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PENSAR helicopter rescues injured biker
PENTICTON – A biker is being treated for leg injuries after Penticton Search and Rescue,…

Vintage second world war planes visiting Kamloops, Penticton
PENTICTON – The distinctive rumble and roar of two World War II vintage aircraft heard…

Camping opportunities at B.C. parks continues to grow
PENTICTON – B.C. Parks continues to improve its Discover Camping reservation system. The Ministry of…

How a national park reserve in South Okanagan provides extra protection for endangered species
PENTICTON – Parks Canada’s announcement earlier this week of a memorandum of understanding between the…

Penticton downtown affordable housing project ready for tenants
PENTICTON – A new building is opening in Penticton that will create 40 new rental…

Oliver hospital emergency department closing Saturday night
PENTICTON – The emergency room at South Okanagan General Hospital will close again this weekend…

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Okanagan
PENTICTON – Environment Canada says severe weather could be on the way for the Okanagan…

Penticton’s downtown has improved since controversial bylaw implemented, say merchants
PENTICTON – A month after the introduction of a controversial bylaw amendment restricting sitting or…

Summer fun on Okanagan Falls trestle bridge to continue
PENTICTON – Regional directors grappled at length with an issue that seemed straightforward enough but…

U.S. wildfire south of Osoyoos now in mop up phase
OSOYOOS – The Swanson Mill Fire in Okanogan County, which is 20 kilometres south of…

Penticton city council learns no easy solution needle recovery
PENTICTON – Interior Health representatives met with Penticton city council today to discuss the problems associated…

Foundry Penticton provides mental health assistance to youth
PENTICTON – Penticton youth needing assistance with mental health issues have a new place to…

30 South Okanagan regional district employees make this year’s over $75,000 list
PENTICTON – The number of Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen employees making $75,000 or more…

Revamped parking lot for boaters causes consternation in Kaleden
PENTICTON – With boating season well underway on Skaha Lake, revamped parking facilities at Kaleden’s…

Brisk turnout for B.C. Cannabis Store job fair in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton will see a B.C. Cannabis Store opening in Penticton later this year,…