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How Penticton crime rates compare to similar sized B.C. cities
PENTICTON – Recently released crime statistics show Penticton's concerns about crime might be a little…
ReelPeachFest entry deadline coming up
PENTICTON – The clock is ticking for filmmakers of all experience to submit entries to…
Penticton Chamber executive director resigns
PENTICTON – The Penticton Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new executive director. The…
Parkers Chrysler and Janet Parker make significant donation to Discovery House
PENTICTON – Parkers Chrysler and Janet Parker have collectively donated $25,000 to Discovery House. “This…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon man located
UPDATE: 4:15 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017 VERNON – RCMP say the missing 27-year-old man…
Penticton council accepts task force grant recommendation for dual ice facility
PENTICTON – Penticton city council has approved an application for grant funding worth up to…
Hot weather will continue for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – There's no break in the near future from the heat and sun as…
Investigation continues into motor vehicle incidents in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are investigating two motor vehicle collisions in the area this week.…
Some property owners near Princeton wildfire allowed home
PRINCETON – The evacuation order will be lifted for some of the properties along Summers…
Discussions over location of South Okanagan composting facility continue with no clear choice in sight
PENTICTON – People who could potentially affected by the odour coming from a proposed composting…
Problem at water plant leads to boil water notice in Summerland
SUMMERLAND – A problem at the Summerland water treatment plant last night has prompted a boil…
RCMP say arson behind Penticton truck fire
PENTICTON – Last weekend a truck went up in flames in Penticton, now police are…
South Okanagan resident gets expensive lesson on open burning ban
PENTICTON – Backyard burning cost an Okanagan Falls resident a hefty fine last week. Sgt.…
Traffic stop results in fight and flight in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP dealt with an antagonistic driver last week. RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Andrew…
Okanagan woman sentenced for involvement in crime spree spanning two provinces
PENTICTON – A Kelowna woman implicated in a crime spree spanning two provinces was sentenced…
Resiliency centre opens, 17 residences still on evacuation alert for Princeton fire
PENTICTON – The regional district reports today services for Princeton wildfire evacuees have moved from…
Penticton firefighters called to rescue channel floaters at Green Mountain Road bridge… again
PENTICTON – Penticton Fire Department responded to another channel rescue today. Fire Chief Larry Watkinson…
South Okanagan communities warming up to idea of wildfire prevention
PENTICTON – Regional District communities hit by recent wildfires are showing interest in the provincial…
More hot weather for the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – This forecast for the Okanagan this week calls for hot temperatures and plenty…
Interior Health warns of West Nile virus risk
Now that summer is in full swing, Interior health officials are warning people about the…
Smoky skies alert removed for most of Southern Interior
Breathe a sigh of relief because the smoky skies have drifted away from most of…
High winds expected to challenge wildfire fight
Changing weather conditions have prompted a warning that heavy winds could significantly impact the wildfire…
Building market continues strong pace in the regional district
PENTICTON – Building revenues continue to grow in the regional district. Building permit activity at…
Arena task force recommends twin-surface arena, to be built on SOEC property
PENTICTON – Penticton’s arena task force wants council to build a twin surface, multi-use arena…