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Pnsep2016
Life restored to stagnant Okanagan River oxbow in Penticton
PENTICTON – A Penticton environmental group is excited to see a project almost a decade…
A wet start to the week in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – A wet start to the week in the Okanagan, but by Wednesday, the…
Injured biker uses mobile app to send rescue crews her location
PENTICTON – Yesterday, an injured biker was rescued by helicopter, with help from her mobile…
Penticton Indian Band conducting archeological assessment prior to intersection upgrade
PENTICTON – Motorists travelling Highway 97 south of Penticton may have noticed a work crew…
Rain and cooler weather for the weekend in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – A bleak weather forecast from Environment Canada calls for rain all day Saturday…
Open burning bans to be rescinded for parts of Kamloops fire centre
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Starting tomorrow morning, Sept. 16, two of the current open burning bans in…
Canucks Young Stars Classic weekend in Penticton
PENTICTON – It’s Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic weekend in Penticton. The 2016 hockey tournament…
Crown moving forward with dangerous offender application against South Okanagan man
PENTICTON – The process to have a prolific offender declared a dangerous offender took a…
Apex Mountain Challenge beckons longboarders
PENTICTON – A Penticton longboard enthusiast is bringing a competition to Apex this weekend. Manu…
Summerland council see substantial savings in operating its own school board
SUMMERLAND – The District of Summerland is hoping their new concept for school administration will…
Several Southern Interior entrepreneurs to be honoured at Aboriginal Business Awards
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Several Aboriginal businesspeople from the Thompson-Okanagan will be celebrated next month for their…
Buckcherry set to rock the South Okanagan
PENTICTON – California rockers Buckcherry are making a stop in Penticton in November. The notorious…
Trucker pays hefty fine for bringing weapons into Canada at Osoyoos border
PENTICTON – A Penticton court judge sent a strong message today to U.S. residents entering…
Penticton RCMP officer charged in connection with crash that killed five-year-old
PENTICTON – A charge of driving without due care and attention has been approved against…
Cool, damp summer leads to half the number of wildfires in Thompson-Okanagan
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – While it wasn't the greatest summer weather-wise for those who enjoy outdoor recreation,…
Police seek public assistance in locating missing Penticton man
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are requesting the public’s help to locate a missing Penticton man.…
Penticton RCMP chase down suspects in stolen golf cart
PENTICTON – Two men in a golf cart weren’t chasing an errant tee shot when…
Warm temperatures and some rain for the Okanagan this weekend
OKANAGAN – For the weekend, Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures in the 20s with a…
Store security stabbed after shoplifting attempt
PENTICTON – A Penticton loss prevention officer avoided serious injury after being stabbed by a…
Penticton looks to lead Okanagan on marijuana dispensary legislation
PENTICTON – Penticton City Council broke new ground for the Okanagan yesterday after agreeing to…
Osoyoos RCMP locate jet ski, now seeking its owner
OSOYOOS – Osoyoos RCMP are looking for someone who is missing a jet ski. Cpl.…
Arrest leads Penticton police to cache of stolen mountain bikes
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP’s Targetted Enforcement Unit was successful in recovering a number of stolen…
Penticton man redefines ‘hump day’
PENTICTON – Thursday is the new hump day – at least, apparently, for one Penticton…
Police find and arrest man accused of robbing Kelowna restaurant
KELOWNA – A Grand Forks man was arrested after allegedly holding up a Kelowna restaurant…