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Second suspicious fire in four days worries Vernon Fire Department

VERNON - Authorities are investigating a second suspicious fire in four days. Firefighters fought a fully engulfed metal recycling bin blaze at the Interior Freight and Bottle Depot on 24 Avenue at around 9:30 p.m. Monday, deputy fire chief Lawrie Skolrood says. Crews managed to suppress the fire, which was called in by a resident...

Penticton makes changes to recycling program

PENTICTON - The city’s recycling program is undergoing some changes as part of the implementation of a province-wide recycling program. Multi-Material B.C. is working with city’s across the province to create consistent recycling practices in communities. While there are bigger changes happening in other areas, Penticton will see only a few small additions to its...