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School closures at odds with Summerland’s vision of future growth
PENTICTON - The mayor and council in Summerland have expressed their concern about with the Okanagan Skaha school district plan regarding potential school closures, specifically the possible closure of Giant's Head elementary school. They say school closures are inconsistent with council’s vision for the community and condemned any school closure in the district. "The difficulty...

WWE Road to Wrestlemania coming to Penticton
PENTICTON - Wrestlemania is coming to the South Okanagan Events Centre. WWE Live presents Road to Wrestlemania at the centre on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016. The best of the WWE’s superstars and divas will be part of the Penticton show, including Demon Kane, Dean Ambrose, Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens, Dudley Boyz and Bray Wyatt and...

Penticton stop on Megadeth world tour
PENTICTON - Thrash metal band Megadeth will be in Penticton this spring as part of the North American leg of its world tour. The concert at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Saturday, March 5, 2016, will feature special guests Suicidal Tendencies, Children of Bodom and Havok. The tour is in support of Megadeth’s new...

Warm but wet week ahead in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN - With at least a chance of showers every day this week we could be in for a wet week, though the above normal temperatures should make it a lot more bearable. Environment Canada is calling for highs in the 4 Celsius to 7 C range most days this week, though the Penticton area...