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All wildfires in the Okanagan under control in early season heat

All wildfires in the Okanagan under control in early season heat

A wildfire that sparked south of Merritt is now under control
Under control: Wildfire sparks along Merritt-Princeton Highway

Under control: Wildfire sparks along Merritt-Princeton Highway

The fire is suspected to be human caused
Coquihalla Hwy. expected to reopen Saturday evening following sinkhole repair

Coquihalla Hwy. expected to reopen Saturday evening following sinkhole repair

Southbound lanes to close at 9 p.m. Friday night for additional assessment and repairs
Residents speak out against relocation of Keremeos visitor centre

Residents speak out against relocation of Keremeos visitor centre

Hundreds of people have signed a petition asking for local visitor services to return to Memorial Park
Heat, haze and hope: Interior B.C. adapts to smoky summers

Heat, haze and hope: Interior B.C. adapts to smoky summers

Geography plays a big role in air quality during wildfires
Interior Health shares how to keep cool and beat the heat

Interior Health shares how to keep cool and beat the heat

Air conditioning, fans, window blinds and ventilation key for "cool zones" as sweaty summer approaches, regional healthy authority says
New 'paediatric care crisis' plan sent to Health Ministry: Interior Health CEO

New 'paediatric care crisis' plan sent to Health Ministry: Interior Health CEO

New Interior Health proposal includes paediactric pharmacist, neonatologist and new hires
Start time pushed back for next Penticton City Council meeting

Start time pushed back for next Penticton City Council meeting

Budget amendments for work at Cleland Theatre, McLaren Arena among items council will discuss
B.C. minister addresses Penticton encampment: 'Not a good place'

B.C. minister addresses Penticton encampment: 'Not a good place'

New funding is soon expected to be directed to Penticton in response to the homeless encampment
Okanagan College graduating class of 2025 celebrates

Okanagan College graduating class of 2025 celebrates

Throw those hats in the air, graduates!