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Taxi company gets Penticton council’s blessing for license application
PENTICTON – A new taxi company hopes to get a license to operate in Penticton.…
Why it took so long to clear trees from Penticton airport last fall
PENTICTON – Back in October and November, airlines serving Penticton cancelled evening flights forcing passengers of…
Job fair announced for 150 anticipated new casino jobs in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton is about to see a rise in employment numbers as one of…
Osoyoos mayor surprised, but ready to deal with new policing costs
OSOYOOS – The Town of Osoyoos is experiencing growth pains following the release of today’s…
Population declines in small South Okanagan communities while Osoyoos surpasses 5,000 mark
PENTICTON – Population is on the rise in the South Okanagan, but in most cases…
South Okanagan bighorn sheep facing new threat
PENTICTON – Bighorn sheep in the South Okanagan are facing a new threat on the…
How an Oliver man had his sexual assault conviction against a young boy tossed out
OLIVER – An Oliver man who was accused of lying about his sexual orientation under…
Impaired driver identified after burger stop
PENTICTON – A 38 year old Vaseux Lake resident faces criminal code charges for the…
Local scout groups compete in annual racing event
PENTICTON – Local scouts participated in a “racy" event this past weekend in Penticton. Assistant…
Police seek information in Okanagan Falls vineyard gas theft
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are seeking information from the public following a gas theft incident…
Penticton RCMP continue investigation into vehicle fire
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP continue to investigate a suspicious vehicle fire that took place last…
Calgary man brought back to earth after flying high on Penticton flight
PENTICTON – A Calgary man had his wings clipped following a flight to the Peach…
Gun toting granny fined for crossing the border with weapon
PENTICTON – A 64-year-old woman and her husband’s last minute decision to visit Canada proved…
Nine different delegations to make a pitch to council tomorrow
PENTICTON – Delegations will be pitching everything from proclamations to a proposed new taxi service…
Early Sunday blaze guts motorhome in Oliver
OLIVER – Oliver firefighters battled a motorhome blaze early Sunday morning. Oliver Fire Department spokesperson…
Thanks February, we’ve already got enough snow for the month
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – If it feels like you shovelled a month worth of snow in the…
Lack of report delays sentencing hearing for woman accused of arson
'TO SAY IT'S A MATTER OF A LACK OF RESOURCES IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE' PENTICTON –…
A cold and snowy start to the week in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – As February continues on, expect to see more white stuff to start the…
Voters defeat Keremeos library bylaw
PENTICTON – A regional district bid to assist the Keremeos Library with funding to enable…
Repeated breaches results in jail time for Penticton man
PENTICTON – A man suffering mental difficulties will remain in jail for treatment following his…
Winter weather weekend events in Penticton and the South Okanagan
PENTICTON – With wintery weather predicted, the most welcome weekend activities will most likely have…
More money needed to attract regional district managers
PENTICTON – The regional district isn’t competitive when it comes to paying managerial salaries, which…
Raise the Anchor campaign funds new rescue boat for Penticton firefighters
PENTICTON – The Penticton Fire Department will be plying the waters of Okanagan Lake in…
No bail for indigenous man from Oliver accused of smuggling weapons across the border
PENTICTON – The man accused of attempting to smuggle two handguns and ammunition into Canada…