News Items tag as: PNAUG2021

Summerland Mayor Toni Boot seeks council seat after contentious term
September 04, 2022 - 6:00 PM

Toni Boot is running for re-election in Summerland, but after a divisive experience as mayor, she has decided to run as a councillor again.
Penticton's Dream Cafe ready to host first live concert in 18 months
September 04, 2021 - 6:00 PM

The COVID-19 nightmare is finally coming to an end for the Dream Cafe, as the beloved Penticton concert venue is about to host its first live concern since March 2020.
Reports of conflicts with hungry bears on the rise in South Okanagan
September 02, 2021 - 6:00 AM

More bears are being reported around the South Okanagan this year.
Cities in Thompson-Okanagan look at raising taxes to pay for RCMP salary hike
September 01, 2021 - 7:30 AM

Thompson-Okanagan cities are preparing for a salary increase for the RCMP detachments they contract.
RCMP closed some launches in Penticton after boaters interfered with skimmer aircraft
August 31, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Access to Okanagan Lake was partially restricted to boaters yesterday to help pilots with B.C. Wildfire Service filling the tanks on their water bombers.
All-candidates forum on environment planned for South Okanagan-West Kootenay
August 31, 2021 - 5:00 PM

Environmental lobby groups from Nelson want to know which candidate running in the South Okanagan-West Kootenay cares most about the planet.
Minimal growth on Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton as crews plan prescribed burns
August 31, 2021 - 11:33 AM

Although strong winds could be felt overnight in the South Okanagan, the B.C. Wildfire Service crews working on the Skaha Creek wildfire reported light winds and no significant growth overnight.
Crews work to get handle on wildfire burning near Penticton
August 30, 2021 - 9:57 AM

The 100 hectare out of control wildfire burning to the southwest of Penticton did not see any major growth overnight, according to B.C. Wildfire Service.
Pathways Addictions Resource Centre reopens in Penticton with large drop in clientele
August 30, 2021 - 7:00 AM

By charging $100 for an hour of counselling, Pathways Addictions Resource Centre managed to reopen its doors after losing the vast majority of the funding it was receiving from Interior Health, but the number of clients has dropped from around 25 people daily to five or six under the new model.
Prescribed burns aren't just for fire protection, Penticton Indian Band councillor says
August 29, 2021 - 6:00 PM

As B.C. ponders a future that appears to include more wildfires, it wasn't always like this. First Nations have long used fire to improve forests.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

News Items tag as: PNAUG2021

Summerland Mayor Toni Boot seeks council seat after contentious term

Penticton's Dream Cafe ready to host first live concert in 18 months

Reports of conflicts with hungry bears on the rise in South Okanagan

Cities in Thompson-Okanagan look at raising taxes to pay for RCMP salary hike

RCMP closed some launches in Penticton after boaters interfered with skimmer aircraft

All-candidates forum on environment planned for South Okanagan-West Kootenay

Minimal growth on Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton as crews plan prescribed burns

Crews work to get handle on wildfire burning near Penticton

Pathways Addictions Resource Centre reopens in Penticton with large drop in clientele

Prescribed burns aren't just for fire protection, Penticton Indian Band councillor says

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