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Vehicle ends up in Okanagan River Channel
July 16, 2015 - 9:03 AM

PENTICTON - An early morning car crash ended with a vehicle in the Okanagan River Channel this morning.
Warthog art piece reunited with owner
July 15, 2015 - 8:30 PM

PENTICTON - The owner of a rather unique piece of art is happier than a pig in - well, you know - after finding her lost art treasure this morning, July 15.
Police on the lookout for cigarette-tossing drivers
July 15, 2015 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON - Motorists in the South Okanagan beware - you could receive a ticket for something other than a driving infraction while on the road during these hot summer days.
Aboriginal forestry business gets boost from federal funding
July 15, 2015 - 8:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Aboriginal-owned forest sector companies in B.C. and Alberta will soon enjoy technical support and business advice from Western Economic Diversification Canada.
Ontario zoo trying to save CrocTalk reptiles from euthanasia
July 15, 2015 - 6:29 PM

KELOWNA – A reptile rescue organization in Ottawa is currently raising funds to save more than a dozen animals currently housed at CrocTalk in Kelowna from euthanasia.
Tourism Penticton firing on all cylinders says departing director
July 15, 2015 - 5:14 PM

PENTICTON - Leaving Tourism Penticton was a hard decision to make but the executive director says he is giving the group lots of time to move someone new into the role.
Fire danger rating climbs back up despite rainfall
July 15, 2015 - 4:31 PM

CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONS STILL IN PLACE
Granfondo event great for the cash register, not so much for travelling public
July 15, 2015 - 12:00 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit is defending Sunday’s Granfondo bicycle race saying economic impacts outweigh complaints from residents and motorists in the region over traffic slowdowns.
Mountain Equipment Co-op coming to Kelowna
July 15, 2015 - 10:22 AM

KELOWNA - Outdoor enthusiasts will soon have another option when shopping for outdoor gear, Mountain Equipment Co-op has announced it is coming to Kelowna next spring.
Kelowna senior missing for two weeks
July 15, 2015 - 8:48 AM

KELOWNA – A 71-year-old Kelowna senior has been missing since late last month.
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