News Items tag as: PNAUG2215

Testalinden Creek fire pushing north; wildfire crews ready for increased activity
August 22, 2015 - 2:56 PM

OLIVER – The Testalinden Creek fire has grown to over 3.1 square kilometres and will likely be getting even bigger over the next few days.
City grant helping to reduce fresh fruit and produce waste
August 22, 2015 - 2:35 PM

PENTICTON - A City of Penticton grant is helping to reduce the amount of food wasted during the abundant summer months.
Initial phase of Penticton Creek restoration half complete
August 22, 2015 - 1:05 PM

PENTICTON - The first phase of the Penticton Creek restoration is half finished.
Airport expanding while transfer talks in limbo
August 22, 2015 - 11:35 AM

PENTICTON - Expansion of the Penticton Regional Airport continues while talks with the federal government over local management of the facility appear to be in limbo.
Penticton Regional Hospital gets temporary parking lot
August 22, 2015 - 10:35 AM

PENTICTON - A temporary parking lot has been approved by Penticton city council for use during construction of the new patient care tower at Penticton Regional Hospital.
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iN PHOTOS: Six unusual crops growing in Kamloops, Okanagan gardens
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South Okanagan cannabis lobby shares gripes with local candidates
Cannabis producers and retailers from the Penticton-Summerland riding met recently with four candidates running in the BC election to explain how the government’s actions are hindering the industry. They met with BC Conservative candi

BC sees drop in rental prices but rent still 25% more than 2021
Renting somewhere to live in Canada is 25% more expensive now than it was three years ago. However, while rents have increased by 25% in just three years the annual growth of rent has slowed to its lowest point since 2021. A recently

Testalinden Creek fire pushing north; wildfire crews ready for increased activity