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Youthful Penticton inventor heading for science fair nationals
April 13, 2015 - 3:10 PM

PENTICTON - After a successful weekend at the regional science fair a youthful Penticton inventor is aiming for the nationals in New Brunswick.
Penticton firefighters respond to deck blaze
April 13, 2015 - 11:39 AM

PENTICTON - Penticton firefighters put out a deck fire started by a child with a lighter Sunday morning.
Provincial funding for invasive mussel control a good start
April 13, 2015 - 10:35 AM

PENTICTON - The province is recognizing the need to invest in the control of invasive zebra and quagga mussels.

The Okanagan Basin Water Board was pleased to see the province step up with improved protections for zebra and quagga mussels in the Okanagan Valley in late March.
Fest-of-Ale draws thousands
April 13, 2015 - 9:52 AM

PENTICTON - The suds flowed freely on the weekend at the Penticton Convention Centre during the 20th annual Okanagan Fest of Ale.
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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

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

Youthful Penticton inventor heading for science fair nationals