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Face of Penticton’s Discovery House on a new life journey
Helping save lives for the past 12 years, Jerome Abraham’s own life journey has now…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Musical merge makes South Okanagan history
Music history was made this past weekend as two of the South Okanagan's oldest performing…
‘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.…
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…
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…
‘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 performances ‘life changing’ for Ukrainians struggling to survive
A standing ovation was the culmination to a “life-changing” visit to the South Okanagan for…
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…
How a Penticton woman stepped up to help Ukrainian refugees
When she began helping Ukrainians escape their war-torn country, Jennifer Martison realized getting people out…
The journey from Ukraine to Penticton and a new life
Until last year, Oleg Varnystka had never held a gun but he now carries an…
Spirit North helping Okanagan Indigenous youth reach full potential through sport
Tyren Boots is a transplanted member of the Ontario Mohawk Nation whose office is the…
Performing arts in Penticton hang in the Balance
Balance School of Performing Arts in Penticton is a one-stop shop for lessons in arts…
It’s cool to be kind at this South Okanagan middle school
Real Acts of caring Week is once a year but a group of middle school…
Penticton freestyle coach lands dream job
After an amazing run as head coach of Freestyle BC’s moguls team, Penticton’s Josh Kober…
Kids play for those who can’t at Apex Winter Classic
Competition was fierce at this past weekend's Apex Winter Classic hockey tournament and once again…
Hockey history made at all-star weekend in Pentiction
It was one for all and all for fun at the history-making BC Hockey League…