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One important issue behind Vernon's insistence downed trees weren't used by herons
August 18, 2015 - 8:00 PM

"WE ALL HAVE PHONES, I'M SURE IF THERE WERE ANY NESTS COMING DOWN PEOPLE WOULD BE TAKING PICTURES OF IT AND RAISING MORE COMPLAINTS": MAYOR
Former mayor blasts council for waterpark decision
August 18, 2015 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton mayor and council received an earful in council chambers last night as those opposed to the proposed waterpark development at Skaha Park addressed council once more.
Vernon cadets show bravery in moments after head-on collision
August 18, 2015 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - A group of staff cadets and instructors celebrating at a recent graduation parade in Vernon didn’t hesitate to drop what they were doing and run to help those involved in a serious car crash.
Cautionary notice from Penticton as B.C. Wildfire crews continue suppression efforts near Oliver
August 18, 2015 - 4:42 PM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton is urging residents to take extra care while using interface areas of the municipality.
Doughnuts, deportation and tossed cigarettes keep Penticton police busy
August 18, 2015 - 4:30 PM

PENTICTON - Crime appears to be taking a bit of a break in the Peach City, although RCMP were still kept busy working at the wildfires that broke out across the region last week.
Penticton airport expansion announced
August 18, 2015 - 3:59 PM

PENTICTON - Rumours of impending expansion of the Penticton Regional Airport are rumour no more.

According to a post by Coun. Andre Martin on the Penticton Business website the expansion of the holding area will begin soon.
Fire south of Big White still not fully contained
August 18, 2015 - 2:30 PM

KELOWNA – An active wildfire south of Big White near Clark Lake is only 50 per cent contained and continues to be a concern to firefighters stretched thin because of the Rock Creek fire.
Man who died in Osoyoos jet-ski incident identified
August 18, 2015 - 1:42 PM

OSOYOOS - The B.C. Coroners Service has identified the man who died in a jet-ski incident on Osoyoos Lake in June.
Oliver wineries confident wildfires won't affect quality of crop
August 18, 2015 - 10:34 AM

OKANAGAN - The full effects of Friday’s wildfires on Oliver wineries may not be known for awhile but winery owners are breathing a sigh of relief no wineries have been lost during the blazes.
Alberta man dies in Okanagan Connector crash
August 18, 2015 - 9:39 AM

MERRITT - A man who died on Highway 97 in an nearly morning single vehicle roll-over last week has been identified.
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JONESIE: The lessons of free-range children long forgotten
OPINION When we were kids, we knew every inch of our neighbourhood. We ran around town till ten minutes before mom got home, which on weekends was often 2 a.m. Bad news for us when she got home early. We knew every vacant lot,

Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
Fall is here and the weather is turning colder so many are turning to comfort foods in the Okanagan and Kamloops. A warm, hearty soup is a definite go-to during the chilly seasons and one particular style, ramen, is becoming more and more p

Growers and processors selected through a lottery for Kentucky's start-up medical cannabis program
Kentucky's start-up medical cannabis program should be positioned to ramp up quickly, but having products available for some patients at the outset will be a challenge, Gov. Andy Beshear says. Beshear's administration took a big ste

Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slated to razed to make space for redevelopment but the

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