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No gold in them hills: Duped Okanagan investors on their own to make up losses
December 22, 2021 - 7:00 AM

An Okanagan investor who lost money to a promoter who misappropriated $10 million in a failed gold investment is left picking up the pieces after their portfolio manager was fined.
Dredging this Lake Country channel could stir up more trouble than it's worth
September 20, 2021 - 6:26 AM

A grassroots effort to get the channel connecting two Okanagan lakes – Wood and Kalamalka – would be great for boaters but may do serious harm to both lakes.
Car sales getting back to normal in B.C., Canada
August 11, 2020 - 7:30 PM

It may just be pent-up demand caused by a crash in new car sales during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown or, it might be a sign that the economy is in a strong recovery mode, but July was the best month of the year for car sales in Canada and ICBC reports a surge in vehicle registrations.
Vancouver man awarded $200,000 damages after ex hit social media with 'spite and animosity'
January 02, 2020 - 6:00 AM

Heads up, all jilted lovers thinking of taking to social media for a little revenge — instead of the last laugh, you might be handing over your last dollar.
Glitter, sequins, shells and tails: These women are the Okanagan Mermaids
July 10, 2017 - 3:05 PM

KELOWNA - When Jennifer Grant is not working as a corporate image consultant, she is either swimming, or donned in glitter head to tail - a mermaid tail that is.
A break from monotony leads to world class indoor archery range in Kelowna
January 29, 2016 - 9:30 AM

KELOWNA -There's nothing else like it in the province, and it started out of a mix of passion and boredom.
Murdered Penticton man remembered as a diligent worker
June 12, 2015 - 1:05 PM

PENTICTON - The man murdered in Penticton last week was a father of four and worked at the Copper Mountain Mine.
FN wants $43K for its contribution to Similkameen water plan
July 04, 2013 - 1:16 PM

PENTICTON - A First Nation and the regional district are at odds over a fee the former wants to charge for its contribution to a water study.
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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

Local News Penticton, South Okanagan & Similkameen Areas

No gold in them hills: Duped Okanagan investors on their own to make up losses

Dredging this Lake Country channel could stir up more trouble than it's worth

Car sales getting back to normal in B.C., Canada

Vancouver man awarded $200,000 damages after ex hit social media with 'spite and animosity'

Glitter, sequins, shells and tails: These women are the Okanagan Mermaids

A break from monotony leads to world class indoor archery range in Kelowna

Murdered Penticton man remembered as a diligent worker

FN wants $43K for its contribution to Similkameen water plan

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