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Mark Brett
Leaving home a matter of life and death for Ukrainian refugees in Penticton
People indiscriminately gunned down on city streets, the almost-constant piercing sound of the air raid…
South Okanagan performances ‘life changing’ for Ukrainians struggling to survive
A standing ovation was the culmination to a “life-changing” visit to the South Okanagan for…
‘Creativity takes courage’: Penticton art, dance program gives kids chance to explore
Anyplace with a squish table has got to be tons of fun. WONDERdance is a…
South Okanagan four-year-old has new lease on life thanks to early intervention
Needing a heart transplant at seven months old to stay alive, Hudson Suh’s story is…
Children’s smiles highlight legacy of Penticton’s outgoing OSNS director
For Manisha Willms, the biggest takeaway from 10 years as Okanagan Similkameen Neurological Society executive…
‘Cheating the devil’: Okanagan Valley Throwdown hits mark for fun, fitness
“Cheating the devil,” was Kris Newman’s inspiration when he began CrossFit training 13 years ago.…
Musical merge makes South Okanagan history
Music history was made this past weekend as two of the South Okanagan's oldest performing…
Smiles, laughter and learning at Penticton’s century-old Leir House
Just like it was in the early days at Leir House, there is very much…
The journey from Summerland to prime time for ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ star
Growing up in small-town Summerland, Morgan Kohan never dreamed she would one day become an…
96th Kiwanis festival in Penticton reflects a passion for the arts
Since her time dancing with the National Ballet of Canada, Stephana Arnold has focused on…
Penticton veteran fought for his life in Battle of Kap’yong during Korean War
It was lying at the bottom of a cold, wet trench, the shells exploding around…
After 75 years, South Okanagan’s Matheson farm transitions to winery
A nine-hectare property on Eastside Road in Okanagan Falls that for 75 years was the…
B.C. paramedic battle-tested in Ukraine has ‘big ask’ of Canadians
Having twice volunteered in war-ravaged regions of Ukraine, paramedic Will Rogers is hoping the third…
Penticton’s Vaisakhi celebration promises culture, religion and fun
A colourful celebration of culture and religion will once again be part of this year’s…
Penticton’s Duel in the Desert one for the record books
When the dust finally cleared, the 23rd annual Duel in the Desert outrigger canoe race…