South Okanagan

• Okanagan drowning: Emergency crews unable to revive victim after bystanders pull him from river

  'We did CPR until we were told to stop,' said fire chief Fred Dobransky. 'We could not revive the person.'

  Canada

  2 hours
  
• Peach City Beach Cruise: Okanagan’s largest car show this weekend

  The Peach City Beach Cruise annually draws between 600 and 800 vehicles from B.C., the Prairies and the Pacific Northwest.

  Canada

  9 hours
  
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• Officials in South Okanagan warning against annual high-school grad bush parties

  With increased risks of fire, Penticton, B.C., officials are warning graduating high school students off the tradition of the Sunset Party to celebrate the end of the school year.

  Canada

  Jun 19
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• Vacant lot transformed into community hub in Penticton, B.C.

  The park itself is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for people to sit at the picnic tables.

  Canada

  Jun 13
• RCMP continue to investigate 2020 South Okanagan homicide

  The RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit put out a call for more information on Thursday, noting that its investigation into the 2020 homicide is continuing.

  Crime

  Jun 13
• Oliver hospital to undergo 2nd temporary emergency department closure of week

  The 12-hour closure on June 12-13, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., is due to limited physician availability.

  Health

  Jun 12
• Renovations, upgrades underway at Oliver and District Arena

  According to the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, many of the rink’s components have reached the end of their lifespans.

  Canada

  Jun 11
• Separate collisions lead to impaired driving arrests, drug charges: Oliver RCMP

  RCMP in Oliver responded to two incidents involving impaired driving and drug trafficking within the last month. Each stop seized illicit drugs with a street value of over $10,000.

  Crime

  Jun 11
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• Firefighters quickly tackle blaze in Okanagan Falls

  The fire is estimated to be 1.45 hectares in size by the BC Wildfire Service.

  Canada

  Jun 8
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• Feedback sought in Penticton for ‘El Rancho’ development

  The property is located across from the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre and the South Okanagan Events Centre.

  Politics

  Jun 7