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Pnjan2023
First baby born in the Okanagan in 2023 is a girl
The first baby born in the Okanagan this year is from Peachland. Baby Eleanor was…
iN TRAFFIC: Interior highways are in good shape today
Interior highways may be wet and slippery today, Jan. 4, but there don't seem to…
iN TRAFFIC: Compact snow and slush reported on some Interior highways
Some Interior highways are snowy and slushy this morning. It’s snowing on Highway 1 between…
Highway 97 closing for blasting north of Summerland
The main highway between the Central and South Okanagan will be shut down for an…
Travelling this winter? Here’s 5 ways to get more out of Drive B.C.
British Columbia’s mountainous landscapes often mean dicey driving conditions – especially in the wintertime. It’s always…
iN TRAFFIC: Fog and a chance of precipitation in the Interior today
There is a fog advisory in effect for the SImilkameen, and a few other minor…
Snowfall warning in effect for Highway 3
A snowfall warning is in effect for Highway 3 this afternoon and tonight. Up to…
iN TRAFFIC: Foggy morning in parts of the Interior
There's some fog, wet weather and slippery roads in the Interior today, Jan. 8. DriveB.C.…
Okanagan and Boundary snow packs topped up the most in B.C. by December’s storms
Snow packs were increased throughout B.C. as a result of the significant amounts of precipitation…
Highway 3 closing at 10 p.m. for avalanche control
Highway 3 will be closed tonight due to avalanche control work. DriveB.C. reported the road…
Summerland private school loses appeal over ‘illegal’ teacher
A Summerland private school, that knowingly employed a foreign teacher with no work permit, has…
Racist graffiti spray-painted on Penticton Indian Band signage
Signage near Penticton Indian Band was found vandalized with racist graffiti this week. The Green…
Comet may soon be visible from Kamloops and the Okanagan
A comet is nearing the earth and it may become visible to the naked eye…
Penticton’s LocoLanding amusement park wants to save the city $20,000
The City of Penticton was planning on dumping some older public washrooms, however a nearby…
Summerland man with celebrity goats planning to expand herd
A couple of goats are becoming celebrities in the Okanagan and the owner is loving…