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Massive stainless steel T-rex to have a home in Penticton
August 02, 2021 - 7:00 AM

Penticton’s no Jurassic Park but that's not stopping a 15,000 pound T-rex from settling down in the community.
Penticton Speedway races into new season with major changes
July 31, 2021 - 1:33 PM

The Penticton Speedway opened the gates to an audience of nearly 1,000 fans on Saturday July 24 after major upgrades and renovations to the facility.
Oliver Fire Department puts out grass fire started by bird hitting power lines
July 31, 2021 - 12:00 PM

The Oliver Fire Department was sent to the scene of a grass fire Saturday morning that sparked when a bird hit telephone lines in the wrong way.
Thunderstorms, high temperatures could challenge firefighters near Okanagan Falls
July 30, 2021 - 9:18 AM

A wildfire near Okanagan Falls has grown to 8,214 hectares mostly on the fire’s northern flank.
Man facing charges for allegedly setting several dumpster, trash can fires in Summerland
July 29, 2021 - 5:35 PM

One man is facing a multiple charges after lighting dumpsters on fire in Summerland.
Dog burned in South Okanagan wildfire back with owner and recovering
July 29, 2021 - 11:39 AM

A dog injured by South Okanagan wildfire is on the road to recovery after going missing for four days when the wildfire broke out, only to be found covered in burns.
Firefighters expect ‘increased wildfire activity’ due to hot, dry conditions near Okanagan Falls
July 29, 2021 - 11:15 AM

A wildfire burning roughly three kilometres away from Okanagan Falls is expected to see increased wildfire activity in the coming days due to hot, dry and windy conditions.
Wildfire near Osoyoos will likely see growth in the direction of Mount Baldy
July 29, 2021 - 9:51 AM

A wildfire burning near Oliver and Osoyoos will likely see some growth in the direction of Mount Baldy today due to winds.
Thomas Creek wildfire near Okanagan Falls grows to 7,918 ha
July 28, 2021 - 11:55 AM

A wildfire burning near Okanagan Falls has reached 7,918 ha, according to the latest from the B.C. Wildfire Service.
South Okanagan produce store asks for local support after business declines due to wildfire
July 28, 2021 - 6:00 AM
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A South Okanagan produce stand and store is asking residents for help to support their business which has seen a drastic reduction in customers due to wildfires in the area.
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