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Peachland woman discovers fruit native to Turkey growing in her backyard
October 04, 2021 - 7:05 AM
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A Peachland resident had bright yellow fruit falling from her tree this month, and she didn’t know what they were.
Penticton takes centre stage for B.C. Bike Race Oct. 2-8
October 01, 2021 - 6:00 AM

In its 14th year, the world famous B.C. Bike Race will be making its pandemic debut on the gorgeous trails of Penticton this Oct. 2-8 after being cancelled in 2020. Coined the ultimate singletrack experience, B.C. Bike Race is changing its format, schedule and location to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions.
Osoyoos Indian Band Chief sees National Day of Truth and Reconciliation as 'baby step' in right direction
September 30, 2021 - 3:33 PM

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Penticton Indian Band not recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Day
September 30, 2021 - 12:55 PM

Penticton Indian Band chief and council will not be recognizing today as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Repeat offender caught behind wheel of stolen vehicle in downtown Penticton
September 29, 2021 - 11:04 AM

Police spotted a stolen vehicle while patrolling in downtown Penticton, and in the driver’s seat was a repeat offender.
Penticton woman fed-up with crime gets mom’s bike back from thief
September 29, 2021 - 7:00 AM

When a Penticton woman saw photos of her mom’s stolen bike posted to a local Facebook group, she brought her mom and step dad to the house it was parked at and grabbed it right from underneath the alleged thief.
Couple attacked with bear spray while sitting in vehicle in Penticton
September 28, 2021 - 11:19 AM

A couple sitting in their vehicle along Lakeshore Drive in Penticton were allegedly bear sprayed by a stranger earlier this month.
Details of homicide outside Penticton high school paint a blurry picture for mother of victim
September 27, 2021 - 7:00 AM

Tracey Savage is looking for a clear timeline on what happened to her son Taig Savage in the hours leading up to his murder in Penticton.
Penticton Indian Band Chief won't celebrate truth and reconciliation until it's achieved
September 26, 2021 - 3:30 PM

Truth and Reconciliation Day is taking on a heavier meaning in 2021 after hundreds of children’s graves were discovered earlier this year at former Canadian Indian residential schools.
These Penticton off-roaders aren't just talking about garbage in the bush
September 26, 2021 - 2:00 PM

While many local residents in Kamloops and the Okanagan complain about trash piling up in the bush, one community is doing something about it.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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