News Items tag as: PNNOV1315

On the ground in Paris: The terrorist attack as seen in social media
November 13, 2015 - 5:05 PM

PARIS, FRANCE - News sources are reporting at least 100 people are dead following an attack in Paris Friday evening, Nov. 13.
Kelowna woman guilty of possessing 15 kg of bath salts drug imported from China
November 13, 2015 - 5:00 PM

KELOWNA – A West Kelowna woman has been found guilty of possessing 15 kg of a new synthetic drug she received in the mail from China.
Penticton plays host to international astrophysics conference
November 13, 2015 - 4:30 PM

PENTICTON - About 250 members of the international astrophysical community gathered in Penticton this week to discuss an joint project dealing with radio astronomy.
Concert, harvest event and hockey game highlight weekend activities in Penticton
November 13, 2015 - 3:29 PM

PENTICTON - The third annual Penticton Harvest Event takes place at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre this weekend.
Clean up planned for Carmi Road dump sites
November 13, 2015 - 2:35 PM

PENTICTON - A group of residents concerned about the state of Carmi Road are getting together this weekend to clean up.
Okanagan theft ring targeting Ford trucks broken up
November 13, 2015 - 12:46 PM

THOMSON-OKANAGAN - An Okanagan-based theft ring with a taste for Ford F-350 pickup trucks has been busted by police.
Alpine ski season begins with opening of Big White, others not far behind
November 13, 2015 - 11:24 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Big White Ski Resort has officially opened for alpine skiing and several other local ski hills aren’t far behind.
Rainy weekend ahead in the Okanagan, avalanche risk increases in southeastern B.C.
November 13, 2015 - 8:30 AM

OKANAGAN - A storm system skirting much of the region will move on this morning, though a weekend of rain is still in store for the Okanagan.
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$145,000 fine for Kelowna orchardist previously involved in tractor death
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Okanagan’s first ‘net-zero’ home is insulated with hemp
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News Items tag as: PNNOV1315

On the ground in Paris: The terrorist attack as seen in social media

Kelowna woman guilty of possessing 15 kg of bath salts drug imported from China

Penticton plays host to international astrophysics conference

Concert, harvest event and hockey game highlight weekend activities in Penticton

Clean up planned for Carmi Road dump sites

Okanagan theft ring targeting Ford trucks broken up

Alpine ski season begins with opening of Big White, others not far behind

Rainy weekend ahead in the Okanagan, avalanche risk increases in southeastern B.C.

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