News Items tag as: PNJAN2023

iN PHOTOS: Funnels of steam spiral over Okanagan Lake delighting onlookers
January 12, 2024 - 4:43 PM

South Okanagan residents spotted spouts of water vapour spiralling into the air over Okanagan Lake today thanks to the deep freeze.
Why the Okanagan Valley has so many wineries; the Okanogan so few
February 11, 2023 - 6:00 AM
iNwine

Despite being one big ecosystem, the Okanagan Valley’s wine industry has ripened far more on the Canadian side of the border.
Missing elderly Penticton woman may have walked from stuck car
January 31, 2023 - 3:32 PM

A missing 89-year-old woman's car was found on Greyback Mountain Road in Penticton, but she wasn't inside.
Iconic singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt adds Okanagan stop to Canadian tour
January 30, 2023 - 10:52 AM

Ten-time Grammy winning singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt will perform for Penticton on her 2023 tour.
Against senior's wishes, Penticton strata moves to a 55-plus building
January 29, 2023 - 10:30 AM

A Penticton senior says her 250 condo unit complex has voted to become a 55-plus community to block young renters from living in the building.
Tomorrow morning may be the best chance to see the green comet from Kamloops or the Okanagan
January 28, 2023 - 3:30 PM

During the colder months of the year, overcast is the norm so the skies are often obstructed above Kamloops and the Okanagan.
RCMP looking for 89-year-old Penticton woman who never arrived at her friend's
January 28, 2023 - 1:36 PM

The Penticton RCMP is reaching out to the public to help locate a missing 89-year-old woman.
Anthrax guitarist says Penticton Jesus is on the guest list after arrest
January 28, 2023 - 11:36 AM

The man who dressed as Jesus to attend last week’s heavy metal concert in Penticton will be on the guest list at the next Anthrax show.

Anthrax was one of the headlining bands, however Tim Dubyah (not his real name) was kicked out and arrested before either of the main acts got on stage.
American town to beat record for world's largest hockey stick built in Penticton
January 28, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Penticton is about to lose its claim to fame as the place where the world's largest hockey stick and puck were made.
Numerous dead cows found on Similkameen property; more than 100 cattle seized
January 27, 2023 - 9:42 AM

Over 100 neglected cows were seized from a property in the Similkameen community of Cawston.
More ...

iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

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: PNJAN2023

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Vernon