News Items tag as: PNJUN2019

An Okanagan treasure hunt strike your fancy? There's actually gold in them hills
September 05, 2020 - 12:00 PM

PENTICTON - A tale of nearly $1 million of lost gold continues to pique the interest of Okanagan treasure hunters.
Penticton asks residents to curb water consumption
June 29, 2019 - 3:25 PM

PENTICTON - Water supplies are getting tight in the Okanagan.
Penticton man found guilty of assaulting Vancouver police officer
June 29, 2019 - 10:17 AM

VANCOUVER - A Penticton man has been found guilty of an assault that left a Vancouver police officer with a broken leg.
National park reserve announcement in Penticton expected next week
June 29, 2019 - 6:00 AM

PENTICTON - Expect to hear an announcement about the proposed national park reserve in the South Okanagan Similkameen next week.
Penticton hockey great gives back to his hometown
June 28, 2019 - 4:00 PM

PENTICTON - Chicago Blackhawks defenceman and Penticton native Duncan Keith returned to his hometown earlier this week to be on hand for the unveiling of the results of phase two of his three-year partnership with Okanagan Similkameen Neurological Society Child and Youth Development Centre.
Green Party candidate in Penticton for informal Canada Day meet and greet
June 28, 2019 - 2:15 PM

PENTICTON - The South Okanagan West Kootenay riding has a new Green Party candidate.
Rain dampens fire danger in Kamloops fire zone
June 28, 2019 - 1:31 PM

KAMLOOPS - Recent rains are lessening concerns in the Kamloops Fire Centre.
Survey says: Penticton residents don't feel as safe as they used to
June 28, 2019 - 11:56 AM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton has released the results of its 2019 citizen survey, and concerns are apparent about quality of life and safety in the Peach City.
Late Penticton philanthropist to receive Order of British Columbia
June 28, 2019 - 11:45 AM

PENTICTON - A well known Penticton businessman and philanthropist will be posthumously invested into the Order of British Columbia today.
Penticton flasher gets more jail time in 'tragic case'
June 27, 2019 - 4:30 PM

PENTICTON - A Penticton man will spend another 65 days in jail in what the sentencing judge called a "tragic case" highlighting failures in the prison system.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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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

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