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Penticton river channel will slow to a six-pack for tubers this summer
PENTICTON – A low snow pack this winter will mean a more leisurely ride down…
Penticton’s vegan chocolatiers embarking sweet new path to success
PENTICTON – Tucked away in an obscure retail outlet far from Penticton’s downtown core is…
Sit in staged at Nanaimo Square in protest of street sitting bylaw
PENTICTON – The threat of impending thundershowers failed to dampen the spirits of around 30…
Sit-in planned to protest Penticton’s $100 fine for sitting on sidewalk
PENTICTON – A social media message making the rounds in Penticton is urging civil disobedience…
New funding for women escaping violence announced for Penticton
PENTICTON – A provincially funded project is bringing sanctuary and support to women and children…
Controversial composting issue back before South Okanagan regional district
PENTICTON – What to do about the region’s food and organics waste was back on…
Five things to do in Penticton this weekend
From fundraisers, to fitness to fishing, there is no shortage of things to do in…
Weather alerts ended, but rain still expected in South Thompson and Okanagan
KELOWNA – Weather alerts for the South Thompson and Okanagan valleys ended overnight, but rain…
Suspect released in Penticton bear spray incident
PENTICTON – The suspect in a bear spray incident at a Penticton shelter earlier today…
New federal tourism strategy aims to increase Thompson-Okanagan shoulder season
PENTICTON – Canada’s federal tourism minister says her government's new tourism strategy will help grow…
Okanagan weekend to start wet, but finish warm, sunny
KELOWNA – Showers and thunderstorms in the Okanagan are expected to give way to clearing…
Showers with possible thunderstorms on the way for Thompson, Okanagan
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement calling for up to 30 mm of…
$100 fines for sitting on sidewalk sensitive subject in downtown Penticton
PENTICTON – The day after Penticton City Council approved a bylaw amendment restricting sitting and…
Changes to Penticton’s cannabis policy could result in up to 14 retail outlets
PENTICTON – There was more cannabis confusion at City Hall yesterday as the city’s cannabis…
Gucci Mane postpones South Okanagan concert
PENTICTON – Legendary rapper Gucci Mane is postponing his Penticton appearance. An agency working with…
People’s Party leader Maxime Bernier paying Thompson-Okanagan a visit
KAMLOOPS — Maxime Bernier will touring the Thompson-Okanagan this week. Starting tomorrow, May 23, the…
Penticton council OKs controversial bylaw restricting sitting on downtown sidewalks
PENTICTON – Citing a need for efficient use of downtown sidewalk space, an amendment to…
Penticton’s Monday Night Supper moving uptown
PENTICTON – A Penticton organization that feeds 60 to 70 people in need every Monday…
Sunshine, cloud and maybe some showers in Okanagan this week
KAMLOOPS – Okanagan residents can look forward to a variety of spring-like weather before things…
Men’s group at Unity House helping themselves by helping nature
PENTICTON – It might seem like a simple project on the surface, but Robert Watson…
Bylaw amendment would outlaw sitting or laying on downtown Penticton sidewalks
PENTICTON – Penticton’s bylaw services are looking for amendments to the city’s good neighbour bylaw,…
Richter Creek fire fully contained, evacuation alerts dropped
PENTICTON – B.C.Wildfire continued to gain ground on suppression efforts at the Richter Creek fire…
5 things to do in Penticton this May long weekend
PENTICTON – The Victoria Day long weekend is upon us and there are some things…
May long weekend forecast in Okanagan looking good
KELOWNA – There's the possibility of showers this May long weekend in the Okanagan, but…