Local News Penticton, South Okanagan & Similkameen Areas

Kamloops day space for homeless not open due to threats to landlord
September 21, 2021 - 11:00 AM

A day space in Kamloops for homeless people dubbed Envision is still not open yet because the property owner backed out since receiving threats.
Alert system in South Okanagan regional district getting replaced
August 22, 2021 - 8:40 AM

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen had to find a new mass notification system after Civic Ready called it quits in Canada.
Sicamous Creek gorge holding wildfire near Shuswap community at bay
July 23, 2021 - 11:16 AM

The Sicamous Creek gorge near the Shuswap community that was the source of flooding in 2012 is now its saving grace.
Growth of out of control wildfire near Osoyoos could impact Highway 3
July 22, 2021 - 4:04 PM

A roughly 2,000 hectare wildfire burning to the near Osoyoos has grown, causing more evacuation orders and could potentially close Highway 3.
iN VIDEO: City of Kamloops revokes The Loop's business license
July 22, 2021 - 12:14 PM

The City of Kamloops is revoking The Loop's business license, effectively ending its ability to operate.
'Still not out of the woods,' Sicamous mayor recounts experience with wildfire
July 22, 2021 - 6:30 AM

In the 20 years Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz has lived in the town, he’s never seen a wildfire like this threaten.
Resiliency Centre for wildfire evacuees set to open in Kamloops
July 19, 2021 - 7:00 PM

A one stop shop for wildfire evacuees is opening in Kamloops tomorrow to meet the complex needs of evacuees who continue to flee fires in the Thompson Nicola Regional District, often with only a pre-packed bag in hand.
iN VIDEO: Wildfire that caused evacuation of North Okanagan residents being held
July 10, 2021 - 8:57 AM

A highly visible wildfire that caused the evacuation of North Okanagan residents last night is now classified as being held, which means firefighters don't expect it to grow.
Lytton-area man's home remains standing after fire; parents not as fortunate
July 09, 2021 - 8:00 PM

Andrew Loring had no idea what was behind him as he drove home with groceries from Lytton on June 30.
‘Beautiful smile, strong back’: Dedicated Falkland volunteer remembered
July 09, 2021 - 10:53 AM

A dedicated volunteer with the Shuswap Emergency Program in Falkland is being remembered.
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Kamloops Farmers' Market is a delicious adventure
The Kamloops Farmer’s Market is a bi-weekly market that beautifully showcases the bounty from the surrounding areas of the Thompson Valley. The big market happens on Saturdays with around 100 vendors on site selling their products. We

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