News Items tag as: PNJUL1815

Challenge Penticton seeks funding commitment from regional district
July 18, 2015 - 4:30 PM

PENTICTON - Valley First Challenge Penticton has invited the regional district to take a sponsorship role in Challenge’s triathlon races to the tune of $48,000 over three years.
Fruit pest prevalence prompts regional district reminder
July 18, 2015 - 11:30 AM

PENTICTON - As cherry season peaks in the South Okanagan, backyard fruit growers are being reminded to be vigilant about controlling fruit tree pests.
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THOMPSON: Even Elvis was a fan of the 'King of Cool' Dean Martin
OPINION Who would have guessed in the late 1950s that the coolest guy in America for the next quarter-century would be a fella named Dino Paul Crocetti from Steubenville, Ohio? Of course, he became better known

La Terrazza owner charged with defrauding Penticton winery
The business partner of a Penticton winery has been charged with defrauding the business. Restaurateur and business partner Giulio Miceli is scheduled to appear in a Penticton courthouse, Aug. 13, facing a single charge of defrauding the Pl

In Kenya's capital, a new Rastafari temple shows the movement's endurance
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At a recent opening of the newest Rastafari place of worship just outside Kenya’s capital, some of the faithful gathered to sing rhythmic songs, read Scripture and exchange teachings on the appropriate way to liv

More people left Thompson-Okanagan to other provinces in 2024 than arrived
The Thompson-Okanagan region had its slowest year of population growth in more than a decade last year. According to a report released by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC, between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024, more than 9,200 p

Challenge Penticton seeks funding commitment from regional district