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Oliver firefighter urges caution after accidental grass fire
PENTICTON – A grass fire near Oliver yesterday evening has firefighters issuing a note of…
Heated moment as Penticton council cancels licences for two more marijuana businesses
LANGUAGE WARNING PENTICTON – Two members of the gallery at Penticton city council chambers were…
Police issue warning after Penticton resident loses $34,000
PENTICTON – RCMP are warning residents not to send money overseas after a Penticton man…
Marijuana sales have Penticton council considering cancelling two business licenses
PENTICTON – A special council meeting will decide the fate of two Penticton business licenses…
UPDATE: Boil water notice lifted for Okanagan Falls
OKANAGAN FALLS – The boil water advisory issued last month in Okanagan Falls is over.…
Penticton RCMP seeking identity of printing press owner
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP would like to find the owner of a printing press turned…
Okanagan trail groups discuss potential for federal infrastructure funding
PENTICTON – The concept of a valley-length recreational trail from Osoyoos to Sicamous has been…
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…