Mark Brett

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…