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KOOPMANS TRIAL: Key witnesses can't be trusted: Defence
April 07, 2015 - 6:02 PM

PENTICTON - The lawyer for John Koopmans attacked the credibility of key Crown witnesses—including one of the complainants—telling jurors they can’t be believed.
Provincial support for Okanagan rail trail may sway voters, but not Okanagan Indian Band
April 07, 2015 - 4:48 PM

VERNON - While a recent funding announcement from the provincial government may entice some Lake Country voters towards a yes vote in an upcoming borrowing referendum, the Okanagan Indian Band is warning governments not to celebrate just yet.
Naturist issue at Three Mile Beach back before council
April 07, 2015 - 4:29 PM

PENTICTON - Three Mile Beach is back at the table Tuesday as staff are set to present a number of options on how to deal with the contentious issue of naturists using the Penticton beach.
Stolen vehicle rams police cruiser in Osoyoos
April 07, 2015 - 3:16 PM

OSOYOOS - A stolen car being pulled over rammed the police vehicle making the stop before fleeing the scene Friday night.
Lumberjacks coming to Peachfest
April 07, 2015 - 12:23 PM

PENTICTON - A group of unlikely television celebrities are set to return to Penticton this summer.
Striking employees at Naramata Centre reach agreement
April 07, 2015 - 10:10 AM

PENTICTON - After 11 months of labour dispute and the closure of the Naramata Centre earlier this year, the long strike by union staff at the centre has finally come to an end.
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House of Commons debate over Kelowna housing data reveals the art of the spin
Housing data for Kelowna sparked an exchange between a local Member of Parliament and the federal Housing Minister in the House of Commons earlier this week where statistics were given out of context. Kelowna-Lake Country MP Trac

KOOPMANS TRIAL: Key witnesses can't be trusted: Defence