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Cannabis questionnaire proves popular with Pentictonites
PENTICTON – The first step in the Penticton’s engagement program for input into municipal cannabis…
No shortage of spring runoff problems in the South Okanagan, Similkameen
PENTICTON – This week's above seasonal temperatures are expected to give way to cooler conditions…
Penticton businesswoman fined $1,000 for neglecting her dogs
PENTICTON – “How we treat animals in our care and at our mercy is also…
Warm weather sparks high streamflow advisory for Southern Interior
While most of us will bask in the sunny, warm weather forecast this week in…
These tiny strips could save hundreds of lives
Social service agencies in six Interior cities will be offering drug-testing strips for users. It's…
No free ‘environmental’ pass for South Okanagan governments during flood, fire season
PENTICTON – Local governments take on a lot of responsibility when natural disasters threaten communities…
Soaring gas prices hit Interior drivers were it hurts, in the wallet
It costs more to fill up your gas tank in the Southern Interior than most…
Local inmates join fight to protect South Okanagan from flooding
OLIVER – It’s all hands on deck in the South Okanagan as even inmates at…
Highway 97 closed north of Oliver for construction
OLIVER – Highway 97 has been closed in both directions for construction around 10 kilometres…
How rising temperatures this week may impact flood risk
The weather is heating up and the threat of flooding from a sudden spring freshet…
Special weather statement for Kootenay and Rogers Pass
More snow on high-elevation roads today. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the…
What message do tourists to the Okanagan get through floods and fires and smoke?
PENTICTON – The floods, fires and smoke that occur in the Okanagan Valley from time…
B.C. Wildfire crews provide boost to South Okanagan flood control efforts
OLIVER – B.C. Wildfire personnel are keeping busy ahead of fire season by providing assistance…
How to see the Lyrid meteor shower from the Interior
You can catch a meteor shower by looking up at the night sky before dawn…
Prescribed burn set for Garnet Valley area near Summerland
SUMMERLAND – Residents of the Summerland’s Garnet Valley area can expect to see smoke in…
$2 million investment proposed for Penticton amusement park
PENTICTON – A major investment being proposed by the owners of Penticton’s LocoLanding Adventure Park…
South Okanagan man gets two years for drunk driving spree that crashed two vehicles in Vernon
PENTICTON – The man responsible for an alcohol induced crime spree that resulted in two…
Okanagan Fest of Ale weekend in Penticton
PENTICTON – Spring must be here, with an annual rite of spring being the Okanagan’s…
This is the time for some dam vigilance in the Okanagan
PENTICTON – The failure of a dam on the upper reaches of Testalinden Creek near…
Urban deer issues increasing with spring, fawning season
PENTICTON – Spring season brings many things with it, including an increase in urban deer…
Homeless Penticton woman sentenced for assault gets assistance from her victim
PENTICTON – A homeless Penticton woman facing an assault charge was released from jail yesterday…
Crime spree started in Osoyoos with beer theft, ended in Vernon with truck crash
PENTICTON – A South Okanagan man with a serious addiction to alcohol could spend 36…
Penticton RCMP recover stolen artwork
PENTICTON – A thief with a taste for the arts struck in Penticton on the…
Snowfall warning for Kootenay pass
Drivers should take extra caution today. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Highway…