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‘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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THOMPSON: Hey Canada, it's time to improve the Trans-Canada Highway
OPINION Twice a year, I drive 1,881 kilometres of the Trans-Canada Highway between Vernon and Winnipeg. Groucho Marx once said, “I’ve had a great evening…but this isn’t it.” In parody, l

Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

Developer hoping for approval on controversial downtown Kelowna skyscraper
The redevelopment of the former RCMP detachment site in downtown Kelowna has been bogged down in controversy, but the developer is not deterred and is making another attempt to get permission from the city for a skyscraper. Appelt Propertie

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