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Summerlanders can't dial 911 from home because of mischief
April 27, 2022 - 1:11 PM

Summerlanders are unable to dial 911 from their landlines because of a mischief-maker, police say.
B.C. government creating 240 childcare spaces in Okanagan
April 21, 2022 - 10:51 AM

The province is creating 240 new childcare spaces in throughout the Okanagan.
New time travel video shows Highway 3 from Princeton to Osoyoos in 1966
May 03, 2021 - 6:31 AM

Tran B.C. has released a new video in its ‘Road Trip Time Machine’ series with a 55-year-old look at Highway 3 from Princeton to Osoyoos.
Vintage photos of Okanagan Lake campground show how it used to be
May 02, 2021 - 8:00 AM

As the weather warms, many thoughts are turning to the prospect of spending some time enjoying the great outdoors in a B.C. campground.
$399K for this little Penticton house in hot real estate market
May 01, 2021 - 6:30 AM

The pending sale of a basic starter home in Penticton this week presented an example of how far and how fast housing prices have changed in the Okanagan.
COVID-19 vaccines now available at pharmacies in Penticton
April 30, 2021 - 10:43 AM

COVID-19 vaccine availability is being topped up at pharmacies in the Interior Health region, and others are being added to the list of available vaccination sites.
Penticton Indian Band COVID-19 cases grow to 10
April 29, 2021 - 6:01 PM

The Penticton Indian Band is dealing with increased COVID-19 cases following the discovery of a COVID-19 positive case in the community earlier this week.
Rainy end to April in Kamloops, Okanagan
April 29, 2021 - 12:00 PM

April appears poised to end on a damp note with a forecast calling for a chance of showers into the weekend for Kamloops and the Okanagan.
Worker at Growers Supply in Penticton tests positive for COVID-19
April 29, 2021 - 11:15 AM

A positive COVID-19 test among employees at Penticton’s Growers Supply has resulted in a temporary closure of the store at a critical time.
Osoyoos lottery winner is $50,000 richer
April 29, 2021 - 9:52 AM

An Osoyoos woman is $50,000 richer following the purchase of a Bingo Blast Scratch & Win lottery ticket.
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News Items tag as: PNAPR2021

Summerlanders can't dial 911 from home because of mischief

B.C. government creating 240 childcare spaces in Okanagan

New time travel video shows Highway 3 from Princeton to Osoyoos in 1966

Vintage photos of Okanagan Lake campground show how it used to be

$399K for this little Penticton house in hot real estate market

COVID-19 vaccines now available at pharmacies in Penticton

Penticton Indian Band COVID-19 cases grow to 10

Rainy end to April in Kamloops, Okanagan

Worker at Growers Supply in Penticton tests positive for COVID-19

Osoyoos lottery winner is $50,000 richer

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