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Hedley man avoids jail term for assaulting police officer
October 31, 2018 - 5:02 PM

PENTICTON - A Hedley man has avoided jail time after being sentenced for assaulting a police officer.
Temporary shelter spaces opening up in Kamloops, Okanagan
October 31, 2018 - 2:07 PM

The B.C. government is opening additional shelter spaces for homeless people as colder weather begins to make its way into the province.
Young Penticton boys' parody of high-profile Toronto Maple Leafs contact dispute goes viral
October 31, 2018 - 1:32 PM

PENTICTON - Two South Okanagan boys with a unique Halloween costume idea struck a nerve amongst the nation’s die-hard Maple Leaf fans this week.
Penticton Indian Band to hold extensive consultation, referendum on 'Adrenaline Super Park'
October 30, 2018 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON - Members of the Penticton Indian Band are going to have their say on how a proposed Adrenaline Super Park is built on reserve lands, according to the CEO of the band's development corporation.
Campaign for Penticton youth centre hopes to match $200,000 anonymous donation
October 30, 2018 - 12:18 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton’s youth centre is getting a big boost after an anonymous donor offered to match up to $200,000 in donations.
Kamloops business of the year has been under strike for four months
October 29, 2018 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce awarded its best this weekend and named Cascades Casino as business of the year.
New Interior bus service set to launch Wednesday
October 29, 2018 - 5:30 PM

It’s been a scramble, but Ebus will be running buses from Kamloops and the Okanagan starting Wednesday in time to replace the outgoing Greyhound bus service.
United Way consolidating in Okanagan, Shuswap
October 29, 2018 - 4:07 PM

The United Way in the Okanagan and Shuswap is combing its regional boards.
Penticton RCMP are on Twitter
October 29, 2018 - 3:00 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton RCMP are hoping to enhance their ability to provide real-time police information and public safety updates through use of social media.
Charges recommended against woman involved in stabbing incident
October 29, 2018 - 1:55 PM

PENTICTON - A police investigation is underway following a stabbing incident yesterday.
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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

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.

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