Pndec2016

White Christmas may be a reality for the Okanagan this year
OKANAGAN – Is it too early to dream of it? Perhaps not, according to Environment…

A flurry of cold weather in the Okanagan this weekend
OKANAGAN – Crank up the heat and pile on the layers of clothing, we’re in…

Free Saturday on-street parking in Penticton’s downtown through December
PENTICTON – You don't have to plug a meter in downtown Penticton on Saturday for…

Town hall meeting to discuss overdose spike in Penticton
PENTICTON – As the number of illicit drug overdoses soar in Penticton, a local group…

More losers than winners as Penticton council decides pot dispensary policy
PENTICTON – Penticton city council has approved only two of the seven applications for temporary…

Summerland teacher reprimanded for inappropriate comments to female students
SUMMERLAND – A Summerland teacher has been reprimanded for professional misconduct following a consent resolution…
Storm water infrastructure in Penticton underfunded: consultant
PENTICTON – Another piece of the City of Penticton's infrastructure was put under the microscope…

Pickup truck sought in Okanagan Falls crime spree
PENTICTON – Police are looking for a pickup truck deemed suspicious after a series of…

Penticton Bingo Palace will close permanently in the spring
PENTICTON – As Gateway Casinos prepares to open a new casino at the South Okanagan…

Penticton RCMP continue to investigate exploding package
PENTICTON – The investigation into a package wrapped in Christmas paper that exploded in a…

Council to consider bulk rate for Tag-a-Bag garbage program in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton city council is going to take a look at some changes to…

Travel Penticton hires executive director
PENTICTON – The fledgling tourism organization Travel Penticton has announced the appointment of Thom Tischik…

Tax hikes vary across the Okanagan Similkameen regional district; 2017 budget deliberations continue
PENTICTON – Taxes appear to be on the rise for property owners in the Okanagan…

Cold snap for the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – Okanagan residents are in for a sunny start to the week, but looks…

Expanded fire protection boundaries for Naramata
PENTICTON – Naramata is adding additional properties to its fire protection area. Regional District of…