News Items tag as: PNJUN2021

‘Tart and very fruity’: Tin Whistle in Penticton brews prickly pear cactus beer
July 05, 2021 - 6:33 AM
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From the semi-arid, antelope-brush ecosystem deep in the South Okanagan comes a beer described as rosy red, tart — but not lip-puckering sour — and very fruity.
Heat wave could have huge impact on Thompson-Okanagan fish
July 01, 2021 - 7:30 AM

Warm waters make a dangerous journey for sockeye salmon and one researcher is suggesting residents should avoid catching and releasing fish in general.
Chilliwack man drowns in Osoyoos Lake
June 30, 2021 - 10:30 AM

The RCMP and B.C. Coroners Service is investigating after a Chilliwack man drowned yesterday in Osoyoos Lake.
Penticton condo complex blaze displaces 4 families
June 30, 2021 - 10:25 AM

A large fire at a Penticton complex yesterday has displaced four families.
Dog in crate strapped to rear of RV found safe in Oliver
June 28, 2021 - 4:49 PM

Reports of a dog being carted across B.C. highways strapped in a crate on the back of an RV have ended well.
Extreme heat forces Summerland into Stage 2 water restrictions
June 28, 2021 - 3:56 PM

With the mercury climbing into the 40 degree plus range daily for the next few days, and no let up of heat anytime soon, the District of Summerland is warning that water consumption must drop by 30 per cent.
Penticton opens cooling centre as temperatures skyrocket
June 28, 2021 - 2:23 PM

The mayor of Penticton is asking residents to look out for one another as the City opens up the South Okanagan Events Centre as a cooling centre.
Penticton's river channel is the place to cool off in South Okanagan
June 27, 2021 - 7:00 AM

If the heat is getting you down and you're looking for a way to cool off, why not a refreshing float down Penticton's famous river channel?
Largest of 3 new wildfires in South Okanagan being held
June 25, 2021 - 10:27 AM

Three wildfires started in the South Okanagan yesterday with one reaching almost 50 hectares in size before being held by firefighters.
CONCERT: Headstones, Moist, Sloan, The Tea Party tour stopping in Penticton
June 24, 2021 - 9:02 AM

The rescheduled Saints + Sinners tour — featuring Canadian 90s rock icons Headstones, Moist, Sloan and The Tea Party — have included Penticton as one of four stops in B.C. in November.
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Man shot by police near Kamloops abducted partner, child
A man shot and killed by police is alleged to have abducted his ex-partner and a child they shared near Kamloops on Sunday. He's been identified as Matthew Gustafson by a person close to the situation. He had no prior convictions in B.C

Armstrong IPE gets licensed area for beer, ciders
For the first time, the Armstrong Provincial Exhibition and Stampede will serve local beer and ciders. The Armstrong IPE announced its new Haystack’s Backyard Family Patio last week and the area features local craft beer and ciders.

North Dakota recreational pot measure approved for ballot
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana in North Dakota have succeeded in bringing the matter to a public vote in November. The group, New Approach North Dakota, submitted more than the required 15,582 va

Loss of out-of-town buyers bringing Kelowna house sales to near record lows
Sales of single-family houses in Kelowna in July were the third lowest they’ve been in 30 years. Since 1991, there were only two months of July that had fewer sales than the 124 that sold last month. Those were 1994 when 121 sold and

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