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Boaters in Okanagan, Shuswap warned of high winds
Thunderstorms passing through the Southern Interior today could produce some strong and gusty winds, and…
Intruder discovered by resident during Penticton break-in
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are investigating a residential break-in that occurred while the resident was…
Sterile Insect Release Program seeking new opportunities outside Thompson-Okanagan
PENTICTON – The Sterile Insect Release Program is looking for new ways to make money…
Classic cars and an iconic music star dominate Penticton weekend events
PENTICTON – Penticton will be rocking and rolling this weekend, literally and figuratively. The Pacific…
Cannabis facility needs variance to grow in South Okanagan
PENTICTON – Applicants seeking to build a cannabis facility in the South Okanagan come before…
Vernon man will spend two years in prison for assault on Okanagan corrections officer
PENTICTON – A Vernon man will spend another two years behind bars for assaulting a…
Fight to keep potentially devastating invasive mussels out of Okanagan gains momentum
PENTICTON – Progress is being made in the fight to keep invasive zebra and quagga…
Mayor hopes parks master plan will represent a new era in park operations
PENTICTON – Mayor Andrew Jakubeit expressed hope closure had been reached on a long running…
City of Penticton going after unlicensed vacation rentals
PENTICTON – Penticton City Council approved a few changes to the city’s vacation rentals program…
Injured Penticton mountain biker rescued
PENTICTON – A Penticton man is fortunate his calls for help were heard after suffering…
VIDEO: Iconic Penticton bookstore thrives by being passionately unique
PENTICTON – It’s an iconic business on Penticton’s Main Street having been at same location…
Similkameen director scores hat trick with highest remuneration and expenses
PENTICTON – A Similkameen rural director made it three in a row this year as…
City of Penticton payroll exceeds $23 million
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton spent nearly a quarter of a million dollars on…
Scorcher in the Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – The first day of summer is officially on Thursday, but it definitely feels…
Newest Okanagan watersport trends leave water skiing in wake
PENTICTON – The sport of water skiing has fallen on hard times appearing to have…
Free fishing in B.C. this weekend
PENTICTON – With a weather forecast that’s calling for sunny skies and warm temperatures, it’s…
Card tournament and food festival highlight South Okanagan weekend fun
PENTICTON – Penticton plays host to a major card tournament while Osoyoos hosts a major…
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Southern Interior
The weather could get nasty across the Southern Interior today. Environment Canada has issued a…
Puncturevine a growing problem in the Southern Interior
With seed pod spines hard enough to flatten a bicycle tire, you don't want you…
Multi-million dollar development in Penticton shelved
PENTICTON – A proposed development expected to transform Front Street in Penticton appears to be…
Penticton police warning stops weed sales at head shop
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP continue to enforce the current marijuana laws, this time in an…
Celebration planned as latest downtown Penticton revitalization project is completed
PENTICTON – There may be some rejoicing amongst merchants in the 300 block of Main…
South Okanagan model train tourist attraction scores big on TripAdvisor
OSOYOOS – The accolades keep coming for a small family owned and operated tourist attraction…
Nine more months in jail for Penticton man who brought weapons to court
PENTICTON – Showing up for a scheduled court appearance was a smart move, but bringing…