News Items tag as: PNJAN2021

Vehicle accidents cause delays on Highway 5, Highway 99
January 22, 2022 - 8:41 AM

Accidents on Highway 5 and Highway 99 are causing traffic delays this morning, according to the latest from DriveB.C.
iN VIDEO: Penticton poet Shane Koyczan emerges from pandemic with message
January 05, 2022 - 8:30 AM

Penticton spoken word artist Shane Koyczan is shining a light on the importance of hope through the COVID-19 pandemic with his latest project A Tomorrow.
January was a lot less winter-like than usual in Kamloops, Okanagan
February 01, 2021 - 2:40 PM

If you were thinking January was pretty nice weather-wise in the Okanagan and Kamloops, you were correct. Temperatures were warmer than normal and there was a lot less snow and rain than usual.
Penticton MP calls for new funding model for Nav Canada
January 31, 2021 - 6:00 PM

South Okanagan - West Kootenay MP Richard Cannings is concerned for the recovery of local airport operations as the aviation business continues to be ravaged by COVID-19.
Petition calls for better cell and internet service at Apex Mountain Ski Resort
January 31, 2021 - 4:31 PM

A petition to improve internet and cell service at Apex Mountain Ski Resort has gained 250 signatures, reflecting changes in the ways people are living and working.
B.C. COVID-19 restrictions allow seed swaps — but no seeds
January 30, 2021 - 7:30 AM

It’s the time of year Seedy Saturdays and Sundays are sprouting in many local communities preparing for spring planting, but like most events, COVID-19 is having a lot to say about how this year’s events will be conducted.
Workers at two grocery stores and pharmacy in Thompson-Okanagan test positive for COVID-19
January 29, 2021 - 3:00 PM

There have been several possible COVID-19 exposures at retail outlets owned by Loblaw Companies Ltd. in the Thompson-Okanagan — after employees tested positive for the virus — including Shoppers Drug Mart, Real Canadian Superstore and Extra Foods.
Film commission puts out call for Okanagan locations
January 29, 2021 - 9:54 AM

The Okanagan Film Commission is looking for shooting locations, and that could mean a house or property like yours.
Online gambling increases, but not enough to make up for casino closures
January 29, 2021 - 7:30 AM

More than 10 months after closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is still no sign of an opening date for British Columbia casino operations.
Osoyoos photographer captures mysterious ice phenomenon
January 29, 2021 - 6:30 AM

An Osoyoos photographer recently captured a unique ice formation on Osoyoos Lake.
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iN PHOTOS: Rainy weather made gorgeous rainbows in Okanagan, Shuswap
Rainy weather in the southern Interior this week produced some beautiful rainbows and many residents snapped photos of the colourful arcs. Rainbows are created when sunlight hits water droplets and the colours appear from the longest to sho

Kelowna craft distillery sells for $3.8 million
A distillery in Kelowna has sold for $3.8 million. Wiseacre Farm Distillery in southeast Kelowna posted on its website in July it had not only sold out all its products but was closing down to transition to new owners. William

Canadian pot companies cheer as Senate committee advances cannabis finance reforms
WASHINGTON - Canadian cannabis companies and their investors cheered a Senate committee's decision Wednesday to push forward with measures designed to ease federal financing restrictions on their U.S. counterparts. Executive members of

BC slaps Kamloops with new housing target that doesn't add up
In May, the province targeted 10 BC communities it deemed to be in greatest need of building more housing faster. Kamloops was the only community in the Thompson-Okanagan on that list. Over the following months the province worked with thos

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