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Another chance to see northern lights tonight
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you weren’t able to find a clear spot to view the northern lights yesterday, or the day before, tonight might finally be your night. There were major storm intervals in the past 24 hours, according to Natural Resources Canada reports, and the auroras are expected to be active with stormy intervals over...
Penticton Vees take a hit in game three against Vernon Vipers
VERNON - It was a strong start for the Penticton Vees scoring two goals in the first period, but the Vernon Vipers were able to erase that and take the win in a 5-2 finish in game three at Kal-Tire Place Tuesday. Connor Chartier and Steen Copper scored inside the first four-minutes for the Vees,...
Former Crossing residents won’t let it die
PENTICTON - A former Portage B.C. resident of The Crossing treatment centre is petitioning for its return. A number of former residents at the company’s youth residential addiction treatment facility located near Keremeos, which suddenly closed earlier this month, want to see the program continue in B.C. “We need more places like that. Portage made...
Failure to resolve drainage issues lead to injunctive action
PENTICTON - The problem with drainage issues between three businesses in Penticton’s industrial park started in 2013 and now injunctive action has been taken by the city on two of the properties, as announced at the Monday, March 16 council meeting. City staff began a file on the issue in October of 2013 after problems...
City moves ahead with graffiti management strategy
PENTICTON - The city’s desire to take action against graffiti was firmed up at the March 16 meeting of council with approval of a graffiti management policy. A Graffiti Management Strategy was introduced at a Committee of the Whole meeting on Feb. 2., with key elements in the strategy involving enforcement and education, reporting and...
Man accused in doctor beating enters not guilty plea
PENTICTON - The man accused of brutally beating a doctor in Penticton Regional Hospital’s psychiatric ward last December says he is not guilty of the offence. Defence counsel came before Penticton court on Wednesday, March 18 to inform court of Gregory Stanley Nield’s not guilty plea and set a date for further court action. Nield...
Fire extinguisher training for adults
Penticton – The Penticton Fire Department is offering Fire Extinguisher Training to interested adults. The 30-minute training provides a basic understanding of fire safety and the use and limitations of fire extinguishers. The program fulfills WorkSafe B.C. regulations requiring staff training on how to operate fire safety equipment. Training will be held on two days...