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Penticton RCMP warn of computer fraud scam
PENTICTON – An increase in reported phone scams has Penticton RCMP issuing a warning to…
‘High’ school classes offered at Okanagan College
OKANAGAN – Cannabis is legitmately coming to the classroom for the first time in the…
Penticton workshop prepares candidates, electors for upcoming municipal election
PENTICTON – Penticton and area residents have a rare opportunity to find out more about…
Technology helping to preserve the Syilx language
PENTICTON – A three-day language workshop at Penticton Indian Band’s En’owkin Centre is part of…
Evacuation order, alerts in Similkameen rescinded
PENTICTON – The wildfire threat in the Similkameen is showing signs of easing with the…
Environment Canada ends air quality warnings for some areas of the Southern Interior
Amidst improving conditions, Environment Canada has ended special air quality warnings for some parts of…
South Okanagan man avoids criminal record after punching owner of dog that pooped on his lawn
PENTICTON – A Penticton judge has given a Summerland man an absolute discharge for assaulting…
Prolific Penticton offender free for five days before getting arrested again
PENTICTON – A Penticton-area prolific offender is back behind bars after recently being granted bail.…
Okanagan-Skaha School District’s international student numbers up
PENTICTON – It's back to school next week, and there are some changes and new…
Rain, cooler temperatures greatly improve Interior air quality as wildfires continue to burn
Interior residents may have woken up to smoke-free skies this morning after a cool and…
Weather pattern change means clear Okanagan skies
KELOWNA – Okanagan residents can breathe a sigh of relief, literally and figuratively, this week…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Tango is an older dog who needs a patient and experienced guardian. He…
More officers won’t translate into better policing in Penticton, says city’s top cop
PENTICTON – Policing in Penticton is all about managing expectations, according to the commander of…
Marathon mosquito season in South Okanagan
PENTICTON – If you’re feeling like this year’s mosquito season is never-ending, you’re not alone.…
No shortage of things to do in Penticton this weekend
PENTICTON – The weekend starts in Penticton tonight with the Rock the Sun event in…
Union alleges unsafe operations as casino labour dispute drags on in Thompson-Okanagan
KAMLOOPS – There is no end in sight to the labour dispute at four casinos…
City of Penticton fees on their way up
PENTICTON – It's going to cost a little more to stay fit in Penticton next…
Okanagan may see some smoke relief this weekend
OKANAGAN – A change in the weather is on the way, and with it, some…
New building bylaw expected to add to construction costs in Penticton
PENTICTON – A new and modernized building bylaw will move on to another round of…
Council adopts wait-and-see attitude toward on-street parking issues at Penticton hospital
PENTICTON – The city’s transportation committee wants to get a dialogue going between City Council…
How smoky skies affect solar collection and grapevines in the Okanagan
PENTICTON – Wildfire smoke is clouding efforts to turn sunlight into electricity, but the valley’s…
If you give a hoot, here are some facts about Okanagan owls
PENTICTON – You don’t often see them since they are most active at night, but…
New fire north of Summerland; another anxious night for Similkameen residents
PENTICTON – Fire crews in the South Okanagan and Similkameen are battling a new blaze…
Jason Cox announces candidacy for Penticton city council
PENTICTON – A Penticton business owner plans to officially announce his intention to run for…