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$2.5 million South Okanagan radio telescope will be online in time for eclipse
PENTICTON – A new multimillion dollar radio telescope in Kaleden will get its first big…
Unsettled weather and winds expected across Southern Interior tomorrow
The Southern Interior could see wind, rain, and thunderstorms to start off the weekend. Environment…
Motorcyclist airlifted after head-on collision in South Okanagan
PENTICTON – A serious head-on collision between a motorcycle and an SUV pulling a camper…
Okanagan one of the best places in Canada to see solar eclipse
OKANAGAN – If you have to be in Canada for the solar eclipse next week, you…
Temperatures returning to seasonal normals this weekend in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – This weekend is going to offer people a break from the heat as…
UPDATE: Human-caused wildfire near Naramata contained
PENTICTON – The local fire chief says crews were lucky they knocked down a wildfire…
Two youth face charges after mob of teens swarm Penticton police
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP had their hands full after a crowd of teenagers became unruly…
Judge decries role as ‘mental health worker’ in sentencing teen arsonist
PENTICTON – Judges routinely cite the need to denounce crime and criminals, but today a Penticton…
Warm and dry in the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – After some rain and cool temperatures on the weekend — and a very…
Smoky skies bulletin is back for the B.C. Interior
After rescinding the smoky skies advisory due to a change in the weather on the…
Police warn of phone calls asking for funds for charity
Police in the Southern Interior are warning the public about a telephone scam making the…
Evacuation alert for properties between Sitkum Creek and Crescent Bay
CASTLEGAR – More evacuation alerts issued yesterday, Aug. 12, because of a 70-hectare wildfire near…
How air quality affects wildfire evacuees returning home
VICTORIA – A result of the wildfires in British Columbia is tens of thousands of…
The air quality index explained
With more than 100 wildfires burning across the province, residents are getting used to –…
Penticton RCMP seek the public’s help with the Valley First Credit Union robbery
PENTICTON – Police in Penticton are investigating the robbery of the Valley Frist Credit Union on…
Roadside shoulder mowing on hold until rain returns
Extremely dry conditions throughout the Thompson-Okanagan has left highway maintenance contractors and the province with…
Okanagan grape harvest on track for a good year
PENTICTON – Extreme weather this spring and summer doesn’t appear to be impacting the Okanagan’s…
Rain and cooler weather in the forecast for the Okanagan this weekend
OKANAGAN – This weekend may finally offer people a break from the hot and dry…
Precision skydiving team big hit with air show crowd
PENTICTON – Smoky skies and an abbreviated program from the Snowbirds failed to dampen enthusiasm…
Keremeos archer aims for world competition after successful Quebec national championship
PENTICTON – Keremeos resident Miranda Sparkes is pumped and ready for an international championship following…
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan wildlife is ready for their close-up, are you ready with your camera?
KELOWNA – The B.C. SPCA is holding its ninth annual Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest, and so…
How you can help with the multisport festival coming to South Okanagan
PENTICTON – The call is out to get involved as the City of Penticton prepares…
Snowbirds still scheduled to fly in Penticton tomorrow, but smoky conditions may be a factor
PENTICTON – The Snowbirds are in Penticton and expect to stage their air show tomorrow…
Cops are strapping on their lifejackets to combat drinking and boating this long weekend
THOMPSON OKANAGAN – People know that drinking and driving has deadly consequences, this extends to…