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YEAR IN REVIEW: Region’s reputation for food and wine continued to grow in 2016
When it comes to wine and food, 2016 was a very good year for the…
UPDATED MAP: Christmas lights in and around Penticton for your viewing pleasure
PENTICTON – Taking in the Christmas light displays around town is a great way to…
Pets as Christmas presents not always a good idea: B.C. SPCA
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The B.C. SPCA is reminding people ahead of Christmas that although pets may…
Weekend activities are all about Christmas in the South Okanagan
PENTICTON – Celebrating the Christmas season is the theme this weekend in the South Okanagan.…
No decision yet on tax impact for new conservation fund in the Okanagan Similkameen regional district
PENTICTON – The Okanagan Similkameen Regional District board hasn't decided yet how much a new…
Snowfall warning for parts of the southern B.C. Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Heavy snow falling across the southern Interior today has prompted Environment Canada to…
Penticton driver blames voices in his head for fleeing police
PENTICTON – A Penticton driver, who told police he was listening to voices in his…
Penticton city council approves two-year Skaha Lake Marina lease
PENTICTON – Penticton city council has agreed to a lease agreement with Trio Marine Group's…
Pair of Penticton tire stores targeted by thieves
PENTICTON – RCMP have a suspect in custody in connection with one of two break-ins…
Penticton mayor responds to being named to Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation “naughty” list
PENTICTON – Penticton mayor and councillors found themselves in the crosshairs of a national taxpayer…
Summerland house significantly damage by fire
SUMMERLAND – Summerland firefighters are dousing hot spots this morning following a house fire last…
Crime spree fuelled by drugs sends Penticton man to jail for a year
PENTICTON – A man whose crimes were described by a Penticton judge as “a drug-fuelled…
Homeless numbers in Penticton twice previous estimate
PENTICTON – The number of homeless people is double what a Penticton advocacy group for…
Gift wrapped package found on Penticton boulevard attracts RCMP attention
PENTICTON – RCMP weren't taking any chances with a suspicious gift wrapped package showed up…
Penticton council agrees to Government Street land swap for hospital access
PENTICTON – A land swap between Penticton and Interior Health is intended to make access…
Driver can’t weasel out of driving prohibition following crash near Penticton
PENTICTON – It didn’t take long for police to ferret out the details of a…
Penticton mayor and council noted in taxpayer watchdog’s naughty list
PENTICTON – Penticton City Council has caught the attention of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation’ naughty…
RCMP seek public assistance in Naramata theft
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are looking for tips from the public to recover a stolen…
Low turnout for Penticton’s infrastructure deficit engagement sessions
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton’s efforts to engage the public to find answers to…
Drivers taken to hospital after head-on collision near Summerland
PENTICTON – A head-on crash on Highway 97 between Penticton and Summerland this morning sent…
Jail for man who kicked in the door of 95-year-old Penticton resident
PENTICTON – A man a Penticton judge called “the poster boy for what happens to…
Firefighters battle blazes and cold temperatures in Penticton, Kaleden
PENTICTON – Firefighters in Penticton and Kaleden spent several frigid hours answering calls to structure…
Christmas tree recycling in the South Okanagan-Similkaeen regional district
PENTICTON – Residents of the regional district don’t have far to go to recycle Christmas…
Okanagan warming up a bit as Christmas approaches
KELOWNA – December’s chilly start in the Okanagan will let up a bit as we…