Pnoct2017

Snow possible in Vernon, Kelowna tonight
The Okanagan could get its first taste of winter tonight. The Environment Canada forecast calls…
Penticton judge persuaded to issue light sentence for heroin-fuelled crime spree
PENTICTON – A Penticton man escaped further jail time following sentencing in court today for…

Second fire in a week at south end of Channel Parkway
PENTICTON – For the second time in a week, firefighters have attended a grass fire…

Pickup trucks easy pickings for weekend thieves
PENTICTON – Thieves made off with two pickup trucks over the weekend in the South…

One vehicle recovered as another one goes missing in rural break-in
PENTICTON – One vehicle was recovered but two are still missing after thieves swapped a…

Two of the most severe flu strains expected in the Interior this year
Interior Health says they are expecting two of the more serious types of flu in…

Motorists escape serious injury in separate crashes
PENTICTON – No one was seriously hurt in a pair of single vehicle crashes in…

Why so many Interior families have to choose between work and family
KAMLOOPS – Brent McFarlen is an electrician and a dad. But for the last six…

Penticton fire crews put out early morning balcony fire
PENTICTON – A cigarette butt sparked a balcony fire in Penticton early this morning. Firefighters…

Two break and enters reported in Penticton last night
PENTICTON – RCMP are investigating a pair of overnight break and enters in Penticton Police…

iN PHOTOS: Thanksgiving long weekend
THOMPSON OKANAGAN – It is Thanksgiving day and people are enjoying their holiday. This holiday…
Looking for a forever home; South Okanagan/Similkameen SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – The South Okanagan/Similkameen Shelter would like everyone to meet Aero. Aero is a…

Similkameen woman returns from eye-opening world archery competition
KEREMEOS – A Similkameen woman was the highest placing North American in her category at…
Grass fire in Oliver sparked by discarded cigarette
OLIVER – It might be October, but Okanagan fire departments continue to answer calls for…

New triathlon event announced for Penticton in 2018
PENTICTON – Penticton will have a new triathlon next summer. MB Events executive director Michael…