News Items tag as: PNJUL2025

Self-appointed watchdog undeterred as Summerland goes public with $360K in legal costs
August 03, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Don't expect Brad Besler to bury the hatchet with Summerland town hall.
iN PHOTOS: Relax and unwind at Japanese gardens in Kamloops, Okanagan
July 28, 2025 - 4:00 AM

Japanese gardens provide a peaceful refuge in busy, urban settings in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and some shade during the summertime heat.
RCMP launch homicide investigation after man dies in car near Princeton
July 22, 2025 - 4:49 PM

RCMP are investigating the death of a 41-year-old man near Princeton yesterday as a homicide.
Cherry Lane Shopping Centre in Penticton listed for sale
July 22, 2025 - 3:00 PM

A long-established mall in the South Okanagan worth $69 million was put up for sale this week.
12 candidates to choose from in second Penticton byelection this year
July 21, 2025 - 2:30 PM

The nomination period for the Penticton city council byelection has ended and residents will be heading to the polls to pick a new city councillor next month.
Three charged in 2022 Penticton homicides
July 21, 2025 - 12:16 PM

Three people have been charged in a double homicide nearly three years after the bodies of a Penticton couple were discovered in a burnt vehicle near Penticton.
Penticton garden decimated by rats as spread continues
July 21, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Kathy Blannin McKenzie is an avid gardener in Penticton who lost her hard work to rats this year and is not having great luck ridding them from her yard.
Cyclists reeling in wake of Okanagan Granfondo fatal collision
July 18, 2025 - 6:00 AM
iNwheels

The finish line is a place for triumph and celebration after a long-distance cycling race, but it was a confusing experience after this year's Okanagan Granfondo.
Fundraiser launched for Okanagan Granfondo crash survivor
July 17, 2025 - 12:00 PM
iNwheels

One of the two cyclists who survived a tragic collision at the Okanagan Granfondo is facing months of recovery from her numerous injuries.
Missing bunny: Mom hoping for miracle return of stuffy lost in Penticton
July 16, 2025 - 2:01 PM

A Calgary family lost a precious item when they attended a tournament in Penticton over a month ago but haven’t lost hope of retrieving it.
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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

News Items tag as: PNJUL2025

Self-appointed watchdog undeterred as Summerland goes public with $360K in legal costs

iN PHOTOS: Relax and unwind at Japanese gardens in Kamloops, Okanagan

RCMP launch homicide investigation after man dies in car near Princeton

Cherry Lane Shopping Centre in Penticton listed for sale

12 candidates to choose from in second Penticton byelection this year

Three charged in 2022 Penticton homicides

Penticton garden decimated by rats as spread continues

Cyclists reeling in wake of Okanagan Granfondo fatal collision

Fundraiser launched for Okanagan Granfondo crash survivor

Missing bunny: Mom hoping for miracle return of stuffy lost in Penticton

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