Thompson Okanagan News - Penticton, South Okanagan & Similkameen Areas

Vernon dance marathon set to get locals grooving
May 08, 2025 - 4:00 PM

Nothing says good old-fashioned fun like a blast to the past dance marathon.
Woman in hospital after stabbing in Kamloops
May 08, 2025 - 9:17 AM

Police are asking the public for information about a stabbing this past weekend that sent a woman to the hospital.
Kamloops woman scratched with a needle during a fight
May 08, 2025 - 9:02 AM

A woman was taken to hospital after she was scratched with the needle on a syringe during a fight in Kamloops.
Kamloops RCMP hope to identify suspects after teen hospitalized in assault
May 08, 2025 - 8:56 AM

Kamloops RCMP have released images of suspects in a North Shore assault in March that sent a youth to the hospital.
RCMP looking for 'person of interest' after Kamloops garbage can fires
May 05, 2025 - 2:10 PM

While not calling the situation suspicious or using the word arson, Kamloops RCMP are searching for someone related to a series of garbage can fires this past weekend.
Heavily-armed RCMP officers respond to firearm report at Kamloops hotel
April 29, 2025 - 4:56 PM

There was a heavy police presence at a hotel on Columbia Street in Kamloops this afternoon.
More ...

Top ten reasons to get our newsletter
Top Ten Reasons to get our newsletter 1. Find something new: You don’t need to read things twice. We try hard to find stories others don’t have. 2. Exclusive content: You’ll find stuff in the newsletter you won&rsquo

Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer. A new bylaw will require hosts get business licenses, bringing Kamloops in line with similar restrictions ac

Vernon dance marathon set to get locals grooving