News Items tag as: PNDEC1915

Kelowna canine crime fighter retires after successful career
December 19, 2015 - 4:30 PM

KELOWNA – He’s taken millions of dollars worth of drugs and drug money off the streets but also enjoys his time visiting sick kids in the hospital.
UPDATE: Crash on Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt
December 19, 2015 - 11:52 AM

MERRITT – A two-vehicle crash on the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt closed the northbound lanes for a few hours this morning, Dec. 19.
More snow for the Coquihalla Highway this weekend
December 19, 2015 - 9:30 AM

MERRITT – If you’re planning a road trip between the Southern Interior and the Lower Mainland this weekend be prepared for winter road conditions on the mountain highways.
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Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know
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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

Kelowna canine crime fighter retires after successful career