Local News Penticton, South Okanagan & Similkameen Areas

New day use sites for Kamloops's homeless aimed to open early-August
July 24, 2021 - 6:30 AM

With The Loop now closed in Kamloops's Tranquille Corridor, the street has been quiet as the homeless population that used its services do not have a day space like it to go to.
Employers asked to 'seriously consider shutting down' during heat wave: WorkSafeBC
June 29, 2021 - 6:30 AM

WorkSafeBC is advising employers to consider closing down their workplaces if employees cannot be protected from the risk of heat stress.
Kamloops police dog gets a birthday shoutout
June 03, 2021 - 3:53 PM

Fargo, the Kamloops RCMP police dog, celebrated his eighth birthday yesterday.
Buckwheat gelato created by former Penticton chef could be first in world
May 31, 2021 - 6:29 AM

A Penticton man has created a recipe for a gelato that may be the first of its kind.
A tale of two pups surviving and thriving after Princeton seizure
April 04, 2021 - 11:01 AM

The BC SPCA offered a cheerful update to what had started as a sad story.
Adopt a kennel to help homeless animals this year
January 03, 2021 - 9:00 AM

The BCSPCA is offering an opportunity to honour a loved one, a beloved pet, or just your own commitment to animals, by adopting a kennel.
Union for Kamloops bylaw officers fighting move to create 'community service officers'
December 02, 2020 - 12:08 PM

The union representing Kamloops bylaw enforcement officers and jail guards has taken a strong stance against the City's bylaw department restructuring plan.
Rapid testing in long term care homes is essential for reducing the spread of COVID-19, new reports say
November 20, 2020 - 7:45 AM

Two reports are now out on conditions in B.C. long term care homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cessna lands short of runway at Kelowna International Airport
November 01, 2020 - 8:08 PM

A Cessna 172 training aircraft landed short of the Kelowna International Airport runway and in the grass, Sunday night.

"The lone occupant of the aircraft was treated by B.C. Ambulance for minor injuries and released," YLW said in a press release about the incident that happened at around 5 p.m. on Nov.1.

Due to the incident, YLW is experiencing delays in arriving and departing flights and the airport is fully operational.
Halloween happenings in Kamloops, Okanagan
October 10, 2020 - 6:30 AM

The scariest part of Halloween this year is making plans while in the midst of a global pandemic. Although many beloved events have been cancelled due to safety concerns, there are still plenty of ways to get your spook on this month.
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When to pick those pumpkins as nights get colder in Kamloops, Okanagan
Pumpkins are reaching maturity and turning orange in many backyards in Kamloops and the Okanagan as Halloween approaches but with reports of frosty nights coming, some residents are wondering if they should pull their pumpkins off the vine early.

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