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Air quality advisory issued by Environment Canada for Thompson, Okanagan regions due to wildfire smoke
Environment Canada has issued an air quality advisory for south central B.C. as wildfires burn…
Penticton’s reputation as a cycling destination could be at risk due to bike theft
PENTICTON – Penticton is working hard to establish itself as a cycling tourism destination, a…
Okanagan and Thompson rivers proving deadlier than lakes this year
This year, the Thompson-Okanagan has experienced a fairly unusual trend of more people drowning in…
Who stopped the rain? Southern Interior goes from flood to near drought in a month
After one of the wettest springs on record, Kamloops and Kelowna are in one of…
Hundred year old high temperature records fall in the Southern Interior
Temperature records melted away in all the major cities in the Thompson-Okanagan region yesterday. Environment…
Campfire ban across Kamloops Fire Centre
Anyone planning to camp in in the Southern Interior this weekend will not be allowed…
UPDATE: Temporary fire ban issued for South Okangan, Similkameen
PENTICTON – A temporary open fire ban has been issued for the South Okanagan and…
Hot, dry weekend in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The high temperatures are sticking around for the weekend in the Okanagan with…
Fire crews continue work to douse Kaleden wildfire
PENTICTON – Kaleden residents are breathing easier today following the chaos yesterday when a wildfire…
Medical issues behind South Okanagan slow speed police chase
PENTICTION – An Oliver resident won’t likely face charges but will lose his license after…
Maps show where to buy local food in the Southern Interior
Buy Local B.C. has released their latest maps of where you can find fresh, local…
Grab your water bottle, it’s going to get hot — really hot
Weather officials are warning of a long, hot stretch of weather over the coming days.…
Evacuation order rescinded, alert remains in effect for Kaleden
PENTICTON – A mandatory evacuation of 18 homes following a wildfire in Kaleden has been…
Former Mountie and hockey coach to stand trial in Kamloops for sex charges
KAMLOOPS – A former RCMP officer and youth hockey coach will face trial in Kamloops…
High to extreme fire danger across Southern Interior have yet to spark campfire ban
With a warm week ahead for much of the Southern Interior, B.C. Wildfire officials will…
Hot, dry week ahead in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – On the heels of a very dry June, the Okanagan is in for…
Police asking for help to find missing Oliver woman
OLIVER – RCMP are looking to the public for help to find a missing 46-year-old…
Overdoses claimed 129 lives in B.C. last month
Last month illicit drug overdose deaths dropped slightly, but since May of 2016, deaths in…
Penticton channel tubing operator delays opening after drowning
PENTICTON – A Penticton company normally fully operational at this time of year is delaying…
Expect more Coquihalla Highway delays than usual this Canada Day long weekend
Canada's birthday weekend is just around the corner, and the already busy travel weekend could…
Channel tubing in Penticton comes with a high risk this summer
PENTICTON – The drowning in the Okanagan River Channel at Green Mountain Road bridge in…
UPDATE: Man hit and killed by dump truck in Penticton
PENTICTON – A pedestrian was hit by a dump truck in downtown Penticton this afternoon.…
Heat, sunshine and some cloud for Canada 150 in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – It looks like the weather will cooperate on the Canada Day long weekend…
Penticton RCMP welcome new police dog
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP have a new weapon in their crime fighting arsenal as the…