News - The Similkameen Spotlight

Dangerous offender hearing halted for medical reasons

The Crown wrapped up its witness submissions for Ronald Teneycke’s dangerous offender hearing Tuesday

Aug 1, 2017 5:50 PM Read more >

Crash after crash in Oliver

Two serious collisions in Oliver sent several people to hospital, Monday.

Aug 1, 2017 3:36 PM Read more >

Former B.C. superintendent punished for misusing $29,000

Gregory Joseph Bitgood’s teaching certificate has been suspended for three months

Aug 1, 2017 3:15 PM Read more >

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.

Aug 1, 2017 2:45 PM Read more >

Former MLA announces bid to replace Clark in Kelowna-West

Ben Stewart, who stepped aside for Clark in 2013, wants his old job back.

Aug 1, 2017 2:32 PM Read more >

More international help on way to fight B.C. wildfires

Crews arrived from the U.S. last weekend, while 108 personnel from Mexico are on their way

Aug 1, 2017 1:50 PM Read more >

Penticton issues fire bylaw order

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

Aug 1, 2017 1:31 PM Read more >

What to do if you see a camper with a campfire

Even if the fire is put out quickly it’s still a good idea to report it to BC Wildfire Service

Aug 1, 2017 1:30 PM Read more >

Boat goes up in flames on Skaha Lake

A boat was destroyed in a fire at the Skaha Marina, in Penticton, on Tuesday morning.

Aug 1, 2017 1:02 PM Read more >

BC SPCA called to 600 pets locked in hot cars so far this year

Last weekend of July saw triple the calls as same time in 2016

Aug 1, 2017 12:10 PM Read more >