News Items tag as: Keep the Cold off Penticton Society

'Wonderful people' of Penticton help senior back on his feet to 'help someone else'
February 23, 2021 - 7:00 AM

A Penticton man trying to recover from some rough times is feeling pretty good about the community he lives in these days.
How Penticton came to the aid of a local senior down on his luck
February 18, 2021 - 7:00 AM

A Penticton man down on his luck is getting back on his feet following some community goodwill.
Penticton group returns to the streets for another winter of help for those in need
November 20, 2019 - 4:06 PM

As winter approaches, Penticton’s Keep the Cold Off Penticton Foundation is back on the streets offering comfort and assistance to those in need.
Penticton woman raising money to help homeless
October 11, 2016 - 11:30 AM

PENTICTON - As the temperature drops with the arrival of autumn a Penticton woman is raising money to help homeless people with Facebook auctions.
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iN DISCUSSION: Advertiser boycott suggested in reaction to Okanagan billboards
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of June 30. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The op

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

'Wonderful people' of Penticton help senior back on his feet to 'help someone else'