News Items tag as: PNAUG0615

Archery now a legal activity in Penticton
August 07, 2015 - 1:05 PM

PENTICTON - It’s now legal to practice archery in Penticton.
Whooping cough on the rise across Interior Health region
August 06, 2015 - 8:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - An increase in cases of whooping cough across the Interior Health Authority, but primarily in the Central Okanagan, has prompted a warning from public health officials.
Highrise development moves forward in Penticton
August 06, 2015 - 4:30 PM

PENTICTON - A proposed highrise residential development in the city’s south end will continue to move forward after Penticton City Council approved the necessary amendments this week.
Province treads lightly enforcing drought rules
August 06, 2015 - 2:52 PM

OKANAGAN - The province has added to the regions under a level four drought advisory, giving itself and local water providers extra powers to curb consumption, but don’t expect to see the water police swooping down anytime soon.
Credit card skimmer discovered at Vernon gas station
August 06, 2015 - 1:09 PM

DEVICE IS DIFFICULT TO DETECT
Saskatchewan man who died jumping off houseboat in Mara Lake identified
August 06, 2015 - 11:37 AM

SICAMOUS - The Saskatchewan man who died after jumping off a houseboat in Mara Lake Tuesday has been identified.
Thursday's Peachfest action at Okanagan Lake Park
August 06, 2015 - 11:30 AM

PENTICTON - Weather for the first day of Peachfest may not have been ideal, but that didn’t stop thousands from showing up along the Okanagan Lake shoreline to watch the Royal Canadian Snowbirds perform their magic.
Man suspected of bringing shotgun to Penticton court arrested
August 06, 2015 - 10:56 AM

PENTICTON - The man suspected of bringing a loaded shotgun into Penticton courthouse last month was apprehended earlier this week.
Luxury hotel a no-go for Penticton events centre
August 06, 2015 - 8:30 AM

PENTICTON - There is little interest in constructing a luxury hotel at the South Okanagan Events Centre and those who did show interest did not provide worthwhile submissions.
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