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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…
Penticton Indian Band council election ballots recounted
PENTICTON – Despite a calculation error while counting ballots on election night this week, the…
Most of these South Okanagan vehicle thieves just aren’t very good
PENTICTON – One car thief was easily apprehended last week while others failed to accomplish…
Role of regional district rural service office in Ok Falls continues to develop
OKANAGAN FALLS – It's been over a year since the regional district's satellite office in…
New Penticton Indian Band council elected
PENTICTON – The Penticton Indian Band has a new council following elections yesterday, Dec. 7.…
A flurry of cold weather in the Okanagan this weekend
OKANAGAN – Crank up the heat and pile on the layers of clothing, we’re in…
Backyard fire burns quad, trailer in Penticton
PENTICTON – A meat smoke sparked a fire in a backyard in Penticton yesterday afteroon.…
Free Saturday on-street parking in Penticton’s downtown through December
PENTICTON – You don't have to plug a meter in downtown Penticton on Saturday for…
Town hall meeting to discuss overdose spike in Penticton
PENTICTON – As the number of illicit drug overdoses soar in Penticton, a local group…
White Christmas may be a reality for the Okanagan this year
OKANAGAN – Is it too early to dream of it? Perhaps not, according to Environment…
More losers than winners as Penticton council decides pot dispensary policy
PENTICTON – Penticton city council has approved only two of the seven applications for temporary…
Summerland teacher reprimanded for inappropriate comments to female students
SUMMERLAND – A Summerland teacher has been reprimanded for professional misconduct following a consent resolution…
Storm water infrastructure in Penticton underfunded: consultant
PENTICTON – Another piece of the City of Penticton's infrastructure was put under the microscope…
Pickup truck sought in Okanagan Falls crime spree
PENTICTON – Police are looking for a pickup truck deemed suspicious after a series of…
Penticton Bingo Palace will close permanently in the spring
PENTICTON – As Gateway Casinos prepares to open a new casino at the South Okanagan…
Penticton RCMP continue to investigate exploding package
PENTICTON – The investigation into a package wrapped in Christmas paper that exploded in a…
Travel Penticton hires executive director
PENTICTON – The fledgling tourism organization Travel Penticton has announced the appointment of Thom Tischik…
New insect poses a risk to fruit trees, vineyards, vegetables in South Okanagan
PENTICTON – The B.C. Ministry of Agriculture is asking Okanagan residents to be on the…
Tax hikes vary across the Okanagan Similkameen regional district; 2017 budget deliberations continue
PENTICTON – Taxes appear to be on the rise for property owners in the Okanagan…