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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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
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News Items tag as: PNJUN2021

‘Tart and very fruity’: Tin Whistle in Penticton brews prickly pear cactus beer

Heat wave could have huge impact on Thompson-Okanagan fish

Chilliwack man drowns in Osoyoos Lake

Penticton condo complex blaze displaces 4 families

Dog in crate strapped to rear of RV found safe in Oliver

Extreme heat forces Summerland into Stage 2 water restrictions

Penticton opens cooling centre as temperatures skyrocket

Penticton's river channel is the place to cool off in South Okanagan

Largest of 3 new wildfires in South Okanagan being held

CONCERT: Headstones, Moist, Sloan, The Tea Party tour stopping in Penticton

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