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Penticton cougar sighting; likely big cat hunting deer
November 06, 2015 - 6:30 PM

PENTICTON - The Penticton Conservation office reports two calls to their office about a cougar sighting in Penticton earlier this week.
Harassed Vernon food truck vendor says enough is enough
November 06, 2015 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - Vernon food truck vendor Dave Braybrook had to call the cops three times in one day this week — and now he's speaking out.
Oliver ski resort's future is up, then down
November 06, 2015 - 4:30 PM

PENTICTON - The status of a South Okanagan ski resort appear headed downhill once again.
Stolen truck smashes Penticton businesses
November 06, 2015 - 12:31 PM

PENTICTON - Two Penticton businesses were severely damaged in hit and runs by a stolen truck early this morning.
UPDATE: Man accused of threatening Penticton city hall staff arrested after garage fire
November 06, 2015 - 10:24 AM

PENTICTON - The same man arrested after threatening voicemail messages were left at Penticton city hall is in custody following an early morning fire at this home.
Wet weekend ahead for the Okanagan
November 06, 2015 - 8:30 AM

OKANAGAN - A typical fall weekend is ahead, with single-digit temperatures and at least a chance of rain every day.
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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of May 12. They may have been edited slightly for readability. Th

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

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

Penticton cougar sighting; likely big cat hunting deer