Pnfeb2017

Penticton council continues to deal with marijuana dispensaries
PENTICTON – Council continues to deal with medical marijuana dispensary permits after two operators already…

Penticton’s newest firefighter breaking new ground at the firehall
PENTICTON – The newest member of the Penticton Fire Deparment has the distinction of being…

Hefty fine and driving prohibition for impaired, prohibited driver
PENTICTON – A Penticton man who admitted he “screwed up” received a hefty fine and…

Council approves committee decision for washroom placement
PENTICTON – The question of where to relocate the city’s portable washroom unit in the…

No shortage of things to do in the South Okanagan this Family Day long weekend
PENTICTON – There are lots of outdoor activities scheduled for families in and around the…

UPDATE: Coquihalla reopens; Trans Canada to coast remains closed
KAMLOOPS – The Coquihalla Highway has reopened, allowing traffic through for the first time since…

Boil water notice issued for Willowbrook water system
OLIVER – A mechanical problem has prompted the Interior Health Authority and the Regional District…

UPDATE: Highway 3 open, Drive BC says
PENTICTON – An avalanche hazard that prompted the closure of Highway 3 on Thursday has…

Police seeking suspect in Penticton apartment mailbox and laundry room thefts
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are looking for a man suspected of being involved in mailbox…

FENTANYL CRISIS: Health officials consider stepping up overdose prevention services in Vernon, Penticton
VERNON – Rising overdose numbers have health officials plotting their next plan of attack against…

UPDATE: Coquihalla Highway reopened after weather closure
KAMLOOPS – The Coquihalla Highway has been reopend as of 4 p.m. today, Feb. 9,…

Penticton signs off on ITU Multisport World Championships Festival
PENTICTON – The city has signed a deal to host the Multisport World Championships Festival next…

Police seeking owner of stolen silverware
PENTICTON – Penticton police are seeking the rightful owner of a well-worn box of silverware.…

Penticton RCMP investigate stolen vehicles and fuel
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are investigating two vehicle thefts that occurred last week in the…

Summerland police on the hunt for stolen furnace
SUMMERLAND – Police are warning the public to be wary of anyone trying to sell…