PNDEC2023

Thompson-Okanagan lottery players won $144M this year
Lottery players who purchased winning tickets in the Thompson-Okanagan region won $144 million in total…

Penticton lawyer represents historic Indigenous climate case
For the first time in Canadian history, the Federal Court of Appeal has agreed to…

$23 million deal for new builds in Penticton dubbed ‘Innovation District’
Ten acres of land across the street from the Penticton Regional Hospital has been purchased…

Penticton judge shuts down ‘joke’ defense in taser purchase
A Penticton man tried but failed to avoid jail after claiming his online order of…

Okanagan and Kamloops organizations showing the Christmas spirit
Despite the lack on snow, Christmas is still fast approaching and many organizations across the…

The number of British Columbians willing to pay for healthcare services is on the rise
A growing number of British Columbians think the province needs to explore different options in…

FortisBC raising electricity rates by more than 6% next year
FortisBC is increasing its electricity rates by more than six percent for all its clients…

Penticton doesn’t want the world’s largest hockey stick back
The call has gone out to find a new home for the world’s largest hockey…

Summerland man killed in crash near Kaleden
A two-vehicle collision at 5:17 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, resulted in the death of a…

The challenges of finding a job in Okanagan for those on autism spectrum
Finding a job is challenging, especially for individuals on the autism spectrum. Programs like Ready,…

Grand Forks woman killed in collision on Highway 3 in Boundary region
A 62-year-old woman from Grand Forks was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 3…

Country music icon Clint Black adds Okanagan to world tour
Clint Black has announced Canadian dates for his world tour, including a stop in Penticton.…

Drivers can expect twice weekly closures on Highway 97 near Summerland
The headaches for commuters and commercial drivers on Highway 97 near Summerland will continue twice…

Police looking for man who assaulted senior at Penticton’s Walmart over parking space
The Penticton RCMP is searching for a man who allegedly assaulted a senior in Walmart…

Community-led effort to reopen historic tunnel on KVR trail near Naramata
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is directing efforts toward the reopening the historic Adra Tunnel…