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Multi-family housing projects on a tear in Penticton
July 19, 2021 - 4:45 PM

The City of Penticton has approved more multi-family housing units in the first half of 2021 than it did for any full year dating back to 2014.
Governance, business success relies on connectivity in Indigenous communities: Chief Clarence Louie
June 04, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Clarence Louie has seen his share of changes since first becoming chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band in British Columbia in 1985.
West Kelowna corner store demonstrates how community can be built in unexpected spaces
May 23, 2021 - 5:00 PM

When a Glenrosa area corner store closed down earlier this spring, the frustration from area residents was palpable.
Summerland wants to be food innovation, processing hub for Okanagan
May 20, 2021 - 11:30 AM

Summerland has aspirations of becoming the food innovation and processing hub for the Okanagan.
Okanagan business renews call for government action on labour shortage
May 12, 2021 - 7:30 AM

“Bold and decisive” action is needed to tackle the ongoing and longstanding shortage of labour in the Okanagan.
Central Okanagan was B.C.’s fastest growing region last year
May 10, 2021 - 11:00 AM

With a two per cent growth in population in 2020, the Central Okanagan was the province’s fastest growing regional district in B.C. and the fourth fastest growing in Canada.
Huge development that could double Peachland's population picking up steam
April 25, 2021 - 4:02 PM

A massive housing, commercial and educational development is gearing up to start building as many as 2,800 homes on the northern end of Peachland.
Thompson-Okanagan cities allow patios, close streets to support business during COVID-19 restrictions
April 22, 2021 - 6:00 AM

Cities in the Thompson-Okanagan are looking to support local businesses this summer with expanded patios and street closures in light of recent COVID-19 restrictions limiting restaurant operations to outdoor dining.
Penticton encourages picnics in city parks with local takeout food, wine and beer
April 15, 2021 - 11:55 AM

You'll soon be able to have a picnic and a cold one in a city park in Penticton.
Syilx woman turns class project into annual community clean-up
April 08, 2021 - 12:00 PM

Cassidy Marchand is lining up industrial-sized garbage bags, recycling bags and hi-vis vests in preparation for the fourth annual Community Clean-Up, which will take place on April 17 in Syilx territory on the Okanagan Indian Band.
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Rooftop wildfire sprinkler protection for new homes good fit for Kamloops: contractor
The idea of adding mandatory rooftop sprinklers on new builds in Kamloops to assist in wildfire protection has been brought to the attention of city council for discussion. With urban sprawl, Kamloops is building next to forests and protect

Wine of the Week: Rigour & Whimsy 2019 Hyperdrive
Rigour & Whimsy is a micro winery in Okanagan Falls featuring hand crafted small lot wines. Costa and Jody Gavaris are the very cool husband and wife team behind the label that have brought a very colourful wave to our wine industry. Cr

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