News Items tag as: PNNOV2020

Your Okanagan shopping guide to supporting local this Christmas
December 07, 2020 - 6:00 AM

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in one way or another, and many local businesses have been struggling to stay afloat.
Make your own holiday gnome in this virtual felting workshop
December 03, 2020 - 2:33 PM

Okanagan and area residents have a chance make a cute Christmas craft from the safety of their home.
Theft of Grinch from Penticton Christmas display is really something only a grinch would do
December 03, 2020 - 9:42 AM

A Penticton family is hoping a bit of publicity will help convince a Christmas grinch to return a stolen Christmas decoration – that happens to be a grinch.
South Okanagan sculptor creates giant wine bottle from horseshoes
December 03, 2020 - 6:00 AM
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You could call him a horseshoe artisan.
Who needs a trip to Mexico for the holidays when there is 'Apexico'
December 02, 2020 - 7:00 AM

An idea that began as a whimsical comment over supper has caught on with members of the public looking for some positivity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walk in the wild rewards Oliver nature photographer with amazing bear cub photo
December 01, 2020 - 7:30 AM

Oliver resident Curtis Zutz took a road less travelled recently and ended up with a great photo opportunity with a bear cub,
Penticton RCMP get their man with some K9 assistance
November 30, 2020 - 5:01 PM

Penticton RCMP were assisted by the detachment’s K9 unit in the arrest of a repeat offender today.
4 COVID-19 cases reported at Penticton Curling Club
November 30, 2020 - 4:53 PM

The Penticton Curling Club has closed its doors after four members tested positive for COVID-19.
Allegedly drunk driver takes out fence, tree and utility line in rollover
November 30, 2020 - 12:38 PM

An allegedly impaired driver rolled his vehicle and took out several pieces of infrastructure near Oliver last week.
Penticton Vees player tests positive for COVID-19
November 30, 2020 - 12:06 PM

A member of the Penticton Vees has tested positive for COVID-19.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2025. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones

Why butchers are making a comeback in B.C.
Being a butcher is much more than standing in a freezer and hacking meat with a knife, and a butchery instructor in Kamloops says the craft is rising in popularity. Corey Davison is an assistant teaching professor in the retail meat process

UBCO, TRU study finds cannabis use helps in recovery from hard drugs
A new study from UBC Okanagan and Thompson Rivers University has found that cannabis use can offer benefits to people undergoing treatment for substance use. People living in a residential recovery facility were given supervised amounts of

Vernon homeowners to see whopping 10% tax increase
Homeowners in Vernon are set for the highest property tax increase in years with an almost 10% jump when compared to last year. With little debate, Vernon council approved the 9.91% increase – a rate four times that of inflation.

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