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Penticton downtown affordable housing project ready for tenants
PENTICTON – A new building is opening in Penticton that will create 40 new rental…
Oliver hospital emergency department closing Saturday night
PENTICTON – The emergency room at South Okanagan General Hospital will close again this weekend…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Okanagan
PENTICTON – Environment Canada says severe weather could be on the way for the Okanagan…
Penticton’s downtown has improved since controversial bylaw implemented, say merchants
PENTICTON – A month after the introduction of a controversial bylaw amendment restricting sitting or…
Foundry Penticton provides mental health assistance to youth
PENTICTON – Penticton youth needing assistance with mental health issues have a new place to…
30 South Okanagan regional district employees make this year’s over $75,000 list
PENTICTON – The number of Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen employees making $75,000 or more…
Revamped parking lot for boaters causes consternation in Kaleden
PENTICTON – With boating season well underway on Skaha Lake, revamped parking facilities at Kaleden’s…
Brisk turnout for B.C. Cannabis Store job fair in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton will see a B.C. Cannabis Store opening in Penticton later this year,…
Penticton Search and Rescue crews kept busy with two rescues
PENTICTON – Penticton Search and Rescue crews were called to two separate rescues yesterday afternoon.…
Penticton city council learns no easy solution needle recovery
PENTICTON – Interior Health representatives met with Penticton city council today to discuss the problems associated…
June was drier and warmer than normal in Kamloops and the Okanagan
The rain that fell in the last week of June failed to keep the Thompson-Okanagan’s…
Thunderstorms and clouds ahead for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The first week of July is expected to bring the Okanagan a mixed…
iN VIDEO: A replay of Canada Day fireworks in Kamloops and the Okanagan
Just in case you missed the Canada Day fireworks last night, here's a little recap…
iN PHOTOS: Thousands enjoy Canada Day events in Penticton
PENTICTON – Everywhere you looked in downtown Penticton yesterday was a sea of red and…
MOU signed for proposed South Okanagan national park reserve
PENTICTON – A national park reserve in the South Okanagan Similkameen took another step towards…
Queen musical ‘We Will Rock You’ coming to Okanagan
PENTICTON – Penticton will be rocked early next year by the North American tour of…
Penticton asks residents to curb water consumption
PENTICTON – Water supplies are getting tight in the Okanagan. The City of Penticton asked…
Penticton man found guilty of assaulting Vancouver police officer
VANCOUVER – A Penticton man has been found guilty of an assault that left a…
National park reserve announcement in Penticton expected next week
PENTICTON – Expect to hear an announcement about the proposed national park reserve in the…
Penticton hockey great gives back to his hometown
PENTICTON – Chicago Blackhawks defenceman and Penticton native Duncan Keith returned to his hometown earlier…
Green Party candidate in Penticton for informal Canada Day meet and greet
PENTICTON – The South Okanagan West Kootenay riding has a new Green Party candidate. Tara…
Rain dampens fire danger in Kamloops fire zone
KAMLOOPS – Recent rains are lessening concerns in the Kamloops Fire Centre. Fire information officer…
Survey says: Penticton residents don’t feel as safe as they used to
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton has released the results of its 2019 citizen survey,…
Late Penticton philanthropist to receive Order of British Columbia
PENTICTON – A well known Penticton businessman and philanthropist will be posthumously invested into the Order…