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Last member of Chinese-Canadian WW II covert unit trained in the Okanagan has died
November 11, 2019 - 12:01 PM

The last survivor of a special covert World War II force with historical ties to a lonely stretch of Okanagan Lake shoreline passed away recently in London, Ontario.
Penticton's culinary trail will focus on the region's innovative and growing cuisine experiences
November 03, 2019 - 6:00 AM
iNwine

Travel Penticton hopes to emulate the success of the Okanagan’s wine and ale trails with the creation of new trail aimed at culinary experiences.
Spooky cloud formation perfectly timed for Halloween
November 02, 2019 - 12:00 PM

Sometimes something in nature is created by something other than nature.
Progress being made on Penticton's homeless front, but more needs to be done
October 31, 2019 - 7:00 PM

With cold weather coming on, Penticton’s homeless will be increasingly looking for a place to head indoors for some warmth and shelter.
Environment Canada calls for ideal Halloween weather in Okanagan
October 31, 2019 - 11:33 AM

While it may be a little chilly for the trick or treaters in the Okanagan this Halloween evening, the rest of Canada has it much worse.
B.C. SPCA cutting adoption fees for one day only
October 31, 2019 - 8:20 AM

A B.C. SPCA promotion is providing a great opportunity for animal lovers to adopt a pet.
Ticket lottery for popular Half Corked Marathon in South Okanagan opens next week
October 30, 2019 - 5:15 PM

The ticket lottery for the hugely popular Half Corked Marathon kicks off early next month.
Before you rake all those leaves, consider this
October 30, 2019 - 7:00 AM

Last week’s strong winds did their part in stripping local deciduous trees of their fall colours, in many cases leaving local property owners with a yard full of leaves to pick up.
Buzz is growing over this Similkameen restaurant
October 30, 2019 - 6:30 AM
iNwine

There’s a unique new restaurant in the Similkameen valley that is attracting a growing list of positive reviews and with them, customers from all over B.C.
Beer Week brew supports Penticton cycling
October 29, 2019 - 7:00 PM

It’s about building community, one craft beer at a time.
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The advantages and limitations of robot servers in Kamloops and Okanagan restaurants
Customers can find a cute kitty robot whizzing around serving food at a handful of Kamloops and Okanagan restaurants, but one restaurateur in Kelowna predicts it will take time before the bots become regular fixtures in the industry. The bo

France targets traffickers and recreational drug users as minister warns of a 'tsunami of cocaine'
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Kelowna rental property manager gets licence cancelled
The managing broker of a Kelowna property management company whose clients complained they hadn't gotten their money has been suspended. According to a Feb. 10 BC Financial Services Authority decision, Tao Guo, who goes by Terry Guo, ha

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