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How common crimes compare in Southern Interior cities
From bike thefts to property crime, Kelowna RCMP has broken down which cities in the…
South Okanagan’s emergency services supervisor resigns amid widespread flooding
PENTICTON – The regional district is losing its emergency operations supervisor during a critical period.…
April worst month so far for 2017 drug overdose deaths in B.C.
The number of suspected drug overdose deaths in April measures out to roughly four lives…
Brace yourselves, severe thunderstorm watch issued for Okanagan and Shuswap
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Okanagan and Shuswap this morning. Environment…
Rising water sparks state of emergency in Summerland neighbourhood
SUMMERLAND – The rising water in Okanagan Lake has forced the District of Summerland to…
Bank error sparks Penticton police response to deal with angry customer
PENTICTON – An unhappy bank customer in Penticton became so upset the police were called…
Volunteers sought for annual Okanagan bat count
OKANAGAN – An Okanagan organization is looking for volunteers to go batty – sort of.…
Kamloops goes Boldly Unscripted: The hits and misses of city slogans
They probably sounded great on the drawing board, but sometimes city slogans plastered across welcome…
Northern Lights dazzle skies and eyes in Southern Interior
There's something magical about watching the Northern Lights and over the weekend and many in…
Heat to start the week, but showers coming soon for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Rain showers are in the forecast for the Okanagan this week. Today, May…
Foreigner to play Penticton’s South Okanagan Events Centre
PENTICTON – Foreigner is bringing 40 years of iconic rock music to Penticton this fall.…
Email scammers try to issue speeding ticket to B.C. RCMP
The B.C. RCMP has been targetted by an email scam making the rounds. E Division…
Looking for sun at the beach? Try Penticton this weekend
PENTICTON – With all the media attention on the Okanagan Valley’s flooding issues this week,…
Officials in Thompson-Okanagan want sustainable tourism seal
If tourism workers in the region have their way, the Thompson-Okanagan will be the first…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Regional District pricing out a temporary fix for Similkameen dike
PENTICTON – Local and provincial governments say they are working to come up a way…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Penticton seeks emergency funding for marina breakwater repairs
PENTICTON – Tuesday night's windstorm caused so much damage to the Penticton Yacht Club’s breakwater…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Penticton emergency and work crews continue to fight rising waters
PENTICTON – The busy days and anxious nights will continue for Penticton emergency personnel and…
South Okanagan initiative to include aboriginal story in Canada’s 150 celebrations
PENTICTON – A group of South Okanagan First Nations are hoping their initiative will stimulate…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Wave action damage on Okanagan Lake in Penticton
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton is currently conducting damage assessments following an intense wind…
Emergency crews rally to rescue hiker at Skaha Bluffs
PENTICTON – Penticton Search and Rescue along with Penticton Fire Department came to the aid…
Thief steals pickup, goes on bonus spending spree with credit card
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are advising people to lock their vehicles, and leave them empty,…
South Okanagan career criminal could join short list of Canada’s worst criminals
PENTICTON – One of the South Okanagan's most prolific and notorious criminals could be in…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Unseasonably high river flow and flood conditions persist in Interior
Rivers continue to flow higher than normal with extreme flows and flood conditions persisting in…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Penticton prepares for weather change on Okanagan Lake
PENTICTON – A change in the weather means a new flooding threat on Okanagan Lake…