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Foreclosure looms over three Penticton motels unless debts settled
A Vancouver company that owns three motels in Penticton is hoping to settle its debts…
Two years after he was fired from the Penticton mall, this naughty Santa is as busy as ever
– This story was originally published Dec. 8, 2021. Getting fired over spicy photos seemed like…
Why Kamloops, Okanagan winter cyclists are envious of Penticton
More Penticton cyclists appear to be riding in winter weather thanks to the City’s decision…
Okanagan ice wines getting the cold shoulder this winter
Temperatures are beginning to drop low enough to harvest grapes for ice wine but many…
South Okanagan massage therapist resigns after sending explicit texts during treatments
A Naramata massage therapist has surrendered his licence after he admitted to sending sexually explicit…
Province to build new homeless shelter for Penticton to replace controversial one
After Penticton city council got into a fight with B.C.’s Attorney General earlier this year…
Sister of woman who lost home in Penticton tax sale grateful council ‘did the right thing’
The sister of a Penticton woman whose home was sold in a tax sale described…
Penticton to pay vulnerable woman $140K for selling her home for unpaid tax bill
Penticton city council offered an official apology and voted to reimburse a vulnerable woman negatively…
Okanagan Falls woman wins $25K Pacific Hold’Em Poker prize
Okanagan Falls resident Shelley Mackenzie won $25,428 from the Pacific Hold’Em Poker draw on Oct.…
Penticton council to discuss tax auction sale in closed door meeting
Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki has confirmed that city council will discuss the forced sale of…
Canadian country star Dallas Smith adds Kamloops, Penticton to upcoming tour
Canadian country musician Dallas Smith has added three B.C. dates to his 2022 Some Things…
Santana coming to Okanagan this spring
Carlos Santana and band are stopping in Penticton as part of the North America Spring…
Okanagan teen competing for spot in Supercross Futures motocross championship
A Penticton teenager is competing in the biggest motocross competition of his life and travelling…
The Coquihalla route was always a risk
— This story was originally published April 3, 2021. If you're a regular motorist on…
Police investigating after Penticton city hall vandalized
Penticton's city hall has been vandalized and police are looking for answers. Police responded to…
Thousands sign petition for safer highway between Penticton and Okanagan Falls
A petition with tens of thousands of signatures helped convince the province to install concrete…
‘Just one phone call:’ Sister of woman who lost home in Penticton tax sale demands change
The sister of a Penticton woman turfed out of her home over a $10,000 unpaid…
Okanagan Christmas tree shortage exacerbated by retiring tree farmers
Considering the abundance of evergreen trees in British Columbia, some people may be stumped as…
Mail service in the Interior hampered by severe flooding on supply routes
Residents in the Okanagan are experiencing delays in their usual mail delivery service this past…
Booze will be legal again next summer at some Penticton beaches and parks
For a third year, you'll be able to drink alcohol at certain beaches and parks…
Most of Penticton council quiet after scathing Ombudsperson report on tax sale
Most of the members of Penticton city council don't want to talk about the tax…
Penticton man wins $60K lottery prize
A Penticton man decided to check his lotto ticket while waiting for his car windows…
City of Penticton won’t compensate vulnerable woman over forced sale of house
The City of Penticton has no intention of repaying a vulnerable woman whose house it…
One chance for sky gazers in Kamloops and the Okanagan to see Comet Leonard
A comet that spent eons travelling towards earth for this week’s flyby will continue getting…