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Skaha Lake Marina sets opening date
PENTICTON – Boaters on Skaha Lake will have an opportunity to see what’s new at…
Plans for huge South Okanagan cannabis facility scuttled
PENTICTON – Construction of a cannabis production facility for Okanagan Falls has come to a…
First day for new South Okanagan highways contractor
PENTICTON – Today is the first day on the job for the province’s new road…
Body found in burned out pickup east of Oliver
OLIVER – RCMP are investigating after a body was found in a burned out vehicle…
Gas prices spiking in Penticton
PENTICTON – Gas prices are taking a giant leap upwards in Penticton today. At least…
Penticton events centre is having a special ticket sale this week
PENTICTON – The first week of May is National Concert Week and concert promoter Live…
Okanagan was drier than normal in April while Kamloops was cooler
If you thought it was cooler than usual in Kamloops this month, or there was…
Penticton RCMP looking for stolen bobcat and trailer
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are seeking the public’s help in locating two pieces of equipment…
Sightseeing black bear strolls through Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton residents are reporting a furry stranger in the city this weekend. Two…
New provincial health care funding could take bite out of South Okanagan doctor shortage
PENTICTON – The province's recent announcement of funding for up to 22 new health care…
Alert citizen spots young child on early morning scooter joy ride in Penticton
PENTICTON – A young child created some anxious moments when they took off on their…
Sunshine, clouds and maybe some rain in the Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – There’s a possibility of rain in Penticton today while the rest of the…
$100 bills showing Okanagan Lake are still around after 75 years; readers respond
We asked if any old $100 bills showing Okanagan Lake still existed out there and…
After two years of flooding, Okanagan Lake may not reach full pool this year
PENTICTON – The prospect of high water on Okanagan Lake is diminishing, being replaced by…
Summerland man tapping a sweet new market
PENTICTON – A Summerland company has found a sweet and unique market niche in the…
Five things to do in Penticton and the South Okanagan this weekend
PENTICTON – Music, an afternoon tea, the Farmers’ Market and a spring repurposing sale are…
Environment Canada issues late season snowfall alert for Rogers Pass
PENTICTON – Travellers using the Trans Canada Highway from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass should…
Warmer weather brings homeless back to Penticton’s Esplanade
PENTICTON – The leaf buds are breaking, the weather is getting warmer and Penticton’s Esplanade…
ON THE MONEY: Okanagan Lake once graced Canada’s $100 bill
PENTICTON – There is an old Canadian $100 bill with a landscape vignette on the…
Penticton speedway returns for its 50th season
PENTICTON – Racing season returns to Penticton this weekend with the first scheduled events at…
Provincial regulation of fuel prices? One Shuswap community is pushing for it
PENTICTON – You aren't the only one fed up with high fuel prices. The District…
UPDATED: Hike with a purpose to find this 1950 plane crash site near Kelowna
A plane crash that took place in Okanagan Mountain Park more than half a century…
Province is already re-painting highway traffic lines
If driving at highway speeds without a centre dividing line makes you nervous, take heart…
UPDATE:Highway 3 open to single lane traffic at Sunday Summit
PENTICTON – Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton has been partially opened. A motor vehicle…