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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…
No charges laid after border agents search Penticton home: lawyer
PENTICTON – The lawyer representing a Penticton family whose home was searched by Canada Border…
Unsettled weather this week in Okanagan prelude to summer-like weekend
KELOWNA – A mixed bag of weather is forecast for the Okanagan this week, with…
Traffic light toppled in Penticton collision
PENTICTON – A Penticton man is facing a charge of failing to remain at the…
Snow possible Monday morning in the Interior
Brace yourselves. Environment Canada sent out a special weather statement this morning, Jun. 10, for…
Inmate pleads guilty to assaulting Okanagan Correctional Centre officer
PENTICTON – An inmate at Okanagan Correctional Centre will spend between 18 months and three…
Regional district adds much needed office space with lease
PENTICTON – Despite recent renovations to the regional district office, staff are finding their quarters…
Housing starts holding strong in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Housing starts were strong in Kelowna and Vernon last month, while Penticton held…
Try a work experience at a winery and more this weekend
PENTICTON – Wine, garden and family-friendly events make for some fun and interesting times this…
Snow possible this weekend on mountain passes in the Southern Interior
Snow? You’ve got to be kidding. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for…
Wet, cool weather just in time for the weekend in the Interior
PENTICTON – This weekend’s forecast for the Southern Interior appears to be perfectly timed to…
Purse stolen from vehicle recovered by Penticton police foot patrol
PENTICTON – A woman’s purse was stolen from her unlocked vehicle in Penticton yesterday and…
Man dies after fall from balcony in Penticton
PENTICTON – An elderly man fell to his death from the balcony of an assisted…
Council endorses Spectra’s continued management of South Okanagan Events Centre
PENTICTON – City council had no problems deciding who should run the South Okanagan Events…
Pointy tail on Penticton fish sculpture raises safety concerns
PENTICTON – A City of Penticton beautification project in the form of a sculpture on…
No evidence inmates released from Okanagan Correctional Centre remain in the area: Penticton RCMP commander
PENTICTON – Okanagan Correctional Centre is not contributing to Penticton’s criminal population, the city's top…
Penticton police have little to report on five homicides in the past three years
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are releasing few details as investigations continue into five unsolved homicides…
Penticton’s retail sector in good shape, says consultant
PENTICTON – Penticton’s retail market is quite healthy moving forward, but the city will need…