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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…
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…
Summer has arrived in the Okanagan, better late than never
OKANAGAN – The dry heat usually associated with summer in the Okanagan has arrived. It…
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…
Fire destroys trailer, motorhome in Osoyoos campground
PENTICTON – The Osoyoos Fire Department battled a trailer and motorhome fire in the community…
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…
Woman killed in jet ski crash on Osoyoos Lake identified
PENTICTON – The woman who died following a jet ski collision on Osoyoos Lake last…
Robberies and shots fired part of a busy Peach Festival week for Penticton RCMP
PENTICTON – Last week was a busy one for Penticton RCMP with the five day…
Driving while suspended results in fine and further suspension for Penticton man
PENTICTON – A Penticton man is learning the hard way not to drive when suspended.…
Jet ski fatality on Osoyoos Lake
OSOYOOS – A collision between two jet skis claimed the life of a Port Coquitlam…
Police report a number of motorbike thefts in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP reported a number of “other” bike thefts last week – motorbike…
Judge rules high profile kidnapping trial will stay in Penticton
PENTICTON – A change of venue application to have the trial of four accused in…
Growing season for peaches has been, well, peachy in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – If you enjoy Okanagan peaches there’s no time like the present to pick…