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Running a red light causes three vehicle collision in Penticton
PENTICTON – Three vehicles were in a collision yesterday evening after one ran a red…
Want to help during wildfire season? Now’s the time to show up
When wildfire season is in full swing, volunteers often want to offer their assistance, but…
Hockey and wine highlight South Okanagan events this weekend
PENTICTON – Take in a Vees game, learn about wine pairing, or enjoy some food…
Radio waves detected by Penticton observatory telescope make international science headlines
PENTICTON – The Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory’s newest telescope is already making news in the…
Blue or clear plastic recycling bags on their way out of the regional district
PENTICTON – The use of plastic bags to contain recycling materials is being phased out…
Pleasant weekend ahead for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Okanagan valley residents can look forward to sunshine and mild temperatures this weekend.…
Crash Test Dummies to open this year’s Peachfest concert series
PENTICTON – This year’s Penticton Peach Festival will feature the Crash Test Dummies on opening…
Snowpacks building slowly this year in Thompson, Okanagan
Mountain snowpacks took their time establishing themselves this year, but are now more or less…
Penticton council keeps $1 fee for paper utility bills
PENTICTON – City Council wrestled with the issue of how to deal with the $1.15…
Pedestrian struck in Penticton intersection
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP will not be laying charges after a pedestrian was struck by…
Coyote Cruises seeking long-term park lease to attract new investment
PENTICTON – A request to tie up Penticton city parkland for two decades has Penticton…
Penticton RCMP not at fault for death of man while in custody
PENTICTON – An independent investigation into the death of a man while in Penticton RCMP…
Kelowna housing construction decreased in 2018, while other Interior cities see new apartment boom
The City of Kamloops saw a boom in construction last year, almost doubling the number…
Penticton’s Chief Administrative Officer resigns
PENTICTON – Penticton is losing its Chief Administrative Officer. Peter Weeber will be leaving the…
Cannabis courses flying high in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – There's a high demand for cannabis education courses in the valley and Okanagan…
Penticton city council approves banishment policy
PENTICTON – City council is OK with a policy that will facilitate banning of persons…
Regional board to decide conservation fund allocations
PENTICTON – The Penticton Creek restoration project could benefit from a major portion of this…
Penticton RCMP offer crowd forums on public safety
PENTICTON – The Penticton RCMP is borrowing a crowdfunding principle for its first annual Crowd…
Impaired cyclist struck in Penticton intersection
PENTICTON – An impaired cyclist ended up in Penticton hospital after failing to make certain…
South Okanagan man arrested after turning his apartment into a shooting gallery
OLIVER – An Oliver man is facing several firearms charges after firing a rifle in…
Snow will turn to rain later this week in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – The Okanagan valley can expect a mix of snow and rain this week…
Penticton RCMP holiday crackdown on impaired drivers a success
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP kept the roads safer over the holidays by issuing dozens of…
Penticton RCMP bringing cold case murder back to light
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are re-releasing information on a 20-year-old murder in the hopes of…
Multiple prolific offenders arrested within two days in South Okanagan
PENTICTON – Several prolific offenders were arrested last week by the RCMP in the South…