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Penticton RCMP is investigating after a person was killed in a street fight, the Okanagan Forest Task Force offers an app that allows people to report backcountry dumping, and water splash parks are now open in Kelowna.

A longtime employee at the Okanagan Skaha school district pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing more than $5,000 from his employer, but will likely dodge a criminal record and prison time; Penticton RCMP have arrested a man after he reportedly broke into a home early last Wednesday morning; a Central Okanagan non-profit animal organization warns that...

Following a more than two-year-long battle for more mental health help in Penticton, the city, Interior Health, and RCMP gathered Monday to announce the official launch of the Car 40 program. Taya Fast reports.

Several explosive devices that looked like hand grenades were found during a traffic stop on Monday night in Spallumcheen and Mounties are investigating; RCMP in Penticton are investigating after a 23-year-old man allegedly threatened worshipers at a Sikh temple with two large swords; the Okanagan-Skaha school district is considering closures amid financial pressures.

Residents of a mobile home park in West Kelowna are gravely concerned for their futures as the site is slated for re-development. A pair of bank closures in two North Okanagan communities is leaving seniors with few options. Penticton RCMP say a gun threat at a local shopping mall turned out to be a false...

BC Housing has announced the operators for Kelowna’s two new temporary housing projects. A thief was quickly arrested after a smash-and-grab early Thursday, say Kelowna RCMP. Longtime Penticton MLA Dan Ashton announced this week he will not be seeking re-election.

The latest statistics from Penticton RCMP show a significant decline in some areas of crime. However, some local business owners believe that isn’t the case. Taya Fast reports.

Kelowna RCMP confirmed the pedestrian collision that left a 15-year-old boy dead is being investigated as a homicide. Alleged hate speech at Kelowna anti-SOGI rally over the weekend. Penticton short-term rentals could be shut down.

Penticton RCMP are now investigating a weekend shooting that has left one man seriously injured. But so far, Police have released limited information about the incident that happened Saturday night. Taya Fast reports.

Penticton RCMP are investigating a weekend shooting that has left one man seriously injured. The province sees a drop in the number of monthly overdose deaths. And, Kelowna residents are upset about Fortis BC cutting down too many trees.

A large public tribute took place on Wednesday in Penticton for a 25-year-old firefighter who died while battling wildfires last month. A procession and memorial took place with RCMP, firefighters from across the region, local government, and family. Taya Fast reports.

A program to help tackle the mental health crisis is being expanded. Nine more communities have been approved to join the Car program–an initiative that has mental health experts responding to police calls alongside the RCMP in situations where mental distress is involved. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, two of the nine communities announced are...

A positive ticket campaign has returned to the South Okanagan to reward safe behavior. A local society has teamed up with RCMP, bylaw and local businesses for the 5th annual year of the program. Taya Fast reports.

Penticton RCMP release video of a catalytic converter theft.

Cold weather descends on the Okanagan. RCMP investigating what led to a crash that forced the closure of Highway 97 near Monte Lake. A Penticton mom is raising concerns over what she says is a dangerous crosswalk in town, after her daughter was struck while crossing on her way to school.

A large fire breaks out in Penticton, RCMP in Kelowna cordon off an entire apartment complex, and the B.C. Armwrestling Championships are held in the Okanagan.

RCMP have found her car, but the search for a Penticton senior continues. Dale Culver’s daughter reacts after five PG police officers were charged in connection to his death, and BC transit launches an electronic fare collection system province wide.

A recent community safety review highlights the dire need for more mental health resources in Penticton. The city is now calling on Interior Health for more support in the community and for the RCMP. Taya Fast reports.

RCMP across the province are dealing with a rash of catalytic convertor thefts. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is the latest victim of these thefts in Penticton.

Findings from Penticton’s community safety review were recently published, and the results show Penticton needs more help. The review looked at how best to allocate fire, RCMP and Bylaw operations.