News Items tag as: PNAPR0715

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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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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