Thompson Okanagan News - Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Suspect sought following brazen daylight robbery in Penticton
April 02, 2020 - 4:53 PM

Penticton RCMP are seeking a suspect involved in a robbery that occurred at a Martin Street business this morning.
Suspect in custody after passenger tossed from moving pickup in Summerland
April 02, 2020 - 3:05 PM

RCMP have a man in custody for pushing a passenger out of a moving vehicle in Summerland last night.
Snow on the way for the Okanagan
April 02, 2020 - 2:30 PM

It may be April but the outdoor tool of choice tomorrow might be a snow shovel rather than a hoe in the Okanagan with up to two centimetres of snow expected.
COVID-19 sees Vernon scrap utility bill interest, downtown parking meter enforcement
April 01, 2020 - 2:15 PM

The City of Vernon is waiving interest charges on utility bills and has scrapped parking meter charges in its downtown core due to the coronavirus.
Learning from home, through ZOOM and sometimes in class, Central Okanagan schools adapting fast
April 01, 2020 - 12:35 PM

Classroom learning will return as of Monday for the children of about 550 Central Okanagan families with Tier 1 essential service workers.
As homeless shelters close in Kelowna, Recreation Avenue campground comes back to life
April 01, 2020 - 10:09 AM

After being virtually deserted during the winter, people are setting up tents again at the designated campground area next the the curling club on Recreation Avenue in Kelowna.
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POLL: Do you think it’s time for government to vigorously enforce COVID-19 social distancing rules?
We're still seeing people ignoring or being sloppy about what should be very clear rules for social distancing. We've heard provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say she has the power to impose penalties on people ignorin

Okanagan winery adapts to COVID-19 'new realities' with virtual wine tastings
Social distancing and crowd restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting the Okanagan’s wine industry hard at this time of year. Wineries and vineyards are losing out on spring marketing opportunities, gatherings and e

Suspect sought following brazen daylight robbery in Penticton