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Upsets, close calls in South Okanagan municipal elections
PENTICTON – Each ballot definitely counted in a couple of close races in the Okanagan…
Sunny skies for first part of the week in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The Okanagan can look forward to more great fall weather this week. Environment…
Cannabis fines laid during weekend impaired driving checks in South Okanagan
PENTICTON – It didn’t take long for South Okanagan RCMP to crack down following the…
Stop people from giving food to Penticton homeless people? Politicians ‘surprised’ by public reaction to idea
PENTICTON – Two South Okanagan regional directors are trying to walk back controversial comments this…
Meet your RDOS board of directors
Lots of new faces in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen as very few incumbents ran for…
Vassilaki upsets Jakubeit for Penticton mayor
PENTICTON – Incumbent mayor Andrew Jakubeit has been upset by municipal political veteran John Vassilaki. The…
Last minute voting decisions to make in the Penticton election?
PENTICTON – It’s just about municipal election day in Penticton and if you're close, but…
Fine fall weekend in store for South Okanagan activities
PENTICTON – Weather shouldn’t factor into anyone’s choices for events this weekend, with a forecast…
Where they live: Downtown Penticton popular neighbourhood for municipal candidates
PENTICTON – Knowing where the Penticton municipal election candidates live may not be a critical…
Tickets still available for Stone Temple Pilots in Penticton
PENTICTON – You still have a chance to get tickets to see the Stone Temple…
Burgeoning wild mushroom crop a once in a decade phenomenon
PENTICTON – If you’re finding yourself stepping on toadstools or mashing mushrooms when you’re out…
Weather and wildfires interfere with water board’s floodplain mapping project
PENTICTON – The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s summer project to map the Okanagan flood plain…
When and where to cast your ballot in Penticton
PENTICTON – Whether you're a first-time voter or just looking for a brief refresher on…
Oliver hunter rescued after ATV accident
PENTICTON – An injured hunter is safe today, thanks to the efforts of Penticton Search…
Candidates show some creativity in how they would tackle Penticton’s housing affordability issue
PENTICTON – A major issue in the City of Penticton leading into this year’s municipal…
Penticton won’t see retail cannabis outlets until March 2019
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton has been working for the better part of this…
Lower wage costs keep district’s fire department budgets in surplus territory
PENTICTON – Lower than anticipated costs for wages are helping to keep the regional district’s…
Casino strike in Okanagan, Kamloops enters fourth month
It’s been just over four months since more than 600 unionized employees started walking picket…
14 candidates who think neighbours should pay for more Penticton services
PENTICTON – It hasn’t been a hot election topic yet, but it sounds like it…
September building permit numbers down in Penticton after record year
PENTICTON – September building permit numbers show a marked decline in activity compared to the…
All in favour? How Penticton candidates see future relationships with Penticton Indian Band
PENTICTON – The city’s relationship with the Penticton Indian Band is an emerging issue in…
Elite wrestling tour making stops in Okanagan
PENTICTON – A professional wrestling icon is taking to the road in a cross Canada…
Seven candidates vying for four Penticton spots on school board
PENTICTON – There will be seven candidates on the ballot for Penticton school trustee in…
Sunny week in store for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The sunshine and mild temperatures are forecast to continue in the Okanagan this…