News Items tag as: PNJUN2016

Number of young drivers dwindling in Thompson-Okanagan, rising in Kelowna
July 05, 2016 - 10:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - While young people across the province are picking up a bike or hopping on a bus instead of driving, the same can't be said for Kelowna.
Penticton Community Centre Pool to close again this summer
July 02, 2016 - 4:00 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton pool users will have to head to the beach for a swim once again this summer.
Why the City of Penticton bothers handing tickets to homeless people
July 02, 2016 - 2:30 PM

PENTICTON - A Penticton advocate for the homeless says he is frustrated by what he sees are city attempts to move the city’s homeless out of sight.
Inaugural Element Music Festival coming to the Southern Interior
July 02, 2016 - 8:30 AM

OKANAGAN - Music festivals are always popular in B.C. and a new festival planned for the Southern Interior this summer is hoping to offer something different to fans.
Osoyoos Secondary school to receive rural education funds
July 01, 2016 - 10:04 AM

PENTICTON - Osoyoos Secondary will benefit from a new rural education fund.
Staying safe on Southern Interior lakes and rivers
July 01, 2016 - 9:30 AM

OKANAGAN - The summer is underway and that means boaters and swimmers are eagerly hitting the lakes and waterways.
New motor vehicle restrictions coming to Oliver Mountain
June 30, 2016 - 9:00 PM

PENTICTON - New legislation aimed at protecting the sensitive ecosystems on Oliver Mountain will begin Canada Day.
Gang life took his liberty and his legs, now he wants another chance from judge
June 30, 2016 - 8:00 PM

'IT'S A BIT OF A CHALLENGE FOR ME TO ACCEPT YOU ARE SINCERE'
Canada Day weekend busiest time for province's search and rescue teams
June 30, 2016 - 7:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - With Canada Day creating a long weekend this year, search and rescue teams are preparing for a busy weekend.
Police investigate residential and vehicle break ins
June 30, 2016 - 5:00 PM

PENTICTON - Residential break and enters and theft from vehicles continue to keep Penticton RCMP busy.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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News Items tag as: PNJUN2016

Number of young drivers dwindling in Thompson-Okanagan, rising in Kelowna

Penticton Community Centre Pool to close again this summer

Why the City of Penticton bothers handing tickets to homeless people

Inaugural Element Music Festival coming to the Southern Interior

Osoyoos Secondary school to receive rural education funds

Staying safe on Southern Interior lakes and rivers

New motor vehicle restrictions coming to Oliver Mountain

Gang life took his liberty and his legs, now he wants another chance from judge

Canada Day weekend busiest time for province's search and rescue teams

Police investigate residential and vehicle break ins

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