News Items tag as: PNJUL2016

Praise for these Penticton businesses that allow dogs inside during summer
July 20, 2017 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON – As summer bakes on, some Penticton and area businesses are adding their names to a growing list of Okanagan stores that will let you bring your dog inside when it’s hot.
UPDATE: Boil water notice lifted for Okanagan Falls
August 15, 2016 - 1:26 PM

OKANAGAN FALLS - The boil water advisory issued last month in Okanagan Falls is over.
Fatal collision between a motorcycle and car under investigation
July 31, 2016 - 3:45 PM

OSOYOOS - Early this morning, emergency crews responded to a fatal collision between a motorcycle and car.
Midnight release of new Harry Potter book at local Chapters stores
July 30, 2016 - 4:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Tonight, the boy who lived gets new life with "potterheads" worldwide.
Okanagan Similkameen Regional District seeking public input on parks
July 29, 2016 - 9:00 PM

PENTICTON - People interested in regional district parks in South Okanagan and Similkameen have an opportunity to provide input regarding their present and future.
Proposed Skaha Park waterslide development attracts second lawsuit
July 29, 2016 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton is facing a second lawsuit connected to a controversial development proposal in Skaha Lake Park.
Similkameen Indian band at odds with province over protection of ancestral remains
July 29, 2016 - 5:30 PM

PENTICTON - The Lower Similkameen Indian Band has acquired the support of the Okanagan Nation Alliance in it’s struggle with the province to protect their ancestral remains.
Sudden departure for director of development services' Jules Hall
July 29, 2016 - 5:00 PM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton is looking for a new director of development services.
Rescuers find missing person on shore of Skaha Lake
July 29, 2016 - 1:00 PM

PENTICTON - Firefighters from Penticton and Okanagan Falls were called to a search for a missing person on the northwest corner of Skaha Lake yesterday.
Baldy Mountain Resort sale finalized
July 29, 2016 - 10:41 AM

PENTICTON - The sale of a South Okanagan ski resort is now complete.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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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: PNJUL2016

Praise for these Penticton businesses that allow dogs inside during summer

UPDATE: Boil water notice lifted for Okanagan Falls

Fatal collision between a motorcycle and car under investigation

Midnight release of new Harry Potter book at local Chapters stores

Okanagan Similkameen Regional District seeking public input on parks

Proposed Skaha Park waterslide development attracts second lawsuit

Similkameen Indian band at odds with province over protection of ancestral remains

Sudden departure for director of development services' Jules Hall

Rescuers find missing person on shore of Skaha Lake

Baldy Mountain Resort sale finalized

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