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Anger over $11M lake-to-lake bike lanes in Penticton dominates public meeting
September 08, 2025 - 11:30 AM
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City of Penticton staff and Mayor Julius Bloomfield likely expected the controversy — but it didn’t take long for anger over the lake-to-lake bike lanes to dominate last week's public meeting on a proposed infrastructure levy.
Kamloops, Kelowna businesses brace for fewer foreign student workers
December 21, 2024 - 10:00 AM

Imposed limits to international student enrolments has schools reviewing their finances, but they aren't the only ones preparing for a hit to the bottom line.
Judge decides thorny issues between factions of Penticton Sikh Temple
May 29, 2024 - 7:00 PM

A dispute between rival factions in the Penticton Sikh Temple and Indian Cultural Society appears to have been resolved by a judge.
iN PHOTOS: Crowds celebrate Vaisakhi at Kelowna parade
April 27, 2024 - 4:30 PM

Spirits were high as rain fell on the Vaisakhi parade in Kelowna.
Man with two swords arrested inside a Penticton Sikh Temple
January 24, 2024 - 11:03 AM

An individual was arrested at the Sikh Temple in Penticton after causing disturbances.
How the Okanagan is coming together in the face of disaster
August 21, 2023 - 5:00 PM

In the wake of the destruction of the Central Okanagan wildfires, the Okanagan community has banded together to help those in need.
Penticton immigrant family avoid deportation at last minute
June 14, 2023 - 10:40 AM

For an immigrant family from Penticton what began as a week of fear and uncertainty has turned into a new lease on life in their adopted homeland.
Penticton's Vaisakhi celebration promises culture, religion and fun
May 05, 2023 - 1:30 PM

A colourful celebration of culture and religion will once again be part of this year’s Vaisakhi festival (Nagar Kirtan) at the Penticton Sikh Temple Sunday.
New Kelowna Sikh temple looking to grow food for the needy
September 28, 2022 - 7:30 PM
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A relocated and expanded Gurdwara, or Sikh temple, will include gardens to feed the needy and train people going through difficult times.
A 'history of violence' around man accused of killing UBCO security guard
April 16, 2022 - 7:00 AM

The man charged for killing Harmandeep Kaur in Kelowna is yet to face a trial, but a history of mental illness is likely to be play a role in his defense.
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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Okanagan appraisal firm wins trademark dispute with rival company
An Okanagan real estate appraisal company has won the right to trademark its name despite opposition from a rival firm. According to an Aug. 6 Canadian Intellectual Property Office decision, Okanagan Appraisals had been granted the right to

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