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Councillor’s notice of motion seeks new format for council’s public meetings
PENTICTON – A Penticton city councillor would like city staff to see if there are…
Spring heat set to break records in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Summer-like weather will continue in the Okanagan and could result in several new…
Penticton Chamber of Commerce elects new president
PENTICTON – The Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce board of directors has a…
South Okanagan residents reminded to look after fruit trees
PENTICTON – The regional district has beefed up its bylaws protecting the commercial tree fruit…
Early start to South Okanagan and Similkameen mosquito control program
PENTICTON – Early spring conditions in the South Okanagan and Similkameen this year have resulted…
Penticton Farmers Market starting two weeks early this year
PENTICTON – Local growers have produce such as spring kale, lettuce and eggs, and they are…
Overdose deaths could stay high in Southern Interior
NUMBERS LIKELY TO GO UP BEFORE THEY GO DOWN THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Don’t expect the epidemic…
Heat and sun to descend on the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Temperatures in the 20s and lots of sunshine are on the way for…
Penticton restaurant reworks menu, comes up with community clean up idea
PENTICTON – A Penticton restaurant looking at new culinary feature ideas has expanded their menu…
Contributions needed to make this year’s Canada Day fireworks spectacular
PENTICTON – Plans for the Canada Day fireworks are in the works for Penticton, but…
Son’s memory honoured in hospital donation
PENTICTON – Donna and Harold Schellenberg are honouring their son with a generous donation to…
Former Penticton Vees defenceman signed by Canucks
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have added a former Penticton Vees defenceman to their roster.…
Charges laid after man forcibly confined and assaulted in Penticton
PENTICTON – One man has been arrested, and several others are being sought, after a…
Victim relieved after guilty pleas from prolific offender
PENTICTON – The Oliver man allegedly wounded by prolific offender Ronald Teneycke expressed relief this…
Man with history of curfew breaches kept on short leash
PENTICTON – A Penticton man with multiple probation breaches will be on a short rope…
Overdose deaths prompt province to declare public health emergency
INTERIOR HEALTH AUTHORITY HARD HIT THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Responding to a continuing surge in drug overdose…
Okanagan politicos to get first look at rail trail plans
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Councillors and directors from various communities will get their first look soon…
The B.C. Interior is on pace to smash last year’s record number of overdose deaths
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Overdose deaths in the Interior Health Authority, already at a record number after…
‘Tired’ thief finds pedal power not enough to escape Penticton police
PENTICTON – Police had no problem stopping a thief trying to make a getaway after…
Communications issues delay Michaud proceedings
PENTICTON – Delays in court proceedings continue for the man accused of bringing a shotgun…
High, fast water prompts Okanagan River warning
PENTICTON – The province is warning the public to beware of the Okanagan River as…
Refugee family to arrive in Naramata next week
NARAMATA – Months of hard work and preparation appear to be paying off for a…
Penticton man keeps his job with intermittent sentence handed down for theft, breach
PENTICTON – A Penticton man struggling with addiction issues will serve a 45-day intermittent jail…
Osoyoos Oyster Festival promises to be a palette pleasing event
OSOYOOS – Oyster lovers will want to head to Osoyoos later this month for a…