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Two additional options for Penticton school closures
November 12, 2015 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON - The public will get a say on realignment options that include school closures as the local school district continues to deal with declining enrolment.
Dog stolen from Penticton SPCA
November 12, 2015 - 2:35 PM

PENTICTON - An unneutered male dog was stolen after someone broke into the local branch of the SPCA this week, leaving staff and volunteers very concerned about the dog's welfare.
Park proposed for Nickel Plate Mine ruins near Hedley
November 12, 2015 - 1:00 PM

PENTICTON - An offer has been made to the regional district to help with the historical preservation of the Nickel Plate Mine.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjo

Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of Kelowna was hit with another $78,368 in fines for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. That’s now more than $110,000 in fines since 2022 for the same issue at Sandher Fruit

Penticton business set to launch cannabis consumption patio on 4/20
A Penticton cannabis retailer will be opening its consumption patio this weekend and the owner says it'll be the perfect spot for customers to safely enjoy a toke. Cannabis Cottage is hosting a launch party for its all-new designat

Thousands of short-term rentals in B.C. go back to long-term May 1
LANGLEY, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby is warning real estate investors and speculators that his government is tilting the rules towards families seeking homes as it tightens the rules on short-term rentals. Eby said Thursday th

Two additional options for Penticton school closures