News Items tag as: PNOCT2715

Multiple school closures considered for School District 67
October 27, 2015 - 9:00 PM

PENTICTON - A deficit for the 2016-2017 school year estimated at $1.025 million has forced School District 67 to come up with some tough choices.
Pilot project could put baskets of free condoms in Okanagan schools
October 27, 2015 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Baskets of condoms could soon be coming to local high schools as way of putting protection in the hands of those who need it — no questions asked.
Break-ins highlight police calls in Penticton
October 27, 2015 - 1:00 PM

PENTICTON - A number of break-ins and thefts kept officers with Penticton RCMP busy last week.
Local prejudice against Muslims tackled at UBCO
October 27, 2015 - 1:00 PM

'IF WE DON'T SPEAK ABOUT THESE ISSUES... WE START DEVELOPING ALL THESE MISCONCEPTIONS.'
Penticton court shows mercy on suspended driver with lengthy driving history
October 27, 2015 - 11:30 AM

PENTICTON - A Naramata man with a notorious driving record was given a break in Penticton court on Monday, Oct. 26 because of his personal circumstances.
Local ski hills are growing white
October 27, 2015 - 10:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - While some of us are still holding on to the last strings of warmer weather, those looking forward to skiing and snowboarding will be happy to know the snow is falling at area ski hills.
Cougar stalks couple hiking Skaha Bluffs near Penticton
October 27, 2015 - 10:10 AM

PENTICTON - A couple hiking the Skaha Bluffs had an usettling encounter with wildlife earlier this week.
Vernon man accused of murder released from custody
October 27, 2015 - 9:44 AM

VERNON - An 18-year-old Vernon man accused of murder is no longer in custody.
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