News Items tag as: Penticton tourism

People are destroying Penticton’s iconic hoodoos
September 30, 2023 - 7:06 AM

Penticton’s unique hoodoos are a tourist attraction but they might be gone if they aren’t protected.
August weather hasn't been kind to Penticton tourist attractions
August 31, 2018 - 4:00 PM

PENTICTON - The economic impact of this year’s smoky skies on Penticton business has yet to be calculated, but for local attractions, the verdict is already in - the last few weeks of August have not been kind to the bottom line.
Are changes coming for Penticton's two tourism associations in 2016?
December 26, 2015 - 10:35 AM

PENTICTON - The city is looking everywhere it can to find ways to cut costs and operate city interests more efficiently and that includes both city entities entrusted with promoting the region's tourism industry.
Area 27 a new concept in tourism for the South Okanagan
January 21, 2015 - 1:39 PM

PENTICTON - A new concept in tourism will put motorsports within reach of tourists and residents of the South Okanagan.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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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

Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. So far, 154 doctors a

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

People are destroying Penticton’s iconic hoodoos