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Propane tanks explode during fire at Oliver homeless encampment

Propane tanks explode during fire at Oliver homeless encampment

The fire was reported on Dec. 1
No injuries after mobile home fire on Penticton Indian Band land

No injuries after mobile home fire on Penticton Indian Band land

The Nov. 30 blaze is off Green Mountain Road
Lower Similkameen Indian Band and RCMP investigating suspicious men

Lower Similkameen Indian Band and RCMP investigating suspicious men

The two men were spotted near a resident's property before entering the yard
Community-led clinic in Penticton proposed to bring in 3 new doctors

Community-led clinic in Penticton proposed to bring in 3 new doctors

The clinic would bring together walk-in doctors and family physicians to the same building
Brush fire in Vernon draws emergency response

Brush fire in Vernon draws emergency response

A small brush fire sparked on Old Kamloops Road in Vernon at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday November 29. Fire crews are on-scene and are working to extinguish the blaze.
Trial begins for man accused of Osoyoos Canada Day shooting

Trial begins for man accused of Osoyoos Canada Day shooting

Steven Gallagher is currently in prison for two separate previous offences
Charges don't meet impact for victims of tragic Kamloops crash

Charges don't meet impact for victims of tragic Kamloops crash

Okanagan parent shocked by Crown's decision to not pursue Criminal Code charges
Principals change at schools in Summerland and Penticton

Principals change at schools in Summerland and Penticton

Retirement and school structure changes result in moves
Unescorted absences approved for ex-Summerland cop who killed wife

Unescorted absences approved for ex-Summerland cop who killed wife

Keith Wiens was approved for two separate unescorted absences from prison
South Okanagan students get hands-on with nature restoration

South Okanagan students get hands-on with nature restoration

Middle school students in Penticton and Summerland learn about invasive species