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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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Penticton company building 60 tiny homes for Kelowna's homeless
One of Penticton’s longstanding construction contractors has landed the contract to build 60 “tiny homes” to house the homeless in Kelowna. Greyback Construction Ltd. landed the contract with the City of Kelowna and BC Hou

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