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First Nations Leadership Council joins call for probe into lack of police prosecutions

First Nations Leadership Council joins call for probe into lack of police prosecutions

‘We are shocked and angered, and will not be backing down’ — FNLC
RCMP raise alarm after rash of car thefts in South Okanagan

RCMP raise alarm after rash of car thefts in South Okanagan

Keep your vehicles secured and empty of valuables to reduce the risk of theft, police say
Fired Okanagan Symphony Orchestra music director returns to conduct concert

Fired Okanagan Symphony Orchestra music director returns to conduct concert

Rosemary Thomson and OSS are embroiled in a lawsuit after she was fired as music director in 2023
B.C. airline adds more summer flights between Penticton, Vancouver

B.C. airline adds more summer flights between Penticton, Vancouver

Increased service will be offered through September, with additional flights starting June
GPS directs trucker down Osoyoos Lake boat launch, into water

GPS directs trucker down Osoyoos Lake boat launch, into water

The trucker had to be rescued by firefighters who swam out to his truck
Watering restrictions activate across South Okanagan in wake of dry winter

Watering restrictions activate across South Okanagan in wake of dry winter

The Town of Oliver has also instituted Stage 1 Watering Restrictions
Lack of trust in local government among issues identified in North Shuswap

Lack of trust in local government among issues identified in North Shuswap

‘Report card’ on service delivery completed for Electoral Area F
Tears shed at Day of Mourning ceremony in Kelowna’s Ben Lee Park

Tears shed at Day of Mourning ceremony in Kelowna’s Ben Lee Park

Dozens gathered to remember the lives lost in workplace incidents
‘Innovation District’: 1st phase set for Penticton’s largest housing plan

‘Innovation District’: 1st phase set for Penticton’s largest housing plan

The first phase is expected to include a six-storey, 127 home building
Interior Health issues alert after multiple South Okanagan overdoses

Interior Health issues alert after multiple South Okanagan overdoses

It is the first toxic drug alert for the region since the end of 2023