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Penticton family intent on feeding needy again this Christmas, despite pandemic
While COVID-19 has reduced social interactions around the globe, a Penticton family has gone out…

Fraudsters spoofing South Okanagan RCMP detachment phone numbers in latest scam
South Okanagan RCMP are warning the public about the latest phone and internet fraud scam.…

Former Penticton radio personality publishes autobiography
Well known former Okanagan radio host Dennis Walker has been putting his COVID-19 isolation time…

Two South Okanagan communities face alternate approval process for lakefront purchases
Two South Okanagan communities wishing to purchase waterfront parkland face alternative approval processes to determine…

‘Am I doing something wrong?’ Okanagan businessman seeks public input on kicking out anti-maskers
CONTENT ADVISORY A south Okanagan businessman is looking for public input as to how to…

‘Very dry start to December’: No snow in forecast for Okanagan, Kamloops
It looks like the snow is going to hold off in Kamloops and the Okanagan…

Police identify woman alleged to have spit on Penticton liquor store employee in mask wearing dispute
RCMP have identified the woman accused of assault for spitting on an employee at a…

Penticton Indian Band adds its opposition to development on Skaha Lake
The Penticton Indian Band is adding its voice to an effort to save a piece…

Woman who defrauded Penticton Indian Band company to get conditional sentence
A Penticton Indian Band woman facing sentencing on fraud and forgery charges will have to…

Oliver fruit stand destroyed in afternoon blaze
A fruit stand on Highway 97 in the South Okanagan was destroyed by fire this…

Phone app helps rescuers find injured hiker near Penticton
Members of Penticton Search and Rescue and the Penticton Fire Department came to the rescue…

Prominent Penticton shop owner loses her cancer fight
The owner of Penticton shop the Grooveyard, lost her battle to cancer. "It is with…

Rutting season requires extra attention at the wheel this fall
There’s another seasonal hazard B.C. motorists need to be aware of this month that goes…

Barney Bentall talks returning to the Oliver stage in a pandemic world
With the downtime of self-isolation becoming the norm in 2020, Canadian singer-songwriter Barney Bentall’s ranch…

Land trust purchase near Grand Forks will protect Bighorn sheep habitat
A recent land purchase by Southern Interior Land Trust is providing further habitat protection for…