Pnsep2021

Minimal fire behaviour expected for South Okanagan wildfires
With cooler temperatures, fire activity today is expected to be minimal as crews tackle large…

UPDATE: RCMP investigating suspicious death reported near Penticton Secondary track and field
The Penticton RCMP is investigating after a young man was found unresponsive at a Penticton…

More of B.C.’s air was conditioned this summer than ever before
British Columbians have achieved a new high score for air conditioning usage. “Record-breaking temperatures and…

Federal Election 2021: Top candidates from 2019 face off again in South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding
The merger of the South Okanagan and the West Kootenays into a single riding brought…

Trappers to cull up to 35 coyotes in Vancouver’s Stanley Park
The Ministry of Forests is stepping up its response to the frequent coyote attacks happening…

Significant progress being made on Skaha Creek wildfire
It’s been one week since the Skaha Creek wildfire was discovered and B.C. Wildfire Service…

Winds expected to pick up near 230 ha wildfire burning close to Penticton
A wildfire burning to the southwest of Penticton has not seen significant growth overnight but…

Why there are more grasshoppers, leafhoppers than usual in Okanagan this summer
Grasshoppers and leafhoppers are both benefitting from the hot and dry summer of 2021 in…

UPDATE: New wildfire burning southwest of Penticton; evacuation alerts issued
The Hedges Butte wildfire was discovered 12 kilometres southwest of Penticton today, Sept 3. The…

Penticton Chamber virtual all-candidates forum will focus on business
The concerns of business owners will be the focus of a virtual all-candidates forum being…

Penticton woman looking for answers after car window shatters while driving
While driving her son home from work last night, the driver's side window on a…

New direct flights from Penticton Airport to Vancouver International
There’s a new way for travellers to fly from Penticton to Vancouver. Cascadia Air’s commuter…

Summer-like weather to continue into September in Kamloops, Okanagan: Environment Canada
While there has been some cool and damp days in the last couple of weeks,…

Proof of vaccination will be required for BCHL games in Penticton
Proof of full vaccination will be required to watch the Penticton Vees at home during…

Expect more smoke from Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton
Expect to see more smoke coming from the Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton today, but…