News Items tag as: PNJUL2019

B.C. in focus: Take a virtual tour of Hedley's historic Mascot Mine
October 04, 2020 - 12:00 PM

PENTICTON - Mine tours to the fabled Hedley Mascot mine site in the Similkameen Valley have been closed until further notice, but a YouTube video about the historic site is becoming popular online.
The 'white stilts' of Okanagan Lake
September 07, 2020 - 12:44 PM

PENTICTON - They are an interesting oddity, and a piece of the landscape that becomes indelibly etched in the memory of many tourists who travel Highway 97 north of Penticton.
Sacred and revered by local First Nations, Spotted Lake is a natural wonder
June 21, 2020 - 12:00 PM

It’s a small lake with a big reputation for its uniqueness.
Travel through time on a trip from Victoria to Swartz Bay
August 01, 2019 - 6:00 AM

PENTICTON - If you’re heading out on a road trip to Victoria this long weekend, you’ll want to see the latest instalment of the Ministry of Transportation's time travel video series.
UPDATE: Man wanted by Penticton RCMP for domestic assault arrested
July 31, 2019 - 4:01 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton RCMP say the man wanted for domestic assault has been arrested.
Look up tonight to catch a glimpse of the Black Supermoon
July 31, 2019 - 11:10 AM

There will be a Black Supermoon on the rise tonight in southern B.C.
Body found near Penticton marina identified as missing kayaker
July 30, 2019 - 1:41 PM

PENTICTON - A body that washed up on Okanagan Lake near the marina in Penticton has been identified.
Penticton businesses launch new foodie-friendly shopping event for Peachfest
July 30, 2019 - 1:00 PM

PENTICTON - A new tasting and shopping event is headed to Penticton’s downtown core in time for Peachfest.
Wildfire crews gain upper hand on Similkameen blaze
July 30, 2019 - 10:53 AM

CAWSTON - South Similkameen residents are breathing more easily as the Richter Mountain wildfire is being held with no further growth expected.
Penticton town hall meeting to discuss Green New Deal
July 29, 2019 - 5:09 PM

PENTICTON - The Green New Deal tour is making a pitch in Penticton later this week.
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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

News Items tag as: PNJUL2019

B.C. in focus: Take a virtual tour of Hedley's historic Mascot Mine

The 'white stilts' of Okanagan Lake

Sacred and revered by local First Nations, Spotted Lake is a natural wonder

Travel through time on a trip from Victoria to Swartz Bay

UPDATE: Man wanted by Penticton RCMP for domestic assault arrested

Look up tonight to catch a glimpse of the Black Supermoon

Body found near Penticton marina identified as missing kayaker

Penticton businesses launch new foodie-friendly shopping event for Peachfest

Wildfire crews gain upper hand on Similkameen blaze

Penticton town hall meeting to discuss Green New Deal

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