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How these Summerland orchardists got through the pandemic without exposures
Summerland fruit farmers Jan and Keith Carlson survived a tumultuous year in the agricultural industry…
Protesters call on Penticton council to ‘right the wrong’ and agree to keep homeless shelter open
Peaceful protesters gathered in front of Penticton’s Gyro Park bandshell to let city council know…
Kruger-Allen gets five year jail term for Penticton beach attack
Thomas Kruger-Allen was sentenced to a five-year jail-term in Penticton Supreme Court today. Thomas Kruger-Allen,…
Lack of supports for Penticton’s supportive housing sparks war of words with province
Initiatives to help Penticton’s homeless took an unfortunate step backwards this week following several heated…
Penticton addiction centre launches online fundraiser to keep doors open
Pathways Addictions Centre is fighting to stay alive in Penticton. The addictions resource centre has…
Health orders to be enforced at protest against Penticton council decision on homeless shelter: RCMP
Penticton RCMP are reminding citizens to maintain social distancing and other pandemic protocols at a…
Accusations fly over Penticton council decision to shutter emergency shelter
The rhetoric regarding a Penticton council decision to not renew a Ministry of Housing temporary…
Penticton council at odds with B.C. Housing over emergency shelter
Penticton city council appears to be headed for a showdown with B.C. Housing after a…
Statistics Canada jobs coming up in Kamloops, Okanagan for census
Statistics Canada has lots of temporary jobs available to Kamloops and Okanagan residents starting this…
Penticton RCMP arrest prolific offender sleeping in stolen vehicle
Penticton police officers have arrested a prolific offender sleeping in a stolen vehicle, for the…
Penticton addictions service sees Interior Health funds pulled, asks for community support
A Penticton resource centre that offers addiction services is sounding alarm bells over a change…
New childcare spaces set to open in Kamloops, Okanagan
Okanagan and Kamloops families will soon have access to more childcare spaces. The province announced…
Grant funding too late to make emergency repairs on Penticton Creek
Emergency funds in the form of a flood mitigation grant are going to be granted…
Penticton beach program to look at ‘vending hubs’ for 2022 season
A new concept in beach vending may find its way to a Penticton waterfront location…
Kamloops, Okanagan had mild, dry winter despite frigid February
Winter is over, from a meteorological stand point, and statistics show what Kamloops and the…
Book now, travel later campaign means worry-free Penticton vacation planning
A Penticton tourism groups wants visitors to the region to be able to book a…
Area 27 racetrack in Oliver has a new deal to put you behind the wheel
The Okanagan’s premier motorsports club has a new way for gearheads and racing enthusiasts to…
Letter campaign to bolster recreation sites, trails in B.C. launched
The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia would like to see the province beef up…
Penticton poet Shane Koyczan to host online performance about the pandemic
A new performance by Penticton poet Shane Koyczan will be available online on Friday, March…
iN VIDEO: Mysterious footage emerges of Okanagan cigarette plant
Mystery surrounds a recently published video that depicts the 1960 opening of a cigarette factory…
Thompson-Okanagan mining exploration companies poised for a good year
It’s promising to be a good year for mining exploration in the province in general…
February full moon a sign of longer days to come
February is coming to an end with a full moon to light up the night…
Penticton Speedway being sold; will remain a racetrack
After 23 seasons, the Penticton Speedway is changing hands. Owner Johnny Aantjes said the sale…
Charter challenge forces adjournment of Penticton sentencing hearing in beach assault
A sudden turn of events at the sentencing hearing of the man accused of delivering…