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South Okanagan chosen for special event highlighting nature

South Okanagan chosen for special event highlighting nature

The South Okanagan is one of only 24 communities across Canada to be chosen for BioBlitz Challenge
Yacht Club closes boat launch

Yacht Club closes boat launch

Work began on repairing the breakwater protecting the Penticton Yacht Club, but water keeps rising
Body of missing Cache Creek fire chief Clayton Cassidy located

Body of missing Cache Creek fire chief Clayton Cassidy located

Search and rescue crews, Ashcroft RCMP, and ashcroft Fire Rescue are working to recover the body.
Special Day for members of 259 Panther Squadron

Special Day for members of 259 Panther Squadron

It was 66 years ago Tony Day (retired Flight Lt.) took on the role of commanding officer of the fledgling Penticton Royal Canadian Air Cadet 259 Panther Squadron.
School district administrative changes

School district administrative changes

The Okanagan Skaha school district this week announced a number of administrative changes for the 2017/18 school year.
Higher lake level anticipated

Higher lake level anticipated

Increase could be up to 10 centimetres higher than current prediction of 343.05 metres
Bear euthanized in Summerland

Bear euthanized in Summerland

Incident on May 25 occurred in area of Victoria Road South
Exclusive: Lieutenant-governor speaks for first time about minority government (with video)

Exclusive: Lieutenant-governor speaks for first time about minority government (with video)

Judith Guichon could be asked to decide fate of province if Premier can’t win support of Greens.
Water quality notices issued

Water quality notices issued

Water notices have issued for Naramata and the Sage Mesa region by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen .
Greyeyes, Klick earn top honours from college alumni association

Greyeyes, Klick earn top honours from college alumni association

Two Okanagan College alumni have earned top honour awards