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Co-accused in kidnapping sentenced to more than three years in jail
PENTICTON – A Penticton woman involved in a kidnapping and home invasion will serve just…
Reunion celebrates heroic Penticton rescue effort
PENTICTON – Rescue and first response teams involved in a critical incident last summer on…
Community Foundation big on South Okanagan neighbourhood small grants program
PENTICTON – A new round of neighbourhood small grants is returning to the South Okanagan…
Penticton, Naramata water projects to benefit from federal and provincial funds
PENTICTON – Government funding has been announced for water infrastructure projects in Naramata and Penticton.…
Man declared mentally unfit by Penticton judge following acts of mischief in Osoyoos
PENTICTON – A man jailed since Jan. 2 for smashing a bench and breaking two…
Hockey, arts and entertainment in Penticton this weekend
PENTICTON – The Canadian Sport School Hockey League Championships finish up its seven day run…
New Skaha Lake agreement with City of Penticton proceeding on schedule
PENTICTON – The agreement between Trio Marine Group and the City of Penticton continues to…
Canada’s favourite space commander coming to Vernon
VERNON – Canada's first space commander will help celebrate the country's 150th birthday in Vernon.…
Spring-like weather in the Okanagan this weekend
KELOWNA – A mix of all sorts of spring weather is coming to the Okanagan…
Garbage pickup could be changing in the regional district
PENTICTON – The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District will be testing the public appetite for a cart-based…
RCMP lay down the law with Penticton marijuana dispensaries
PENTICTON – Penticton’s embattled marijuana dispensaries have been served another blow with a warning letter…
New Penticton arts festival to launch in September
PENTICTON – The Penticton arts scene is expanding with the announcement of a new, multi-disciplinary arts…
Police emphasizing night time efforts to catch thieves
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are ramping up their night patrols in an effort to catch…
Apartment laundry rooms targeted in south Penticton break-ins
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are looking for a suspect who has been preying upon apartment…
Oliver could have a resort hotel by 2018: Mayor Hovanes
OLIVER – Oliver’s quest for a highend resort hotel may be at an end. Oliver…
Expensive shades targeted in Penticton Bike Barn break and enter
PENTICTON – A well known Penticton business was victimized by a thief or thieves early…
Fentanyl dealers should face harsher sentences: B.C. Court of Appeals
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled a higher sentencing range for fentanyl…
B.C. Green Party still seeking candidate for Boundary-Similkameen
PENTICTON – As political parties begin squaring away slates of candidates for the May 9…
National hockey tournament books Penticton for next three years
PENTICTON – An annual national hockey tournament will stay in Penticton for the next three…
City issues caution to Kettle Valley Rail Trail users
PENTICTON – A problem with a retaining wall is affecting use of the Kettle Valley…
B.C. Interior backcountry searches end with multiple rescues
KELOWNA – This weekend was busy for search and rescue teams as snowmobilers, skiers and…
Grey skies, showers and mild temperatures for the Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – While winter weather has stuck around longer than most would care for, spring-like…
Sublime with Rome and The Offspring coming to Okanagan
PENTICTON – Sublime with Rome and The Offspring have announced a North American tour, including…
Area students gather to de-stigmatize mental health
PENTICTON – A series of youth summits aimed at reducing the stigma attached to mental…