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• Proposed hygiene centre sparks concern in West Kelowna

  The proposal is a vacant building off of Churchill Road in the downtown core, which is owned by the food bank.

  Health

  2 hours
• Rural Okanagan-Similkameen garbage costs to more than double

  The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen voted on Thursday to move ahead with a 2.3-million-dollar garbage contract with Waste Connections Canada.

  Economy

  Jun 14
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• Osoyoos firefighters surprise boy who received no birthday party RSVPs

  Jamie Pinko’s son Luthor More handed out several invitations to his friends for his birthday on Saturday, but the family received no RSVPs.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 13
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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
• Fire breaks out at flood-ravaged cabins in downtown Princeton, B.C.

  Years after a motel was destroyed by a massive flood in downtown Princeton, the owner is now dealing with new issues on the property.

  Fire

  Jun 6
• Rash of serious highway crashes in Peachland, B.C. triggers calls for action

  Over the past month there have been four major vehicle incidents Highway 97 through Peachland.

  Traffic

  Jun 6
• Okanagan Lake levels not expected to reach full pool

  Although the Okanagan has seen more rain over the last few weeks, it is still not enough to have a significant impact on lake levels.

  Environment

  Jun 4
• Woman arrested after attempting to flee police: Salmon Arm RCMP

  According to police, the woman also tried to provide a false name to RCMP and claimed she had no identification.

  Crime

  Jun 4
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• Midway, B.C. RCMP seize $42K worth of contraband tobacco

  Midway, B.C., RCMP say an officer was conducing a routine traffic stop near Rock Creek to check for valid driver’s licenses and registration.

  Crime

  Jun 3
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• One person unaccounted for following house fire in Lumby, B.C.

  Neighbours told Global News on Monday that an elderly couple, as well as their adult son and his partner lived in the home.

  Fire

  Jun 3
• Rainy weather temporarily closes Vernon sports fields and ball diamonds

  Effective immediately, city-owned grass sports fields will be temporarily closed.

  Sports

  Jun 3
• Snow alert issued for some B.C. interior mountain passes

  Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for multiple high mountain passes.

  Traffic

  Jun 3
• Kelowna RCMP scoop up break-in suspect making sundae

  RCMP say the suspect attempted to steal items from a locked fridge before making an ice cream treat.

  Crime

  Jun 3
• West Kelowna celebrates new Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant

  On Friday, residents and local officials received a firsthand look inside the new facility during a grand opening ceremony.

  Canada

  May 31
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• Okanagan officials urge water conservation amid drought conditions

  Local mayors, fire chiefs and industry partners gathered at Lakestone Villas in Lake Country on Thursday.

  Environment

  May 30
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• Okanagan fruit growers host rally, seek more help

  ‘We need to find a reason to keep going because it’s been since 2021, the damage,’ Peter Simonsen of the BC Fruit Growers Association said.

  Canada

  May 29
• BC NDP holding caucus retreat in South Okanagan

  Politically, the Southern Interior is home to seven MLAs, two of which belong to the BC NDP.

  Politics

  May 29
• Penticton to celebrate golden anniversary with 2028 B.C. Summer Games

  It will be the 50th year anniversary of when the Peach City first hosted the games and Mayor Julius Bloomfield said that he's delighted to see the games come back under his watch. 

  Sports

  May 28
• Summerland council votes to proceed with costly pool repairs

  On Tuesday, Summerland staff explained that the pool repairs will cost thousands more than expected.

  Canada

  May 23
• New winery and tasting room set to open in Summerland, B.C.

  Solvero Winery is now one of two wineries in the Garnet Valley region along Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive.

  Canada

  May 22
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• ‘Everything was just orange’: 4 people, 10 pets displaced after Peachland, B.C. fire

  Rozander St Jean and Tristan Brigden first heard a crackling sound about 3 a.m. on Saturday. They soon realized their home in Peachland, B.C., had burst into flames.

  Fire

  May 21
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• ‘Cautiously optimistic’: Okanagan tourism operators prepare for unofficial start to summer

  Several tourism attractions open for the season this weekend and hotels are expected to begin to fill up.

  Canada

  May 17
• Penticton overdose prevention site closes due to costly repairs

  Penticton Area Overdose Prevention Society announced earlier this week that their bus is in need of some costly repairs.

  Health

  May 15
• Well-known Penticton man identified as homicide victim

  Family and friends have identified 27-year-old Thomas Kruger-Allen as the victim of what police are calling an ‘altercation between several people.’

  Crime

  May 14
• Penticton gas station to rebrand following legal dispute

  A local gas station in Penticton has been at the centre of a legal battle since the beginning of the year.

  Canada

  May 9