South Okanagan

• Many British Columbians feeling priced out of housing market

  A Habitat for Humanity Canada survey revealed four in five Canadians say homeownership is now a luxury, with British Columbians feeling the brunt of the housing crisis.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2024
  
• Penticton Potters’ Guild puts on ceramic poppy fundraiser for veterans

  Members of the Penticton Potters' Guild are creating hundreds of ceramic poppies ahead of Remembrance Day to raise funds for the Penticton Legion.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 7, 2024
  
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• Support coming for health-care workers in the South Okanagan

  Residents in the South Okanagan will now have more access to health care as the province expands the Provincial Rural Retention Incentive (PRRI) program in the region.

  Health

  Aug 18, 2024
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• Emergency department in Oliver to undergo 24th temporary closure this year

  Interior Health says emergency services at South Okanagan General Hospital will be unavailable from 1 o'clock on Friday afternoon until Saturday at noon due to staff shortages.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2024
• Okanagan Falls residents call for ‘immediate relief’ to prevent excess runoff

  With rain in the forecast, some Okanagan Falls residents say they are in imminent danger as excess runoff could flood their properties again.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2024
• Police shoot suspect with ‘less-lethal’ round, IIO investigating incident

  RCMP say a man was shot with a rubber bullet Monday as officers responded to reports of a stabbing in Penticton. They later found the 911 call had been made by the man himself.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2024
• Low-income motel residents face uncertain future in Penticton, B.C.

  The El Rancho Motel in Penticton is home to nearly 100 low-income residents but potential redevelopment has been looming over the property for years.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2024
• Man fined $1,150 for starting campfire despite ban

  A man has been issued a hefty fine by the Oliver Fire Department he lit a camp fire, despite an imposed ban, and the fire got away from him.

  Fire

  Aug 7, 2024
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• Fire in West Bench area of Penticton deemed under control

  The fire was sized at around two hectares at 5 p.m., and was said to be under control.

  Fire

  Aug 6, 2024
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• Police investigate fatal Oliver head-on crash

  A white 1992 Ford Explorer was travelling north on Highway 97 July 31 at 7:58 a.m. when police said it crossed the centre line and struck a southbound vehicle head-on.

  Traffic

  Aug 6, 2024