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New subdivision in the works for Penticton
PENTICTON – A new subdivision is in the early planning stages in Penticton’s upper Carmi…
Province to provide funds to replace Grand Forks transition house
GRAND FORKS – The province has committed funds to replace a transition house for women…
Break-and-enters ease off, but still a busy week for Penticton police
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP report a decrease in break-and-enters last week but did note several…
Province invests in affordable housing in Penticton with motel purchase
PENTICTON – A new opportunity for affordable housing will soon be available in Penticton with…
Rash of Canada Revenue Agency scammers result in plugged up Penticton police phone lines
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP want the public to know there is no need to report…
Canada’s top court won’t hear appeal of former Mountie convicted of murder in Penticton
PENTICTON – The Supreme Court of Canada won't hear the appeal of a former police…
New family medicine residency for the South Okanagan gives doctors local training opportunities
PENTICTON – For the first time ever, doctors in the University of British Columbia’s Family…
Observatory near Penticton perfect place to watch the Perseids
PENTICTON – With an astrophysical observatory fully staffed by astronomers practically in one’s backyard, there…
Cougar sighting on KVR trail prompts warning from City of Penticton
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton has issued a warning to users of the Kettle…
Second annual Great Ogopogo Bathtub race a fundraiser for Penticton hospital tower
PENTICTON – Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to start your bathtubs. The second annual Great Ogopogo…
Reel Peach Fest film festival winners
PENTICTON – The winners from Reel Peach Fest film festival have been announced and the…
Police issue warning to Penticton business owners about fake U.S. bills
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are warning local businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit…
Police report more bike thefts; Facebook group formed to help find stolen bikes
PENTICTON – Bicycle thefts continue to occur at an alarming rate in Penticton and a…
Current invasive mussel inspection efforts insufficient, says Okanagan Basin Water Board
BOARD CALLS FOR DAYLIGHT HOURS MONITORING; MANDATORY PRE-LAUNCH INSPECTIONS OKANAGAN VALLEY – A form of…
Penticton pub fight results in assault charges
PENTICTON – A Penticton pub had to call police after business was disrupted by an…
Naramata resident strong advocate for restructuring of electricity bills
PENTICTON – South Okanagan residents who are unhappy with the residential conservation rate on their…
Similkameen woman second from region to excel at longbow archery
PENTICTON – Similkameen archer Miranda Sparkes has a world championship in her sights. The Keremeos…
Robberies and shots fired part of a busy Peach Festival week for Penticton RCMP
PENTICTON – Last week was a busy one for Penticton RCMP with the five day…
Driving while suspended results in fine and further suspension for Penticton man
PENTICTON – A Penticton man is learning the hard way not to drive when suspended.…
Details of Okanagan Lake second crossing coming this fall
OKANAGAN – Look to the fall for the “key deliverables” in the Okanagan Lake second…
Researchers at UBC Okanagan look at the DNA of the world’s top wines
OKANAGAN – Examining the DNA of the world’s top wines while stopping them from spoiling?…
Okanagan Rail Trail campaign has wide appeal, organizers say
OKANAGAN – The Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative is reporting a wide range of people responding…
Police report a number of motorbike thefts in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP reported a number of “other” bike thefts last week – motorbike…
Judge rules high profile kidnapping trial will stay in Penticton
PENTICTON – A change of venue application to have the trial of four accused in…