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Health authority hard hit by influenza last season
July 21, 2015 - 8:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The Southern Interior was hard hit by influenza last season with a jump in confirmed cases and deaths.
Stolen cigarettes and ice cream bars, and other Penticton crime
July 21, 2015 - 6:00 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton RCMP continue to deal with higher call volumes this summer with another busy week at the detachment.
Behind the line at the Shelter Cove wildfire
July 21, 2015 - 5:34 PM

KELOWNA – The Shelter Cove wildfire along Westside Road continues to grow, however Wildfire B.C. says homes and other structures are not threatened and they are confident they will have it under control soon.
Penticton council stands resolute in waterpark decision
July 21, 2015 - 3:19 PM

PENTICTON - Several hundred residents converged on city hall Monday to voice support for and against a Skaha Lake Marina waterfront proposal, but Penticton council appears to be unfazed by demands of those opposed to the plans.
Fire risk closes Giant’s Head Mountain Park to vehicle traffic
July 21, 2015 - 2:38 PM

SUMMERLAND - Because of the high risk of person-caused fires, Giant’s Head Mountain Park Road is closed to vehicle traffic.
Big cat sighting on Duncan Avenue in Penticton
July 21, 2015 - 2:04 PM

PENTICTON - A mid-city street was the location of a cougar sighting in Penticton early this morning.
Penticton RCMP want help finding man with outstanding warrants
July 21, 2015 - 1:37 PM

PENTICTON - A man known to be violent and considered a risk to public safety is wanted by Penticton RCMP.
Two new fires in the South Okanagan
July 21, 2015 - 11:14 AM

PENTICTON - B.C. wildfire crews are working to extinguish two new fires in the South Okanagan following active weather on the weekend.
Regional building stats point to heightened construction activity
July 21, 2015 - 8:34 AM

PENTICTON - After several years of slow growth, the Okanagan Similkameen Regional District is seeing a surge in building activity.
Regional district office renovations to start in September
July 21, 2015 - 6:04 AM

PENTICTON - The first major renovation to the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen’s headquarters on Martin Street in Penticton is late in starting, but still expected to be completed this year.
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Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
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News Items tag as: PNJUL2115

Health authority hard hit by influenza last season

Stolen cigarettes and ice cream bars, and other Penticton crime

Behind the line at the Shelter Cove wildfire

Penticton council stands resolute in waterpark decision

Fire risk closes Giant’s Head Mountain Park to vehicle traffic

Big cat sighting on Duncan Avenue in Penticton

Penticton RCMP want help finding man with outstanding warrants

Two new fires in the South Okanagan

Regional building stats point to heightened construction activity

Regional district office renovations to start in September

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