News Items tag as: Orofino Mountain

South Okanagan History: For a short period of time in 1934, Orofino Mountain was an economic force in the South Okanagan
October 01, 2018 - 5:00 PM

OLIVER - More than 80 years ago, new ore discoveries on a mountain southwest of Penticton gave the South Okanagan an economic shot in the arm, and for the briefest period of time made Orofino Mountain the centre of the South Okanagan universe.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with a new missile that he claims the West can't stop
KYIV, Ukraine - The Kremlin fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine on Thursday in response to Kyiv
November 21, 2024 12:45 PM
Middle East latest: ICC issues warrant for Israel's Netanyahu as Gaza death toll soars past 44,000
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his
November 21, 2024 12:29 PM
World-renowned slam poet Shane Koyczan taking stage in Kelowna, Penticton
Okanagan treasure Shane Koyczan brings his spoken word poetry to the stage in Kelowna and Penticton next month.
November 21, 2024 11:30 AM
Liberals plan to give $250 cheques to millions of Canadians, cut GST over holidays
OTTAWA - The Liberal government plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a slew of items just in time for Ch
November 21, 2024 10:40 AM
Sorrento man killed in head-on crash with semi in Shuswap
A 40-year-old Sorrento man was killed Wednesday in a head-on collision with a tractor trailer. The Sorrento ma
November 21, 2024 10:25 AM

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