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Sockeye run small this year

Sockeye run small this year

ONA is predicting just shy of 25,000 salmon will make it through to Osoyoos and Skaha this year
Body pulled from Tuc-El-Nuit Lake

Body pulled from Tuc-El-Nuit Lake

The man is believed to be a 37-year-old Mexican national, according to South Okanagan RCMP
Dangerous offender hearing halted for medical reasons

Dangerous offender hearing halted for medical reasons

The Crown wrapped up its witness submissions for Ronald Teneycke’s dangerous offender hearing Tuesday
Similkameen pot store gets (cork)screwed

Similkameen pot store gets (cork)screwed

A 31-year-old Vancouver Island man was arrested Monday for robbery after attacking staff with a corkscrew at a Similkameen pot store and fleeing with an undisclosed amount of money.
Penticton issues fire bylaw order

Penticton issues fire bylaw order

Penticton is closing all natural areas inside city limits to smoking and off-road vehicles
Smoke blankets the Okanagan

Smoke blankets the Okanagan

Smoky skies bulletin released by Interior Health and Ministry of Environment
Update: Hotel project forwarded to public hearing

Update: Hotel project forwarded to public hearing

The new hotel is proposed for four properties on Eckhardt Avenue.
Ronald Teneycke diagnosed with leukemia

Ronald Teneycke diagnosed with leukemia

Teneycke is currently in hearings to determine whether or not to classify him a ‘dangerous offender’
Super 8 getting more than social housing

Super 8 getting more than social housing

The 54-room motel will also house a shelter and Interior Health services
Okanagan River rescue near Oliver

Okanagan River rescue near Oliver

Fire department called to rescue people on Okanagan River