Penticton news
Peach Fest committee pulls together mini celebration amid challenging year
It may have seemed like lousy growing conditions earlier in the year, but the team…
Hundreds of fire evacuees allowed to return home near Anarchist Mountain
Evacuation orders have been rescinded for hundreds of South Okanagan homeowners. The Nk’Mip Creek wildfire,…
Nk’Mip wildfire mapped at 16K hectares
The Nk'Mip wildfire north of Osoyoos has covered an estimated 16,000 hectares according to a…
Residents threatened by wildfire near Oliver feeling uneasy
Some residents of a rural community near Oliver are saying the early response to a…
Penticton Speedway races into new season with major changes
The Penticton Speedway opened the gates to an audience of nearly 1,000 fans on Saturday…
Massive stainless steel T-rex to have a home in Penticton
Penticton’s no Jurassic Park but that's not stopping a 15,000 pound T-rex from settling down…
Oliver Fire Department puts out grass fire started by bird hitting power lines
The Oliver Fire Department was sent to the scene of a grass fire Saturday morning…
Thunderstorms, high temperatures could challenge firefighters near Okanagan Falls
A wildfire near Okanagan Falls has grown to 8,214 hectares mostly on the fire’s northern…
Dog burned in South Okanagan wildfire back with owner and recovering
A dog injured by South Okanagan wildfire is on the road to recovery after going…
Firefighters expect ‘increased wildfire activity’ due to hot, dry conditions near Okanagan Falls
A wildfire burning roughly three kilometres away from Okanagan Falls is expected to see increased…
Thomas Creek wildfire near Okanagan Falls grows to 7,918 ha
A wildfire burning near Okanagan Falls has reached 7,918 ha, according to the latest from…
iN VIDEO: Mexican firefighters welcomed to South Okanagan with Syilx drum ceremony
Mexican firefighters arriving in the South Okanagan this past weekend and were welcomed with a…
South Okanagan produce store asks for local support after business declines due to wildfire
A South Okanagan produce stand and store is asking residents for help to support their…
Hot, dry windy conditions challenging firefighting efforts on wildfire near Okanagan Falls
The B.C. Wildfire Service continues to battle a more than 7,000 hectare blaze located near…
Cabin saved from Thomas Creek Wildfire
The Thomas Creek wildfire burning near Okanagan Falls has challenged the crews battling it back…