Pndec2015

It’s not Christmas in Penticton until…
PENTICTON - There are several signs the Christmas season is upon us in Penticton. 1. It’s a sign of Christmas in Penticton when you see emergency vehicles, buses, taxis and personal vehicles adorned with antlers. What other time of the year does anyone attach fake antlers to their vehicles? It's a trend that seems to be on the rise...

Regional District and City of Penticton operating hours over the holidays
PENTICTON - The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen and the City of Penticton will be open during the holiday season, taking three days off through Christmas. The main office at 101 Martin St. will close Friday, Dec. 25, Monday, Dec. 28 and Friday, Jan. 1, but will be open regular hours the remaining days, from...

Winter road conditions challenging drivers in Southern Interior
MERRITT – A Pacific front packed with moisture continues to track across the Southern Interior today dumping snow on the mountain passes, while the valley bottoms are getting flurries. A snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway from Merritt to Hope continues. Environment Canada is calling for between 15 to 25 centimetres of snow on that...