News Items tag as: PNMAR2018

Wildfire preparation foremost on the minds of prospective Oliver residents
March 28, 2018 - 9:00 PM

OLIVER - Soon-to-be residents of the South Okanagan — who experienced the wrath of a wildfire first hand — will be taking the lessons learned with them when as they relocate to the valley later this year.
Penticton's demographics aren't helping efforts to provide affordable housing
March 28, 2018 - 5:00 PM

PENTICTON - Stakeholders from throughout the region interested in creating more affordable housing heard Penticton has some issues to overcome at a symposium today.
Flood threat stabilizing in South Okanagan community
March 28, 2018 - 2:39 PM

PENTICTON - The flood threat in the Willowbrook area has stabilized somewhat as a local state of emergency enters its second day.
Another senior staffer leaving regional district
March 28, 2018 - 11:15 AM

PENTICTON - The regional district is on the lookout for a new Public Works manager.
Willowbrook residents work into the night to bolster flood defences
March 27, 2018 - 10:03 AM

PENTICTON - A South Okanagan community rallied to protect itself following predictions of a rise in Kearns Creek near Oliver last night.
Property owners joining fight to resolve Naramata drainage issues
March 26, 2018 - 3:36 PM

PENTICTON - A Naramata man is finding increasing support from his neighbours in his quest to have drainage issues along the Kettle Valley Rail Trail in Naramata addressed.
Penticton man dies in workplace accident: RCMP
March 26, 2018 - 1:19 PM

PENTICTON - A 59-year-old man was killed in a workplace accident in Penticton yesterday.
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
March 25, 2018 - 1:30 PM

PENTICTON - This cat was brought in a stray to the Penticton SPCA.
Anti-South Okanagan National Park petition delivered to Ottawa
March 24, 2018 - 1:30 PM

PENTICTON - After several months of silence, the issue of a National Park in the South Okanagan is being discussed again.
Flooding, landslides reported in South Okanagan following record setting rain
March 23, 2018 - 1:50 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton and regional district work crews are busy assessing damage and cleaning up following yesterday’s torrential rain.
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