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Penticton pawnshop owner no pushover; stands up to would-be armed robbers
PENTICTON – A Penticton pawnshop owner stood his ground in the face of a robbery…
Summerland RCMP issue caution regarding Good Samaritan Scam
SUMMERLAND – RCMP are warning residents about a good Samaritan scam in Summerland. Cpl. Chris…
Thieves come away mostly empty-handed after several Penticton homes broken into
PENTICTON – Damage caused by break-ins in Penticton last week outweighed what thieves obtained in…
Robbery suspects flee empty handed after challenged by baseball bat-wielding Penticton pawnshop owner
PENTICTON – A Penticton pawnshop owner defended his property with a baseball bat after a…
Probation breaches result in further jail time for Keremeos man
PENTICTON – A Keremeos man who couldn’t stay away from the Similkameen area faces another…
Thieves exchange one stolen pickup for another in Summerland
SUMMERLAND – Police are investigating the theft of a pick up truck and a couple…
Blaze consumes unoccupied home in Oliver
OLIVER – A mobile home was destroyed by fire in Oliver yesterday. Oliver Fire Department…
Record year for construction value in regional district
PENTICTON – Building construction reached record heights in the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District last year. Development…
No plans to expand Penticton graffiti program
PENTICTON – A collaborative effort to clean up graffiti in Penticton is expected to continue…
Similkameen-Boundary NDP candidate hopes to advance social, agricultural issues
PENTICTON – A city councillor from Grand Forks is the NDP’s candidate in Boundary-Similkameen for…
Province, local First Nations and Parks Canada continue discussion on protecting South Okanagan lands
OSOYOOS – Provincial planning discussions to set aside South Okanagan lands for a national park…
Lots to enjoy in the South Okanagan this weekend
PENTICTON – Hoodoo Adventure Company and Evolution Athletics presents the Okanagan Valley Throwdown this weekend…
Canadian Sport School Hockey League Championships return to Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton will play host to the Canadian Sport School Hockey League Championships again…
Penticton RCMP investigate vehicle thefts
PENTICTON – Vehicle thefts continued in the Peach City last week. Police spokesperson Cpl. Don…
Man with a knife robs Penticton gas station
PENTICTON – Police are on the hunt for the man who robbed a Penticton gas…
Police identify murder victim found near Penticton
PENTICTON – RCMP have released the identity of the homicide victim whose body was found…
Gastrointestinal illness outbreak at Penticton Regional Hospital
PENTICTON – There has been an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Penticton Regional Hospital and…
January to end on a grey note in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – The recent cloudy weather is expected to continue in the Okanagan. Today, Jan.…
Penticton experiencing higher than normal number of water main breaks
PENTICTON – It’s been a tough winter for Penticton’s Public Works Department as they deal…
Peachfest 2017 entertainment line-up revealed
PENTICTON – The Penticton Peach Festival ha announced the line-up for this year’s 70th edition…
Penticton RCMP investigate rash of quad thefts
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are investigating the theft of several quads in and around the…
Body found in rubble following Cawston house fire
PENTICTON – The B.C. Coroners Office is investigating a death that occurred last weekend in…
Neglected dogs rescued in Penticton
PENTICTON – Lauri Price is breathing a sigh of relief today after three neglected dogs…
Damage contained in Penticton clothes dryer fire
PENTICTON – Penticton firefighters were able to limit the damage caused by a clothes dryer…