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Dream of turning Penmar building into community theatre crushed
PENTICTON – A major blow to those in Penticton with aspirations of developing a community…
Local businessman buys MRI for Penticton hospital
PENTICTON – He’s already donated $2 million to the current campaign to buy medical equipment…
Spring warmth continues in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – After a week filled with record temperatures we can expect the mercury to…
Rotary book sale hopes to end week with a book selling binge
PENTICTON – This week’s summer-like weather was great for most residents of Penticton, but it…
Problem areas cropping up in South Okanagan as spring melt accelerates with record temperatures
PENTICTON – The Regional District issued a high streamflow advisory this week as a string…
Penticton Crown prosecutor appointed provincial court judge
PENTICTON – A Penticton Crown prosecutor has been appointed a provincial court judge. Catherine Crockett…
Cops nab suspect after Penticton pub break, enter and theft
PENTICTON – A man is custody after a foot chase with police following an early…
Rain and thunderstorms follow another day of record heat in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – It was another record day for several communities in the Okanagan, but much…
Weekend activities a sure sign of spring in Penticton
PENTICTON – From cars to camping to canning, there’s a list of spring things to…
Spring runoff causing water quality problems throughout Southern Interior
HIGH WATER FLUSHING ORGANICS AND BACTERIA DOWNSTREAM INTO SOME WATER SYSTEMS THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Spring runoff…
Drunk driver investigation after collisions with Penticton pub and motel
PENTICTON – A drunk driver investigation is underway after a driver hit a pair of…
Administrative changes announced for Okanagan Skaha School District
PENTICTON – Retirements, upcoming school closures and reconfigurations have resulted in a number of administrative…
Truck fire in Kaleden starts in dashboard
PENTICTON – A pickup truck’s interior was badly damaged following a fire in Kaleden yesterday.…
Third day of record temperatures in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Another round of record temperatures were set in the Okanagan yesterday, and today…
Water conservation plan approved by Penticton council
PENTICTON – A water conservation plan for agricultural water users in Penticton is still in…
Man being held on drug smuggling charges getting lost in translation
PENTICTON – A man accused of drug smuggling and other related charges had his case…
Man accused of toting shotgun to Penticton court claims charter breach, wants out of jail
PENTICTON – The man accused of bringing a shotgun into Penticton Law Courts building last…
Latest report shows Southern Interior mountain snowpacks shrinking fast
FAST MELT OF SNOWPACKS CAUSING FLOOD CONCERNS THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Swollen streams and flood warnings are…
Heat bringing out the thieves in Penticton
PENTICTON – The warm weather means a lot more people are out enjoying the weather,…
Morning fires hit Penticton restaurant, mobile home
PENTICTON – Just as crews were leaving the scene of a small fire at restaurant…
Streamflow advisory issued: Minor flooding possible as Interior temperatures climb
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A high streamflow advisory has be issued for several tributary river systems in…
UBC Okanagan announces development of pot breathalyzer on 4/20
OKANAGAN – A new tool will help marijuana users and police monitor level of consumption,…
Impaired driver apprehended after flight from Penticton police
PENTICTON – Actions of a concerned citizen helped Penticton RCMP get their man, but also…
Penticton soda company wins spot on Dragons’ Den
PENTICTON – A local entrepreneur has made a successful pitch to the television show Dragons'…