News Items tag as: PNJUL2115

Health authority hard hit by influenza last season
July 21, 2015 - 8:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The Southern Interior was hard hit by influenza last season with a jump in confirmed cases and deaths.
Stolen cigarettes and ice cream bars, and other Penticton crime
July 21, 2015 - 6:00 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton RCMP continue to deal with higher call volumes this summer with another busy week at the detachment.
Behind the line at the Shelter Cove wildfire
July 21, 2015 - 5:34 PM

KELOWNA – The Shelter Cove wildfire along Westside Road continues to grow, however Wildfire B.C. says homes and other structures are not threatened and they are confident they will have it under control soon.
Penticton council stands resolute in waterpark decision
July 21, 2015 - 3:19 PM

PENTICTON - Several hundred residents converged on city hall Monday to voice support for and against a Skaha Lake Marina waterfront proposal, but Penticton council appears to be unfazed by demands of those opposed to the plans.
Fire risk closes Giant’s Head Mountain Park to vehicle traffic
July 21, 2015 - 2:38 PM

SUMMERLAND - Because of the high risk of person-caused fires, Giant’s Head Mountain Park Road is closed to vehicle traffic.
Big cat sighting on Duncan Avenue in Penticton
July 21, 2015 - 2:04 PM

PENTICTON - A mid-city street was the location of a cougar sighting in Penticton early this morning.
Penticton RCMP want help finding man with outstanding warrants
July 21, 2015 - 1:37 PM

PENTICTON - A man known to be violent and considered a risk to public safety is wanted by Penticton RCMP.
Two new fires in the South Okanagan
July 21, 2015 - 11:14 AM

PENTICTON - B.C. wildfire crews are working to extinguish two new fires in the South Okanagan following active weather on the weekend.
Regional building stats point to heightened construction activity
July 21, 2015 - 8:34 AM

PENTICTON - After several years of slow growth, the Okanagan Similkameen Regional District is seeing a surge in building activity.
Regional district office renovations to start in September
July 21, 2015 - 6:04 AM

PENTICTON - The first major renovation to the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen’s headquarters on Martin Street in Penticton is late in starting, but still expected to be completed this year.
More ...

iN DISCUSSION: Rats. So many rats
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of June 30. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The op

iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like raspberries are more common to find growing in garde

Rapper GloRilla is arrested on marijuana charges following investigation of a burglary at her home
Rapper GloRilla was arrested this week on felony drug charges after “a significant amount of marijuana” was found by police while they investigated a burglary at her home in Atlanta. GloRilla, whose real name is Gloria Woods, vo

iN VIDEO: At $22M, this luxury estate in Shuswap is a deal
An extravagant luxury estate on Shuswap Lake is still on the market, even after the price was dropped from $30 million to $22 million late last year. The Fighting Dog Ranch estate sits on 73 acres in Sunnybrae and includes two homes with a

News Items tag as: PNJUL2115

Health authority hard hit by influenza last season

Stolen cigarettes and ice cream bars, and other Penticton crime

Behind the line at the Shelter Cove wildfire

Penticton council stands resolute in waterpark decision

Fire risk closes Giant’s Head Mountain Park to vehicle traffic

Big cat sighting on Duncan Avenue in Penticton

Penticton RCMP want help finding man with outstanding warrants

Two new fires in the South Okanagan

Regional building stats point to heightened construction activity

Regional district office renovations to start in September

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Vernon