News Items tag as: PNOCT2017

Illicit drug overdoses on the rise in the South Okanagan in 2017
October 31, 2017 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON - The South Okanagan has not been excluded from the opioid crisis in B.C., but due to privacy concerns, the exact statistics can't be released.
Penticton family in need of support after double tragedy
October 31, 2017 - 4:33 PM

PENTICTON - A Penticton family besieged with misfortune is in need of the help of the community.
'Ugly' South Okanagan dock prompts request for regional district regulation
October 31, 2017 - 11:30 AM

PENTICTON - An Osoyoos Lake resident wants to see the regional district provide regulations with respect to dock development on Osoyoos Lake following issues with a winery’s dock this summer.
iN PHOTOS: Celebrating Halloween
October 31, 2017 - 10:03 AM

How do you celebrate Halloween?
Penticton man gets jail time for indecent exposure
October 30, 2017 - 4:46 PM

PENTICTON - A Penticton man who exposed himself to a mother and two children will serve nearly two months in jail for his actions.
Penticton jury issues guilty verdict in weapons smuggling trial
October 30, 2017 - 3:42 PM

PENTICTON - The trial for an Oliver indigenous man accused of smuggling two firearms across the Canada-U.S. border ended with a guilty verdict in Penticton court today.
Penticton's economic development efforts geared to keep the good times rolling
October 30, 2017 - 11:23 AM

PENTICTON - The South Okanagan economic juggernaut continues to roll along and Penticton is finding ways to make sure the business community has the employees needed.
Looking for a forever home; South Okanagan/Similkameen SPCA pet of the week
October 29, 2017 - 2:30 PM

PENTICTON - Topaz was found living on the streets and she is ready for a home of her own.
Halloween happenings are everywhere in the South Okanagan this weekend
October 27, 2017 - 4:30 PM

PENTICTON - There’s lots of opportunity to get a fright this weekend as Halloween activities in Penticton and the South Okanagan begin as early as today.
South Okanagan National Park proposal given new life
October 27, 2017 - 10:34 AM

OSOYOOS - The prospect of a South Okanagan National Park moved a step closer to reality today with the federal government’s announcement of the reinstatement of planning discussions with several stakeholders.
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THOMPSON: Don't speak ill of the dead; speak the truth
OPINION I’ve always heard folks say, “Don’t speak ill of the dead.” Presumably, the reasoning is that they’re no longer here to defend their comments or actions. Sorry, but sometimes we h

New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Rent slowly getting cheaper in Kelowna as condo stock increases
Rent prices are slowly but steadily trending downwards in Kelowna, and the huge volume of condos might help speed up that descent into affordability. Kelowna’s average asking price to rent a one-bedroom apartment is $1,953, down 1.3 p

News Items tag as: PNOCT2017

Illicit drug overdoses on the rise in the South Okanagan in 2017

Penticton family in need of support after double tragedy

'Ugly' South Okanagan dock prompts request for regional district regulation

iN PHOTOS: Celebrating Halloween

Penticton man gets jail time for indecent exposure

Penticton jury issues guilty verdict in weapons smuggling trial

Penticton's economic development efforts geared to keep the good times rolling

Looking for a forever home; South Okanagan/Similkameen SPCA pet of the week

Halloween happenings are everywhere in the South Okanagan this weekend

South Okanagan National Park proposal given new life

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