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Brisk turnout for B.C. Cannabis Store job fair in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton will see a B.C. Cannabis Store opening in Penticton later this year,…
iN WINE: Oliver’s Covert Farms Family Estate scoops up medals in international organic wine award
OLIVER – Oliver’s Covert Farms Family Estate took it to the competition at the recently…
Okanagan grape growers looking for sunshine and heat to finish the summer
OKANAGAN FALLS – Okanagan grape growers have mixed opinions about this year’s growing season, as…
B.C. in focus: Take a virtual tour of Hedley’s historic Mascot Mine
PENTICTON – Mine tours to the fabled Hedley Mascot mine site in the Similkameen Valley…
The ‘white stilts’ of Okanagan Lake
PENTICTON – They are an interesting oddity, and a piece of the landscape that becomes…
Sacred and revered by local First Nations, Spotted Lake is a natural wonder
It’s a small lake with a big reputation for its uniqueness. Spotted Lake, located in…
Travel through time on a trip from Victoria to Swartz Bay
PENTICTON – If you’re heading out on a road trip to Victoria this long weekend,…
UPDATE: Man wanted by Penticton RCMP for domestic assault arrested
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP say the man wanted for domestic assault has been arrested. Floyd…
Look up tonight to catch a glimpse of the Black Supermoon
There will be a Black Supermoon on the rise tonight in southern B.C. July’s second…
Body found near Penticton marina identified as missing kayaker
PENTICTON – A body that washed up on Okanagan Lake near the marina in Penticton…
Penticton businesses launch new foodie-friendly shopping event for Peachfest
PENTICTON – A new tasting and shopping event is headed to Penticton’s downtown core in…
Wildfire crews gain upper hand on Similkameen blaze
CAWSTON – South Similkameen residents are breathing more easily as the Richter Mountain wildfire is…
UPDATE: Evacuation alert rescinded for Richter Mountain wildfire in Similkameen
CAWSTON – Growth of the wildfire burning in the Similkameen has slowed, as burning conditions…
Paw Patrol live show coming to Okanagan
PENTICTON – A Paw Patrol adventure is coming to Penticton’s South Okanagan Events Centre. The…
Someone tried to burn down the Osoyoos RCMP station
Police have arrested a man for setting fire to the Osoyoos RCMP detachment in a…
Okanagan fruit growers look to the sky to control starling problem
PENTICTON – The Okanagan Wildlife and Nature Society is hoping that protecting and helping one…
Why star gazers from across Western Canada are headed to the South Okanagan
PENTICTON – Organizers of the Mount Kobau Star Party are keeping an eye on a…
UPDATE: Similkameen wildfire grows to 80 ha
PENTICTON – The out of control wildfire burning in the Similkameen has grown to 80…
New crime-fighting app going gangbusters in one Okanagan city
PENTICTON – Penticton residents have taken to a new app that promises to help communities…
South Okanagan conservation officers investigate possible bear attack on KVR trail
PENTICTON – Residents of the South Okanagan community of Kaleden are being warned to be…
Mostly sunshine for the Okanagan this weekend
KELOWNA – The Okanagan forecast for the next few days calls for lots of sun…
Concerns rise as downtown Penticton tent camp grows
PENTICTON – Some residents and businesses surrounding a new tent camp on Penticton’s Main Street…
Traffic stop leads Penticton RCMP to fake IDs and stolen property
PENTICTON – Penticton police arrested a man for prohibited driving earlier this month and wound…
Kamloops biologist ready to test new fire ant control method in South Okanagan
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University biologist Rob Higgins hopes to test a new concept for…