather Channel has released its Canadian summer weather forecast with a prediction of weather…
Penticton charity group provides last supper, finally bows to city pressure to move from public space
PENTICTON – Last night was the last supper to be served to Penticton’s underprivileged in…
Penticton’s actions at Nanaimo Square, sidewalk sitting bylaw well received, mayor says
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton is merely acting on the demands of its citizens…
South Okanagan RCMP catch up with break-in suspect after lengthy chase
OLIVER – A man on the run from the law proved to be a stubborn…
Penticton search crews rescue mountain biker and hiker on weekend
PENTICTON – Penticton Search and Rescue volunteers were kept hopping this weekend with call outs…
Penticton river channel will slow to a six-pack for tubers this summer
PENTICTON – A low snow pack this winter will mean a more leisurely ride down…
Penticton’s vegan chocolatiers embarking sweet new path to success
PENTICTON – Tucked away in an obscure retail outlet far from Penticton’s downtown core is…
Weather alerts ended, but rain still expected in South Thompson and Okanagan
KELOWNA – Weather alerts for the South Thompson and Okanagan valleys ended overnight, but rain…
New federal tourism strategy aims to increase Thompson-Okanagan shoulder season
PENTICTON – Canada’s federal tourism minister says her government's new tourism strategy will help grow…
Okanagan weekend to start wet, but finish warm, sunny
KELOWNA – Showers and thunderstorms in the Okanagan are expected to give way to clearing…
Showers with possible thunderstorms on the way for Thompson, Okanagan
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement calling for up to 30 mm of…
$100 fines for sitting on sidewalk sensitive subject in downtown Penticton
PENTICTON – The day after Penticton City Council approved a bylaw amendment restricting sitting and…
Gucci Mane postpones South Okanagan concert
PENTICTON – Legendary rapper Gucci Mane is postponing his Penticton appearance. An agency working with…
People’s Party leader Maxime Bernier paying Thompson-Okanagan a visit
KAMLOOPS — Maxime Bernier will touring the Thompson-Okanagan this week. Starting tomorrow, May 23, the…
Penticton council OKs controversial bylaw restricting sitting on downtown sidewalks
PENTICTON – Citing a need for efficient use of downtown sidewalk space, an amendment to…
Sunshine, cloud and maybe some showers in Okanagan this week
KAMLOOPS – Okanagan residents can look forward to a variety of spring-like weather before things…
May long weekend forecast in Okanagan looking good
KELOWNA – There's the possibility of showers this May long weekend in the Okanagan, but…