News Items tag as: PNJUL2915

War canoe races added to Peachfest activities
July 29, 2015 - 8:30 PM

PENTICTON - Thanks to the restorative efforts of the Penticton Museum and Archives, volunteers and school groups, an Okanagan tradition is being revived for the second year in a row.
Kelowna to retain control over YLW until 2054
July 29, 2015 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA – The City of Kelowna will remain in charge of the Kelowna International Airport until 2054 thanks to a 20-year lease extension by the federal government.
Fishing suspended along Middle Shuswap River
July 29, 2015 - 3:30 PM

VERNON - Another body of water has been closed to fishing due to ongoing drought conditions in Southern B.C.
No last minute change of heart for Penticton council
July 29, 2015 - 1:31 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton city council continues to stand firm in its decision not to revisit the Skaha waterpark issue and plans to allow the development to move forward.
Sea-Doo collides with boat in Osoyoos
July 29, 2015 - 11:43 AM

OSOYOOS - A 17-year-old and her aunt were injured when the Sea-Doo she was driving collided with her family’s stationary boat on Osoyoos Lake Tuesday afternoon.
Busy year so far for Penticton search and rescue volunteers
July 29, 2015 - 10:36 AM

PENTICTON - Penticton’s Search and Rescue team are dealing with unprecedented callout volumes this summer, with the busiest tourist weekend in Penticton yet to come.
Formula 1 tunnel boat race team joins fight against mussel infestation
July 29, 2015 - 8:30 AM

KELOWNA – The Okanagan Basin Water Board is teaming up with Formula 1 Tunnel Boat racer Mike McLellan to raise awareness for their Don’t Move a Mussel campaign.
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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
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A look back at the glory days of celery production in the Okanagan
Celery isn’t grown commercially locally these days, but once upon a time there were acres of it growing in the Okanagan. Kelowna resident Domenic Rampone’s family immigrated from northern Italy to Kelowna in 1893 where they grew

North Thompson woman refused home insurance over cannabis plants loses human rights case
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New Kamloops supportive housing site comes with $30M price tag
A new North Kamloops supportive housing project is slated for move-in by 2028. BC Housing is looking for contractors to build the 54-unit building and attached a $30.5 million price tag. That's according to procurement documents,

News Items tag as: PNJUL2915

War canoe races added to Peachfest activities

Kelowna to retain control over YLW until 2054

Fishing suspended along Middle Shuswap River

No last minute change of heart for Penticton council

Sea-Doo collides with boat in Osoyoos

Busy year so far for Penticton search and rescue volunteers

Formula 1 tunnel boat race team joins fight against mussel infestation

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