News Items tag as: Penticton news

These tiny strips could save hundreds of lives
April 25, 2018 - 6:30 PM

Social service agencies in six Interior cities will be offering drug-testing strips for users.
No free 'environmental' pass for South Okanagan governments during flood, fire season
April 25, 2018 - 5:07 PM

PENTICTON - Local governments take on a lot of responsibility when natural disasters threaten communities and action needs to be taken immediately.
Soaring gas prices hit Interior drivers were it hurts, in the wallet
April 25, 2018 - 3:30 PM

It costs more to fill up your gas tank in the Southern Interior than most of the rest of Canada and a trip to the pumps in the Okanagan is especially painful.
Cannabis questionnaire proves popular with Pentictonites
April 25, 2018 - 2:49 PM

PENTICTON - The first step in the Penticton’s engagement program for input into municipal cannabis laws has caught the public’s attention, according to city officials.
Highway 97 closed north of Oliver for construction
April 24, 2018 - 4:15 PM

OLIVER - Highway 97 has been closed in both directions for construction around 10 kilometres north of Oliver.
Fundraising for Canada Day fireworks in Penticton begins
April 24, 2018 - 3:39 PM

PENTICTON - Plans are in the works for a dazzling display of fireworks over Okanagan Lake on Canada Day with a little financial assistance from the Penticton business community.
How rising temperatures this week may impact flood risk
April 23, 2018 - 3:47 PM

The weather is heating up and the threat of flooding from a sudden spring freshet in the Southern Interior is rising with it.
Medical issues won't keep hockey fraudster from being sentenced in Penticton
April 23, 2018 - 3:35 PM

PENTICTON - The co-accused in a scheme that cost Penticton hockey families thousands of dollars will have to appear in Penticton court in person for his sentencing hearing.
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
April 22, 2018 - 2:00 PM

PENTICTON - This dog came to the Vernon SPCA from a large rural property with many other dogs.
Flood Evacuation Order: Sportsmens Bowl area north of Oliver
April 21, 2018 - 10:26 AM

OLIVER - There are 33 properties in the rural area north of Oliver being called to evacuate immediately.
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LETTER: Pipeline fight could cost B.C. drivers dearly
OPINION While politicians posture and feint in the fight over the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion, the risks to everyday working people in B.C. are stark. The role of natural resources like oil and gas in our m