Pnjan2018

Police converge on Penticton motel, four charged with weapons and theft offences
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP seized guns and ammunition following a search of a local motel…

This winter weather problem you don’t expect is creating problems for some interior homeowners
PENTICTON – The heavy snowfalls this winter combined with the moderating temperatures this week is…

Penticton man gets five years for distributing child porn online
PENTICTON – A Penticton man will spend nearly four more years in jail for importing…

Community conversation to focus on Summerland housing issues
SUMMERLAND – Summerland will be exploring housing options in a community conversation on the subject…

Business case launched for Penticton’s future arena plans
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton is moving ahead with its plans to build a…

Penticton hoping it can turn $10,000 into $10 million national prize
PENTICTON – City of Penticton staff hopes a $10,000 investment will win them a $10…
Anarchist Mountain photographer captures images of bobcat in the wild
OSOYOOS – Ralph Palmer was seeking a life away from the daily non-stop hustle and…

South Okanagan winery’s pickup stolen during break-in
NARAMATA – A South Okanagan winery is hoping to recover some stolen goods, including a…

Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Yule is a shy young cat that will need a patient guardian. Marry…

Flu season in full flush throughout Interior Health Authority
It’s still early but flu season is in full swing throughout the Interior Health Authority.…

Citizens group will fight five year phase out of two-tier Fortis electrical rate
PENTICTON – The battle to level the playing field with respect to Fortis residential electrical…

Freezing rain a rare weather event in the Okanagan
PENTICTON – Residents of the Okanagan need to wary of driving and walking conditions for…

Declining Greyhound bus service in South Okanagan, Similkameen a provincial matter, regional directors say
PENTICTON – Regional district directors in the South Okanagan and Similkameen see the need to…

Fortis B.C. applying to end two-tiered electrical rate negatively impacting rural South Okanagan customers
PENTICTON – Fortis B.C. plans to return to a flat rate for residential customers, thanks…

Penticton youth centre one-third of the way towards fundraising goal
PENTICTON – Penticton’s proposed youth centre moved a giant step forward in the past month…