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Detour planned around Highway 97 slide area could take 4-5 days
PENTICTON – With no timeline for reopening of Highway 97 north of Summerland, the Ministry…
Cold weather to continue this weekend in the Okanagan
It’s turning out to be a cold February in the Okanagan. Environment Canada meteorologist Alyssa…
Snowbirds returning to Penticton Peachfest for a single show
PENTICTON – The Snowbirds are returning to Penticton for a single show in 2019. The…
Penticton begins processing first batch of retail cannabis applications
PENTICTON – The initial application window for those wishing to open cannabis retail outlets in…
Penticton council gets a glimpse of South Okanagan transit future
PENTICTON – The near future of transit in Penticton was revealed to city councillors today.…
Unique geology could mean future rockslides along section of Highway 97 in Okanagan
PENTICTON – A $54 million highway widening project north of Summerland seems to have opened…
Five-storey building proposed for Front Street parking lot
PENTICTON – Front Street could see another five-storey building constructed in a parking lot in…
Regional district board support sought for Nickel Plate park expansion
PENTICTON – A delegation coming before the regional board this week is seeking support to…
Detours around Okanagan rock slide long but safe
KELOWNA – If you're looking for a quick route between Kelowna and Penticton, you might…
Okanagan starts the week in a deep freeze
OKANAGAN – It’s time to dig out the parka this week as Okanagan residents experience…
More than $250,000 needed to knock down Penticton bus depot, put up a parking lot
PENTICTON – Penticton City Council will be asked to approve more than $250,000 to demolish…
With animal hoarding, it’s not only the pets who need help
PENTICTON – The ongoing case of a single Penticton animal hoarder surrendering nearly 200 cats…
The best is yet to come for Thompson Okanagan ski resorts
Mother Nature was a bit capricious in her start to winter in Kamloops and the…
Here’s what’s happening in Penticton this weekend
PENTICTON – There are not shortage of things to do in Penticton and the South…
Penticton cat hoarder is back; B.C. SPCA dealing with another large intake
PENTICTON – SPCA shelters in Penticton and Kelowna are being deluged with cats, just days…
Blast of arctic air expected this weekend in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – It's the Okanagan's turn for some cold weather as an arctic front is…
Mental health issues at root of assault, court hears
PENTICTON – A man suffering with mental health issues received a conditional sentence after entering…
Penticton south end apartment sells for $12 million
PENTICTON – A south end Penticton apartment complex recently sold for $12 million. The 77-unit…
Man found guilty of beating Penticton psychiatrist successfully appeals conviction
PENTICTON – The Summerland man found guilty of badly beating a psychiatrist at Penticton Regional…
Break in and assault nets one year jail term
PENTICTON – A man who disregarded an order to stay away from his former partner’s…
What’s next for recycling containers in the regional district?
PENTICTON – The days of plastic bagging of recyclables in the South Okanagan are numbered…
Trespassing charges against Penticton band members part of much larger issue, says Chief
PENTICTON – Penticton Indian Band Chief Chad Eneas says the guilty pleas entered by three…
Penticton Indian Band councillor and two others fined for trespassing
PENTICTON – A Penticton Indian Band councillor, and two other band members, have been fined…
Man in custody after employee at Penticton convenience store assaulted
PENTICTON – RCMP have a man in custody after a shoplifter assaulted a Penticton convenience…