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Personal fireworks displays hardly worth the hassle in Penticton
Thinking of setting off some fireworks in Penticton on New Year's Eve? It can be…
Saturday is the winter solstice, the longest night of the year (kinda)
Saturday, Dec. 21 marks the winter solstice in Kamloops and the Okanagan. At 11:19 Eastern…
Penticton could have an outdoor skating rink next winter
A proposal put before Penticton city council this afternoon could have Penticton residents skating outdoors…
Overlooked meteor shower could be dazzling this week
A little known but potentially eye-catching meteor shower is expected to peak this week in…
Kindness Meter collects spare change for Penticton’s homeless
Penticton’s Kindness Meter continues to collect money in support of homeless people. The meter was…
ZZ Top and Cheap Trick to perform in Penticton, Kamloops
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top are bringing their Celebration with ZZ Top…
Okanagan libraries running on tight budget, future focus on community spaces
Okanagan libraries are running on a tight budget, spending as much as 30 per cent…
Princeton hunting trip costs Richmond man $8,000
A Richmond man was fined $8,000 and banned from hunting for four years for shooting…
Snakebite Film Festival returns to Penticton for third year
A Penticton film festival has the ambitious goal to awaken culture and unite communities. Snakebite…
Housing, taxes and income: Affordability really depends on where you live in the Okanagan
There are some big differences when it comes to house prices, earnings and income taxes…
Penticton Indian Band members vote to hold new byelection
Members of the Penticton Indian Band have voted in favour of holding a new byelection.…
Fuel prices on the rise in Penticton
Fuel prices took a jump in Penticton this morning. Penticton is seeing price hikes from…
Two public washrooms in Penticton closed due to vandalism
The City of Penticton says vandalism has resulted in the closure of two public washrooms.…
White Christmas in Kamloops, Okanagan not looking likely
If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, dream on because so far the weather signs…
Penticton Chamber disappointed with proposed business tax hike
With Penticton city council's tax deliberations just getting underway this week, the local chamber of…
Penticton Santa embraces ‘blessing in disguise’ but not without challenges
Gary Haupt’s 15 minutes of fame is over with, but not before fielding inquiries for…
Penticton homeowners looking at 2.9% property tax increase next year
Penticton homeowners are looking at a property tax hike of 2.9 per cent next year.…
Three-vehicle collision in Penticton sends one to hospital
A three-vehicle crash in Penticton last night sent one driver to hospital. Emergency crews were…
Geminid meteor shower peaks with a full moon this week
The night sky this week offers a couple of events worth looking up for if…
Investigation clears officers of wrongdoing in arrest
An Independent Investigations Office investigation into excessive force used in a the arrest of a…
Cycling Without Age looking to grow in Penticton
A new community initiative designed to get elderly and shut-in residents out for a bike…
Get into the holiday spirit with Penticton’s Christmas lights tour
What better way to get into the spirit of the holiday season than to tour…
Snow on the way for Okanagan and Kamloops: Environment Canada
Snow in the forecast this week in the Okanagan and Kamloops is expected to accompany…
Penticton’s iconic Burger 55 to close in new year
Iconic Penticton burger joint Burger 55 announced on Facebook late Monday night, Dec. 9, that…