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Expect to see smoke near Penticton's Channel Parkway
March 08, 2020 - 9:38 AM

If you see smoke and flame by the Channel Parkway in Penticton, today, don't be worried.
Mother still waiting for answers 9 months after Osoyoos Lake boat crash that killed her son
March 02, 2020 - 6:30 PM

It is closing in on a year since a horrific boating collision on Osoyoos Lake took the life of Jill Maddigan’s son and she is still waiting for closure.
Coronavirus could be influencing Interior Health flu season stats
March 02, 2020 - 7:00 AM

The COVID-19 novel coronavirus is capturing headlines both locally and around the world and knowledge of the outbreak could be affecting the statistics of this year’s regular flu season in the Interior Health region.
Now is the time to look at bear-proofing your property
March 01, 2020 - 9:30 AM

With the arrival of warmer weather, bears will be returning, they'll be hungry and residents in interface areas might want to be prepared.
Got renovations in mind this spring? Penticton's home and reno show to the rescue
March 01, 2020 - 9:30 AM

It's spring, the days are getting longer and the snow is melting. If that says to you it's time to get some spring projects done, the Penticton home show might be the place to start.
Easter weekend campsites still available in the Okanagan and Kamloops
March 01, 2020 - 6:00 AM

A mild end to February is bringing with it the promise of an early spring and that should make for some happy campers.
What you need to know about COVID-19 or Coronavirus
February 28, 2020 - 6:00 PM

Although Canadian health officials continue to say the risk of contracting the latest outbreak of coronavirus is low, they are also stressing the need to be vigilant and prepared for signs of infection.
Manslaughter charges dropped against Penticton man
February 28, 2020 - 1:00 PM

A man accused of manslaughter in an incident that occurred in Penticton in April, 2017 will not go to trial following a decision by the B.C. prosecutor’s office.
It's spring and that means potholes: What you can do about them
February 28, 2020 - 8:45 AM

It’s a roadways nuisance that usually hits high season around this time of year- potholes.
UPDATE: RCMP locate missing Penticton man
February 27, 2020 - 4:55 PM

UPDATE:8 a.m.,, Feb.28, 2020
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the fourth week of April 2025. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jone

Why butchers are making a comeback in B.C.
Being a butcher is much more than standing in a freezer and hacking meat with a knife, and a butchery instructor in Kamloops says the craft is rising in popularity. Corey Davison is an assistant teaching professor in the retail meat process

Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know
Marijuana culture's high holiday, known as 4/20, fell this year on Easter Sunday, as well as the last day of Passover, meaning cannabis fans celebrated in some unusual ways, including an “Easter nug hunt” in Los Angeles, kosher-st

Vernon homeowners to see whopping 10% tax increase
Homeowners in Vernon are set for the highest property tax increase in years with an almost 10% jump when compared to last year. With little debate, Vernon council approved the 9.91% increase – a rate four times that of inflation.

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