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Penticton council keeping performing arts society ‘feet on the fire’ about plans
PENTICTON – After years of inaction, city council is pressuring a local arts group to…
It’s a waiting game for Okanagan gardeners anxious to get going
PENTICTON – This year’s late winter has turned March into a waiting game for gardeners,…
Police raid in small B.C. community recovers high-end items
PENTICTON – A police raid at home in a small town along Highway 3 between…
Canadian country stars Dean Brody and Dallas Smith making stop in Penticton
PENTICTON – A pair of country music icons will grace the stage at Penticton’s South…
Blue Man Group World Tour to make a Penticton stop
PENTICTON – Blue Man Group is making Penticton a stop in its World Tour this…
How health care will improve once new Penticton hospital tower opens next month
PENTICTON – Residents of the South Okanagan are about to experience what an investment of…
Warming trend this week in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – The frosty start to March is going to last a few more days,…
Media reporting was a big problem for Travel Penticton last year
PENTICTON – Countering negative media coverage was one of Travel Penticton’s biggest challenges in 2018,…
Ford pickup owners warned after sharp rise in Okanagan thefts
PENTICTON – RCMP are cautioning residents after a rising number of pickup truck thefts in…
Fortis B.C. phasing out controversial two-tiered electricity rate
PENTICTON – Fortis B.C.’s much-maligned two-tiered residential electrical conservation rate will disappear over the next…
Snow will give way to sunny skies this weekend in Okanagan
OKANAGAN – After all the snow in the Okanagan today, the sun will be back…
Cost no issue for South Okanagan politicians seeking ‘cost savings’
PENTICTON – How do you know if rural residents really want an extra office of…
Snowfall warning issued for Okanagan, Nicola
Winter isn't done with the southern Interior yet with a snowfall warning issued for the…
ATV driver sentenced in Penticton court for tragic death of best friend
PENTICTON – An ATV driver who crashed into a bridge, killing his passenger was sentenced…
TranBC asks: What’s your winter driving pet peeve?
PENTICTON – According to the calendar, we’re in the last stages of winter, with spring…
Extensive slide debris delays Highway 97 reopening near Summerland
PENTICTON – Ministry workers have some good news and bad news with respect to efforts…
Penticton taxi wars take dirty tricks to the internet
PENTICTON – The owner of a Penticton taxi service says a former employee has hacked…
February poised to be coldest on record for Kelowna
KAMLOOPS, PENTICTON, VERNON NOT FAR BEHIND PENTICTON – If you enjoyed February’s extreme cold, you’re…
Greatest albums live returning to Penticton’s convention centre with music of Tom Petty, Heart
PENTICTON – Greatest Albums live is returning to Penticton’s Trade and Convention Centre, bringing two…
Closing show announced for Penticton Peach Festival
PENTICTON – The annual Penticton Peach Festival organizers are releasing details about the show that…
Study finds Lake Okanagan responsible for CO2 emissions during irrigation
Okanagan Lake is more than a pretty spot for swimmers, boaters, and the mysterious Ogopogo.…
B.C. invasive mussel defence program inspected 38,000 boats last year
The B.C. government’s Invasive Mussel Defence Program was busy last year performing 38,000 watercraft inspections.…
Some sunshine forecast for the Okanagan this weekend
OKANAGAN – Okanagan residents can look forward to a mostly sunny weekend following some snow…
Penticton resident is $500,000 richer after lottery win
PENTICTON – A Penticton couple is $500,000 richer following a win in B.C. Lottery’s Daily…