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That’s a wrap: Production of Nicolas Cage movie in South Okanagan changing locations
OKANAGAN FALLS – The film crew shooting the movie The Humanity Bureau starring Nicolas Cage is wrapping…
Backyard fire burns quad, trailer in Penticton
PENTICTON – A meat smoke sparked a fire in a backyard in Penticton yesterday afteroon.…
Free Saturday on-street parking in Penticton’s downtown through December
PENTICTON – You don't have to plug a meter in downtown Penticton on Saturday for…
Town hall meeting to discuss overdose spike in Penticton
PENTICTON – As the number of illicit drug overdoses soar in Penticton, a local group…
Summerland teacher reprimanded for inappropriate comments to female students
SUMMERLAND – A Summerland teacher has been reprimanded for professional misconduct following a consent resolution…
Storm water infrastructure in Penticton underfunded: consultant
PENTICTON – Another piece of the City of Penticton's infrastructure was put under the microscope…
Pickup truck sought in Okanagan Falls crime spree
PENTICTON – Police are looking for a pickup truck deemed suspicious after a series of…
Council to consider bulk rate for Tag-a-Bag garbage program in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton city council is going to take a look at some changes to…
Travel Penticton hires executive director
PENTICTON – The fledgling tourism organization Travel Penticton has announced the appointment of Thom Tischik…
New insect poses a risk to fruit trees, vineyards, vegetables in South Okanagan
PENTICTON – The B.C. Ministry of Agriculture is asking Okanagan residents to be on the…
Tax hikes vary across the Okanagan Similkameen regional district; 2017 budget deliberations continue
PENTICTON – Taxes appear to be on the rise for property owners in the Okanagan…
New competition for Penticton taxi companies coming from all sides
'TO SAY WE ARE UNHAPPY IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT' PENTICTON – The taxi business continues to…
Expanded fire protection boundaries for Naramata
PENTICTON – Naramata is adding additional properties to its fire protection area. Regional District of…
Heritage group receives funding to refloat the SS Naramata
PENTICTON – With a fresh infusion of cash in the bank, the SS Sicamous Heritage…
Mexican drug mule to serve three and a half years for smuggling attempt near Osoyoos
PENTICTON – A Mexican national caught smuggling more than a half million dollars’ worth of…
Penticton council votes in favour of amended marina agreement
PENTICTON – Penticton councillors needed no persuasion one way or the other, and appeared to…
Spirit of the season reflected in weekend events
PENTICTON – Hockey and holidays are the themes for things to do around Penticton this…
Mosquito treatment season started early, ended late this year in South Okanagan and Similkameen
PENTICTON – Weather was a big problem for this year’s regional district mosquito control program…
Osoyoos woman sentenced to house arrest for having a handgun without a permit
PENTICTON – An Osoyoos woman will serve a conditional sentence for possession of a weapon…
Vacancy rate remains low as rents rise in Penticton
PENTICTON – Latest statistics from Canada Mortgage and Housing back up what city staff and…
Property crimes down in rural areas of the South Okanagan
PENTICTON – RCMP are reporting rural property crime in the South Okanagan declined significantly in…
Car trailer stolen for a second time in Okanagan Falls
PENTICTON – RCMP continue to investagate a number of thefts in the South Okanagan last…
Penticton RCMP investigate Channel Parkway collision
PENTICTON – No one was seriously hurt in a crash between a pickup and a…
Apex Mountain Resort opening delayed
PENTICTON – The promise of winter has yet to materialize fully as Apex Mountain Resort…