News Items tag as: PNJUN1815

Regional director seeks accountability from Fortis B.C. and the Utilities Commission
June 18, 2015 - 8:05 PM

PENTICTON - A South Okanagan politician continues his campaign to make Fortis B.C. and the B.C. Utility Commission more accountable to the public for rate increases.
Hey Penticton: Did you feel that?
June 18, 2015 - 5:47 PM

PENTICTON - Plenty of people in the South Okanagan are reporting they felt a tremor shortly before 5 p.m. today and Natural Resources Canada has confirmed it was an earthquake.
South Okanagan cyclists get boost with new tourism initiative
June 18, 2015 - 5:28 PM

NARAMATA - It was a day of rejoicing for bicycle enthusiasts across the South Okanagan with the announcement of a new cycling tourism strategy for the region.
Top Penticton city hall wage earners grab 35 per cent of payroll
June 18, 2015 - 4:35 PM

PENTICTON - Working for the City of Penticton continues to be one of the more lucrative occupations in the South Okanagan.
Hospital laundry workers continue anti-privatization protest as decision looms
June 18, 2015 - 4:30 PM

KELOWNA - The Hospital Employees Union continued its public pressure campaign against privatization of laundry services this week with a pair of rallies in the largest communities within the Interior Health Authority.
Luxury condo proposal gets development permit from Penticton city council
June 18, 2015 - 2:35 PM

PENTICTON - A small, vacant corner lot on Lakeshore Drive, which has not seen any activity since the 1980s, could be the site of a a high-end condominium complex following Penticton city council approval of a development permit.
Jail n' Bail puts residents into custody for cancer
June 18, 2015 - 1:06 PM

PENTICTON - Over $12,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society was collected at the first annual Jail 'n Bail fundraising event in downtown Penticton.
Fewer rentals available in Thompson-Okanagan as prices rise
June 18, 2015 - 8:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – It's getting harder to find an apartment to rent in most Thompson-Okangan cities, and those that are available cost significantly more than they did one year ago.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

News Items tag as: PNJUN1815

Regional director seeks accountability from Fortis B.C. and the Utilities Commission

Hey Penticton: Did you feel that?

South Okanagan cyclists get boost with new tourism initiative

Top Penticton city hall wage earners grab 35 per cent of payroll

Hospital laundry workers continue anti-privatization protest as decision looms

Luxury condo proposal gets development permit from Penticton city council

Jail n' Bail puts residents into custody for cancer

Fewer rentals available in Thompson-Okanagan as prices rise

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