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Penticton boundary extension receives electoral approval
PENTICTON – Penticton could see an expansion of its boundaries in the near future. The…
New communications officer at Penticton City Hall
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton has a new communications officer, the fourth in two…
Penticton RCMP seek suspects in shooting
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are asking for the public's help to find the suspects involved…
Oliver man sentenced in Alberta court for fraud scheme
An Oliver man was sentenced this week in an Alberta courtroom for his part in…
Steam trains to operate during Summerland Festival of Lights, Christmas excursions already sold out
SUMMERLAND – The Kettle Valley Steam Railway is providing an added attraction to this year’s…
TV movie to be shot in the Okanagan before new year
OKANAGAN – A new TV movie will be shot in the Okanagan this year, the…
Band council controversies continue on Penticton Indian Band
PENTICTON – A Penticton Indian Band member who was the officially appointed electoral officer has…
Penticton open for business? Not this one
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton’s website claims it is “open for business” but one…
Okanagan Nation Alliance plans unveiling ceremony for residential school monument
PENTICTON – Members of the Okanagan Nation Alliance are welcoming everyone to the official unveiling…
Looking for a forever home; South Okanagan/Similkameen SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Spooky is waiting for adoption at the South Okanagan/Similkameen shelter. Because Spooky arrived…
Early snow good news for Interior ski resorts
Early November snow is piling up at higher elevations throughout the Thompson-Okanagan and the local…
City of Penticton takes responsibility for costs incurred by wine centre relocation
PENTICTON – A hastily made agreement between the City of Penticton and the B.C. Wine…
Community’s winter wildfire discussion aimed at prevention
AFTER AVERTING WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR DISASTER IN THE SMALL COMMUNITY LAST SUMMER,…
Vaccination advised after meningococcal disease confirmed at South Okanagan high school
OLIVER – Staff and students at a South Okanagan high school are being advised to…
Prolific offender sentenced on one set of charges, denied bail for others
PENTICTON – An Okanagan Falls man who is no stranger to the criminal justice system…
UPDATE: Employee found dead at Penticton car wash after fall
PENTICTON – A workplace death yesterday at a Penticton car wash is under investigation. RCMP…
Crown asks for more than six years for man who shotgun blasted his way into Penticton school
PENTICTON – A Penticton man who shot a shotgun in his home before using it…
Initial Penticton budget proposals include property tax increase
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton is contemplating a three per cent increase in property…
Organizer adds up economic impact of ITU Championship Festival in Penticton
PENTICTON – The organizer of this past summer’s International Triathlon Union championship festival in Penticton…
Cougar alert issued for Penticton neighbourhood
PENTICTON – WildSafe B.C. has issued a cougar alert in Penticton this morning. The alert…
Young people make pitch for city investment in Penticton youth centre
PENTICTON – A new youth centre for Penticton could soon be a reality. Community Foundation…
RCMP staffing levels returning to normal as Penticton detachment presses for more officers
PENTICTON – The Penticton RCMP detachment is returning to normal personnel numbers following a busy…
Cold weather records shattered in Vernon and Kelowna
It was so cold in Vernon and Kelowna last night that 100-year-old temperature records were…
Cirque du Soleil on ice coming to Okanagan
PENTICTON – Cirque du Soleil's new arena creation Crystal is coming to the Okanagan next…