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Firefighters attack small fire near Summerland
SUMMERLAND – B.C. Wildfire Service crews are responding to a fire above Summerland today, July…
Building market continues strong pace in the regional district
PENTICTON – Building revenues continue to grow in the regional district. Building permit activity at…
This year’s Challenge race a more subdued occasion
PENTICTON – This year’s Challenge Penticton promises to be a low-impact, low-key affair with changes…
Penticton Fire chief praises crew for fire knockdown
PENTICTON – Penticton Fire Chief Larry Watkinson had nothing but praise for his firefighters following…
Mega winery near Oliver ready to take on the world
OLIVER – The Oliver area is adding to its growing reputation as a destination for…
Challenge triathlon tops weekend events in South Okanagan
PENTICTON – Challenge Penticton is one of the bigger events this weekend in the South…
Praise for these Penticton businesses that allow dogs inside during summer
PENTICTON – As summer bakes on, some Penticton and area businesses are adding their names…
Penticton moving to new phase in economic development with long-term strategy
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton is taking advantage of a recent boom in construction…
UPDATE: West Bench wildfire in Penticton 100 per cent contained
PENTICTON – Fire crews have contained a wildfire in Penticton’s West Bench area. Ground crews…
Detour for Naramata motorists in place until November
NARAMATA – Motorists driving to Naramata will be subject to a detour following the start…
Penticton RCMP investigate two residential break and enters
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are investigating a pair of break and enters, and in one…
Peachfest seeking volunteers
PENTICTON – It was 13 years ago that Audrey Baker became acquainted with the Penticton…
Apocalyptic literature course promises doom and gloom at Okanagan College
PENTICTON – Okanagan College is offering a unique English course that will focus on the…
City of Penticton says no to marijuana dispensaries
PENTICTON – Concerns over legal issues resulted in Penticton City Council turning thumbs down to…
Plans for 2017 Penticton Creek reconstruction shelved
PENTICTON – The Penticton Creek Restoration Committee is shelving plans for this year’s creek revitalization…
Preventable theft from vehicles continues in spite of Penticton police message
PENTICTON – Less than a week after Penticton’s top cop pointed out at a public…
Evacuation order eases slightly in Princeton wildfire
PENTICTON – The Regional District has some good news for some Princeton area residents affected…
Wildfire evacuee suffers vehicle break and enter in Penticton
PENTICTON – A person fleeing wildfires in the province received a disappointing welcome to Penticton…
Penticton city council to consider ‘slow down’ lawn signs
PENTICTON – Penticton city council is being asked buy signs in an effort to make…
Penticton man gets 18 months for firearm offences
PENTICTON – A Penticton man who got himself a shotgun because it “felt cool” was…
Where you need to go if you’ve been evacuated to the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – With close to 200 fires burning in B.C., evacuees are being told to…
City says procurement process fair after contract awarded to Penticton councillor
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton has reviewed a Request for Proposals following the awarding…
Close call on Okanagan River channel in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton firefighters helped avert a potential tragedy on the Okangan River channel this…
Princeton wildfire now 40 per cent contained
PENTICTON – The 3,300 hecatre Princeton wildfire is now 40 per cent contained. Information meetings…