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Downtown Penticton issues haven’t gone, they just moved
PENTICTON – It may be too soon to tell exactly where transients who have disappeared…
Penticton Fire Department warns of phone fraud
PENTICTON – A bogus telephone-based fundraising scheme has the Penticton Fire Department warning residents to…
Three people charged in major Penticton drug bust
PENTICTON – Three people face charges following the seizure of a large quantity of drugs…
Twice unlucky for former Penticton radio personality
PENTICTON – A former Penticton radio personality is recovering in a Calgary hospital following treatment…
PENSAR helicopter rescues injured biker
PENTICTON – A biker is being treated for leg injuries after Penticton Search and Rescue,…
Camping opportunities at B.C. parks continues to grow
PENTICTON – B.C. Parks continues to improve its Discover Camping reservation system. The Ministry of…
Vintage second world war planes visiting Kamloops, Penticton
PENTICTON – The distinctive rumble and roar of two World War II vintage aircraft heard…
How a national park reserve in South Okanagan provides extra protection for endangered species
PENTICTON – Parks Canada’s announcement earlier this week of a memorandum of understanding between the…
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…