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Okanagan warming up a bit as Christmas approaches
KELOWNA – December’s chilly start in the Okanagan will let up a bit as we…
Okanagan Similkameen regional government growing with budget provisions for new hires
PENTICTON – Taxes will likely go up across the South Okanagan-Similkameen regional district as government…
Last weekend before Christmas busy one in the South Okanagan
PENTICTON – From hockey to holiday activities, there’s lots going on in the South Okanagan…
Woman pistol whipped in Oliver home invasion
OLIVER – A woman suffered serious head injuries after she was pistol whipped during a…
Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Penticton preparing food hampers for weekend distribution
PENTICTON – Volunteers with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Drive have…
Penticton motel room search turns up stolen items, drugs
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP looking for a man in connection with a vehicle theft found…
Blazers, Rockets and former Vees representing at World Juniors
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – When watching the World Juniors later this month, there may be some recognizable…
UPDATE: Armed man found in Penticton school facing several charges
UPDATE 12:15 p.m. Dec. 15, 2016 PENTICTON – Police have released the name of the…
Colder temperatures leaving, cloudy skies arriving over the Okanagan this weekend
KELOWNA – The cold snap the Okanagan has been going through is coming to an…
Fire master plan to evaluate Okanagan Similkameen Regional District’s firehalls
PENTICTON – Concerns about regional district fire departments’ ability to meet new legislation is prompting…
New operators of The Crossing youth treatment centre in Keremeos to focus on a collaborative approach
PENTICTON – The new operators of a Keremeos youth addiction treatment facility expect to engage…
Alcohol fuelled crimes result in jail time for Penticton man
PENTICTON – A Penticton man arrested by police after a security guard locked him in…
UPDATE: Broken water main in downtown Penticton fixed
UPDATE: 12:04 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 PENTICTON – The water main break on Westminster…
Penticton police faster than suspect in foot chase
PENTICTON – A man rummaging through vehicles in Penticton wasn’t fleet of foot enough to…
Van Alphen returned as Okanagan Skaha school board chair
PENTICTON – The Okanagan Skaha school board met for their inaugural meeting of the school…
Handguns stolen during Penticton break and enter
PENTICTON – Three handguns were stolen during a Penticton break-in last week. RCMP spokesperson Cpl.…
Pair of Okanagan trail groups merge into one
PENTICTON – Two Okanagan trail groups have become one. The Summerland Trans Canada Trail Society…
Driver nearing trial for Christmas eve, 2015 fatal accident
PENTICTON – A pre-trial conference was held in Penticton court today for a motorist involved…
Penticton’s third CAO in two years is here: How the search evolved
TWO PREVIOUS HIRES HAD NO EXPERIENCE PENTICTON – It might appear as though the City…
Penticton judge to decide ‘defence of necessity’ in impaired, prohibited driving case
PENTICTON – A Penticton judge will decide the case of a prohibited driver who claims…
Okanagan in a deep freeze this week
KELOWNA – The flow of arctic air will continue to invade the Okanagan this week,…
Judge sinks Penticton man’s attempt to avoid drunk driving conviction
PENTICTON – A Penticton judge has ruled a 14 minute delay is not an unreasonalble…
Salvation Army campaigns in full swing, but could use kettle volunteers, toy donations
PENTICTON – The Salvation Army’s Christmas campaigns are underway in Penticton, but volunteers are still…
Activities in Penticton this weekend include a Santa run
PENTICTON – Here's some ideas if you're looking for something to do in Penticton this…