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Rising water sparks state of emergency in Summerland neighbourhood
SUMMERLAND – The rising water in Okanagan Lake has forced the District of Summerland to…
Bank error sparks Penticton police response to deal with angry customer
PENTICTON – An unhappy bank customer in Penticton became so upset the police were called…
Volunteers sought for annual Okanagan bat count
OKANAGAN – An Okanagan organization is looking for volunteers to go batty – sort of.…
Kamloops goes Boldly Unscripted: The hits and misses of city slogans
They probably sounded great on the drawing board, but sometimes city slogans plastered across welcome…
Northern Lights dazzle skies and eyes in Southern Interior
There's something magical about watching the Northern Lights and over the weekend and many in…
Heat to start the week, but showers coming soon for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Rain showers are in the forecast for the Okanagan this week. Today, May…
Email scammers try to issue speeding ticket to B.C. RCMP
The B.C. RCMP has been targetted by an email scam making the rounds. E Division…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Regional District pricing out a temporary fix for Similkameen dike
PENTICTON – Local and provincial governments say they are working to come up a way…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Penticton emergency and work crews continue to fight rising waters
PENTICTON – The busy days and anxious nights will continue for Penticton emergency personnel and…
South Okanagan initiative to include aboriginal story in Canada’s 150 celebrations
PENTICTON – A group of South Okanagan First Nations are hoping their initiative will stimulate…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Wave action damage on Okanagan Lake in Penticton
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton is currently conducting damage assessments following an intense wind…
Emergency crews rally to rescue hiker at Skaha Bluffs
PENTICTON – Penticton Search and Rescue along with Penticton Fire Department came to the aid…
Thief steals pickup, goes on bonus spending spree with credit card
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are advising people to lock their vehicles, and leave them empty,…
South Okanagan career criminal could join short list of Canada’s worst criminals
PENTICTON – One of the South Okanagan's most prolific and notorious criminals could be in…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Unseasonably high river flow and flood conditions persist in Interior
Rivers continue to flow higher than normal with extreme flows and flood conditions persisting in…
UPDATE: Penticton RCMP investigating school threat
PENTICTON – RCMP are investigating a threat made at Skaha Lake Middle School in Penticton.…
UPDATE: Coquihalla remains closed after early morning truck fire; not likely to open before midnight
KAMLOOPS – Crews are on scene trying to figure out what to do after a…
UPDATED FLOOD WATCH 2017: Unseasonably hot temperatures coming tomorrow could increase flood risk
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A special weather statement has just been issued by Environment Canada for most of…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Okanagan Lake continues to rise as Summerland helps prepare residents for highwater mark
SUMMERLAND – As waters in Okanagan Lake continue to rise officials are warning lakefront property…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Where you can’t camp in the Southern Interior this weekend
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – For many people in the Southern Interior, the Victoria Day long weekend marks…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Volunteers boost efforts to save Penticton Yacht Club from rising lake waters
PENTICTON – Efforts to prevent flooding at the Penticton Yacht Club continued today. Yacht Club…
Travel delays on the Coquihalla this summer with two construction projects
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A pair of major construction projects will cause delays this summer for anyone…
RCMP ready for May long weekend traffic
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Anyone planning to head out on a road trip this weekend in B.C.…
Is Mosquito-geddon on the way in the Okanagan?
PENTICTON – High water throughout the Okanagan is threatening to create massive numbers of mosquitoes…