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Pnfeb2019
iN MAP: Where to enjoy outdoor skating from the Okanagan to Kamloops
Winter is rolling in Kamloops and the Okanagan this month, bringing with it opportunities to…
Media reporting was a big problem for Travel Penticton last year
PENTICTON – Countering negative media coverage was one of Travel Penticton’s biggest challenges in 2018,…
Ford pickup owners warned after sharp rise in Okanagan thefts
PENTICTON – RCMP are cautioning residents after a rising number of pickup truck thefts in…
Fortis B.C. phasing out controversial two-tiered electricity rate
PENTICTON – Fortis B.C.’s much-maligned two-tiered residential electrical conservation rate will disappear over the next…
Snow will give way to sunny skies this weekend in Okanagan
OKANAGAN – After all the snow in the Okanagan today, the sun will be back…
Cost no issue for South Okanagan politicians seeking ‘cost savings’
PENTICTON – How do you know if rural residents really want an extra office of…
Penticton’s public comment period for cannabis retail applications ending soon
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton has received and is presently processing 10 applications for…
Snowfall warning issued for Okanagan, Nicola
Winter isn't done with the southern Interior yet with a snowfall warning issued for the…
ATV driver sentenced in Penticton court for tragic death of best friend
PENTICTON – An ATV driver who crashed into a bridge, killing his passenger was sentenced…
Warrant issued for key witness in Penticton kidnapping trial
PENTICTON – The continuation of the trial for a man accused of kidnapping, assault and…
Parks Canada extends public consultation period
PENTICTON – Parks Canada appears to have heard appeals from South Okanagan residents to extend…
TranBC asks: What’s your winter driving pet peeve?
PENTICTON – According to the calendar, we’re in the last stages of winter, with spring…
Extensive slide debris delays Highway 97 reopening near Summerland
PENTICTON – Ministry workers have some good news and bad news with respect to efforts…
Penticton taxi wars take dirty tricks to the internet
PENTICTON – The owner of a Penticton taxi service says a former employee has hacked…
Penticton RCMP seeking public assistance in locating offender
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are looking for public leads to assist them in finding a…
Greatest albums live returning to Penticton’s convention centre with music of Tom Petty, Heart
PENTICTON – Greatest Albums live is returning to Penticton’s Trade and Convention Centre, bringing two…
Closing show announced for Penticton Peach Festival
PENTICTON – The annual Penticton Peach Festival organizers are releasing details about the show that…
Penticton police nab thieves; continue search for stolen bike
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP were successful in catching up with some thieves in Penticton recently…
Regional board takes cue from city to decide remuneration issues
PENTICTON – The regional district board decided to avoid the political pitfalls inherent with voting…
Diverse range of things to do in South Okanagan this weekend
PENTICTON – From a multicultural fair to wine pairing events and card tournaments, there's a…
B.C. invasive mussel defence program inspected 38,000 boats last year
The B.C. government’s Invasive Mussel Defence Program was busy last year performing 38,000 watercraft inspections.…
No appetite on city council to fund $1.5 million in repairs to Penticton street
PENTICTON – Penticton city council couldn’t justify the cost to bring a residential street up…
Some sunshine forecast for the Okanagan this weekend
OKANAGAN – Okanagan residents can look forward to a mostly sunny weekend following some snow…
Penticton resident is $500,000 richer after lottery win
PENTICTON – A Penticton couple is $500,000 richer following a win in B.C. Lottery’s Daily…