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Run away from your smoking addiction
August 01, 2015 - 8:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A new program is popping up around the country which will help you run away from your problems.
ELECTION 2015: MP's brag about accomplishments as early election expectations mount
July 31, 2015 - 9:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With a federal election less than three months away, local MP’s are ramping up their push to promote their accomplishments over the past year.
Rainbow crosswalk appears on main street Princeton
July 31, 2015 - 6:30 PM

PRINCETON - Downtown Princeton is a whole lot brighter this week after the creation of a rainbow crosswalk on the town’s main thoroughfare.
Construction timing proving costly in creek restoration project
July 31, 2015 - 4:30 PM

PENTICTON - Timing of restoration work planned for Penticton Creek is proving to be bad news for city taxpayers.
Climbing advocate concerned about vehicle break ins at Skaha Bluffs
July 31, 2015 - 4:30 PM

PENTICTON - A Penticton rock climber who also happens to be a director of Climbers Access Society of B.C., is concerned about a growing number of thefts from vehicles at the Skaha Bluffs parking lot.
City of Penticton assesses SOEC hotel proposals
July 31, 2015 - 2:30 PM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton has had some interest expressed in building a hotel on the South Okanagan Events Centre property.
Province pulls plug on Coldwater River water use
July 31, 2015 - 1:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - In a bid to help struggling salmon populations, water use reduction measures have been imposed on the Coldwater River.
Lots going on during hot August long weekend in Penticton
July 31, 2015 - 10:30 AM

PENTICTON - The weather forecast is calling for a scorching hot weekend for the August long weekend in the Peach City and there are no shortage of things to do.
Quick action prevents structure fire from spreading
July 31, 2015 - 9:32 AM

PENTICTON - Penticton residents woke to an ominous cloud of smoke emanating a house fire in the upper Carmi area this morning.
Okanagan to enjoy a sunny and hot long weekend
July 31, 2015 - 8:49 AM

OKANAGAN - It looks like Mother Nature will be showing off again this weekend, with hot temperatures and lots of sun expected for the August long weekend.
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Supply of locally grown turkeys limited in Okanagan, Kamloops this year
Anyone wanting a fresh, free range turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas this year might want to get their orders in with local farmers while supplies last. Karen Smith of North Valley Farm in Salmon Arm is fielding orders for her birds, wit

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Central Okanagan real estate sales still lagging after busiest August in 4 years
Real estate sales in the Central Okanagan are still 25% below the decade average, but it was still the busiest August in four years. The Rennie Advance real estate analysis report shows that single-family home sales were up 9% over August 2

News Items tag as: PNJUL3115

Run away from your smoking addiction

ELECTION 2015: MP's brag about accomplishments as early election expectations mount

Rainbow crosswalk appears on main street Princeton

Construction timing proving costly in creek restoration project

Climbing advocate concerned about vehicle break ins at Skaha Bluffs

City of Penticton assesses SOEC hotel proposals

Province pulls plug on Coldwater River water use

Lots going on during hot August long weekend in Penticton

Quick action prevents structure fire from spreading

Okanagan to enjoy a sunny and hot long weekend

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