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Penticton gets busy with sports, toy drives and agri-food
November 24, 2015 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON - The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and with it is an increasing number of events taking place in the city.
Kip Moore tour coming to the South Okanagan
November 24, 2015 - 6:30 PM

PENTICTON - Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Kip Moore is bringing his rocking country to Penticton next year.
Penticton officers deal with vehicle theft, crashes and break-ins
November 24, 2015 - 4:30 PM

PENTICTON - A prolific offender is facing new charges in Alberta while local officers deal with a break-in and crashes this past week.
Off-duty officer stops Penticton tire thieves in their tracks
November 24, 2015 - 3:27 PM

PENTICTON - An alert off-duty officer foiled a pair of tire thieves last week in Penticton.
Multiple cougar sightings along Penticton Creek
November 24, 2015 - 11:02 AM

PENTICTON - Several cougar sightings have been reported in the last week and conservation officers are cautioning residents to be aware of wildlife moving into the city as winter conditions descend on the region.
Regional district looks to cut newspaper advertising costs in Okanagan-Similkameen
November 24, 2015 - 10:30 AM

PENTICTON - After spending nearly $60,000 on advertising in newspapers last year the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is hoping to reduce advertising costs going forward.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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Okanagan researcher creating system to reuse wine industry waste
A group of researchers are trying to create a system where the waste from the beverage industry across the Okanagan can be turned into something more. Okanagan College student Benedikt Braun grew up around vineyards in Germany and now he&rs

Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know
Marijuana culture's high holiday, known as 4/20, fell this year on Easter Sunday, as well as the last day of Passover, meaning cannabis fans celebrated in some unusual ways, including an “Easter nug hunt” in Los Angeles, kosher-st

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.

Penticton gets busy with sports, toy drives and agri-food