News Items tag as: PNFEB2022

iN VIDEO: Footage released of brazen arsonist in Oliver pot shop blaze
March 02, 2022 - 6:00 AM
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The owner of an Oliver cannabis store has released video footage of a brazen arson attack that took place last week.
Keremeos residents hear sound of rockslide
February 28, 2022 - 10:53 AM

A rockslide just outside of Keremeos last night caused some concern for residents.
South Okanagan board game puts players in the driver seat of a wine tour
February 27, 2022 - 6:06 PM
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A visitor to Naramata was so charmed by the village he decided to create a board game about going on tours of the community’s wineries and vineyards.
One person dead after crash on Highway 3
February 27, 2022 - 3:46 PM

One man has died after his vehicle crashed on Highway 3 this morning near Keremeos.
Osoyoos man awarded $1,500 in small claims court after racist abuse, assault by neighbour
February 27, 2022 - 7:01 AM

An Osoyoos man who was the target of racial slurs, and then assaulted by his neighbour, has been awarded $1,500 in small claims court.
Heavy snowfall warnings issued for Interior highways
February 26, 2022 - 8:48 AM

Forecasts of heavy snowfall have prompted special weather statements for Highways 1, 3 and 5.
Ukrainian families invited to borsch supper tonight in Oliver
February 25, 2022 - 3:26 PM

In light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a couple from Oliver is opening their doors and offering a borsch supper to any local Ukrainian family tonight.
No major impact on gas prices in Kamloops, Okanagan due to invasion of Ukraine, yet
February 25, 2022 - 2:30 PM

The Russian invasion of Ukraine won't help the price of gasoline in the long term, but it likely won't impact gas prices in the Okanagan and Kamloops in the short term.
Two years probation for prolific offender who stole a Harley Davidson in Keremeos
February 25, 2022 - 12:30 PM

A man will spend two years on probation for stealing a Harley Davidson that was never recovered.
RCMP investigating after reporter spat on at Osoyoos border crossing protest
February 24, 2022 - 2:30 PM

The Osoyoos RCMP has launched a formal investigation after a reporter was allegedly spat on during a protest at the border crossing last weekend.
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News Items tag as: PNFEB2022

iN VIDEO: Footage released of brazen arsonist in Oliver pot shop blaze

Keremeos residents hear sound of rockslide

South Okanagan board game puts players in the driver seat of a wine tour

One person dead after crash on Highway 3

Osoyoos man awarded $1,500 in small claims court after racist abuse, assault by neighbour

Heavy snowfall warnings issued for Interior highways

Ukrainian families invited to borsch supper tonight in Oliver

No major impact on gas prices in Kamloops, Okanagan due to invasion of Ukraine, yet

Two years probation for prolific offender who stole a Harley Davidson in Keremeos

RCMP investigating after reporter spat on at Osoyoos border crossing protest

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