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BC’s forestry watchdog slams ministry for damaging protected South Okanagan grassland
An investigation by BC's forestry watchdog has revealed the ministry and a rancher have destroyed…
Disabled Penticton education assistant claims district discriminated against her
The BC Human Rights Tribunal will hear a Penticton education assistant's claim that she was…
Mamas for Mamas charity closes Penticton office
A non-profit supporting families with poverty-related challenges will no longer be operating out of its…
Penticton’s Purple Pantry is a bitter-sweet success
Allison Howard and Dave Corbeil built and created a community fridge and pantry in Penticton…
No charges for Penticton cops after fleeing motorcyclist crashes
Three Penticton police officers have avoided charges after a motorcyclist crashed following a brief chase…
There’s a new top cop at Penticton’s RCMP detachment
Insp. Beth McAndie has been appointed as the new head of the Penticton RCMP detachment.…
Penticton brewery wins two gold medals at Canada Beer Cup
Penticton's Tin Whistle Brewing won two gold medals at the Canada Beer Cup earlier this…
Three Penticton motels sold for almost $13 million
A court ordered sale has awarded three Penticton motels to a numbered company for $12.9…
Penticton lotto winner paying off mortgage with $352,000 lotto win
A Penticton resident plans to pay off his mortgage after winning a $352,000 lottery prize.…
New flights between Penticton and Vancouver this winter
Pacific Coastal Airlines has announced the addition of new flights this winter between Penticton and…
How these RVers got permission from Peachland to park on Beach Avenue
It has been an ongoing battle around the Thompson-Okanagan amid the housing crisis with residents…
Penticton’s Alice the T-Rex is a hit far and wide
Kevin Stone’s 50-foot-long, 17,000-pound stainless steel T-Rex has been a hit with locals and travellers…
RCMP seeks information about attempt to derail a train in Hope
RCMP are investigating an attempt to derail a train. Someone put a vice clamp on…
Penticton business takes a swing at virtual golf
If all goes as planned, Okanagan Virtual Golf will open its doors this weekend on…
Penticton property crime down; violent crime on the rise
Penticton police report are reporting a drop in property crime since last year, but now…
Ghost town near Oliver could have the first augmented reality heritage tour
Historians are working to turn a ghost town into a tourist attraction in order to…
This furry animal will do important conservation work in Vernon, Penticton
Nearly all the Okanagan’s wetlands have been lost to development and urbanization, leading to a…
Slide closes Highway 3 closed west of Keremeos
A rockslide has shut down Highway 3 near Keremeos last night and two homes have…
Car full of guns and drugs seized near Keremeos
RCMP seized a car full of drugs and guns in the Similkameen last week. An…
Local historian explores the stories behind the names on Penticton’s cenotaph
The Penticton cenotaph immortalizes the names of soldiers who were killed in the First and…
Keeping the Nsyilxc?n’ language alive in the Okanagan
Okanagan students will demonstrate their proficiency in the Nsyilxc?n' language this week as part of…
Straight into Penticton: Ice Cube makes Okanagan tour stop
Iconic hip hop artist Ice Cube is bringing his Canadian tour to Penticton. On Feb.…
Penticton man gets six months jail for punching Walmart greeter over mask policy
A Penticton man has been sentenced to six months in jail for punching an elderly…
Former Penticton mayor launches another suit with family business
The former mayor of Penticton is launching another lawsuit against a family business. John Vassilaki…