News Items tag as: PNOCT2021

iN VIDEO: Kootenay family witnesses scene out of National Geographic as bear catches, eats deer in front of them
September 25, 2022 - 12:30 PM

- This story was originally published Oct. 2, 2021
Penticton has highest living wage in Thompson-Okanagan
November 03, 2021 - 12:00 PM

A national lobby group has calculated the hourly wage required to afford basic expenses in various communities across British Columbia, and Penticton tops the list in the Thompson-Okanagan region.
Novel set in Okanagan vineyards 'Isla Mujeres Mysteries' spinoff
October 31, 2021 - 5:33 PM
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A murder mystery author has set her newest novel in the Okanagan Valley after moving back to Penticton.
Expect to see smoke, flames from large controlled burns in Penticton-area
October 31, 2021 - 3:36 PM

More than 1,000 piles of wood debris will be getting burned in the the South Okanagan starting on Monday.
Penticton Denny's staffer handles three positions, half the tables in the restaurant during ongoing worker shortage
October 31, 2021 - 7:46 AM

A supervisor at Denny’s in Penticton is receiving accolades for running the restaurant smoothly while in the midst of a labour shortage.
Penticton chamber requests province lift 'unfair' capacity limits
October 30, 2021 - 2:55 PM

The province’s approach towards public health orders have been called into question by the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Bonnie Henry extends B.C.'s indoor mask mandate indefinitely
October 30, 2021 - 11:35 AM

British Columbia’s provincial health officer has extended the mask mandate requiring masks be worn in all indoor public spaces throughout B.C.
Penticton Indian Band member honoured through Remembrance Day Sentry program
October 29, 2021 - 8:00 PM

sw?wikist (Corporal Justin George) has been chosen to form part of the vigil for this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa, alongside five other “outstanding Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.”
Small, tight-knit South Okanagan community experiencing rash of gang violence
October 29, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Another episode of gang violence in Naramata hasn't shaken the local regional director's belief that it's a safe place for families.
Aurora Borealis expected to put on show in Okanagan, Kamloops this weekend
October 29, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Expect some colour in the night sky in the Okanagan and Kamloops this weekend thanks to an extra blast of radiation from the sun.
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Kelowna strata management firm fined $15K for not doing any managing
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