News Items tag as: PNSEP2023

Okanagan housing alternative proposes solution to wildfire, expense and energy
October 07, 2023 - 6:00 AM
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As the Okanagan faces drastic wildfire issues, a housing crisis, and a climate crisis, new innovations are high in demand.
No fault insurance forces Osoyoos couple to fundraising after motorcycle crash
September 30, 2023 - 7:00 PM

An Osoyoos couple has had to turn to crowdfunding to make up for ICBC funding shortfalls after a terrible motorcycle accident and they are blaming the government's new no-fault insurance scheme.
People are destroying Penticton’s iconic hoodoos
September 30, 2023 - 7:06 AM

Penticton’s unique hoodoos are a tourist attraction but they might be gone if they aren’t protected.
iN VIDEO: Mountain goat, kids wander past stopped traffic near Summerland
September 29, 2023 - 6:00 AM
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A mother mountain goat with two kids in tow ambled down a rocky spur road on the side of an alternating traffic stop on Highway 97 north of Summerland last week and a driver got a video of the special scene.
Victim of Penticton shooting in hospital in serious condition
September 26, 2023 - 10:12 AM

A shooting over the weekend in Penticton sent a 21-year-old man to hospital in serious condition.
Residents fear Naramata housing project will change neighbourhood
September 25, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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Following years of controversy and resistance from local residents, Penticton City Council is moving forward with a housing development on the Naramata Bench.
Police investigating after reports of gunshots in Oliver
September 25, 2023 - 4:10 PM

RCMP are looking for help from the public after the initial investigation into a report of gunshots on the weekend in Oliver didn't get very far.
Gay woman pushing for more acceptance following hateful acts in Summerland
September 23, 2023 - 6:00 PM

A gay woman in Summerland is getting vocal for the first time in her life about the need for more acceptance by society of marginalized citizens.
Police deploy spike belt to end chase with drunk driver in South Okanagan
September 22, 2023 - 11:58 AM

RCMP arrested a Calgary man for dangerous and drunk driving after a chase last night involving officers from Penticton and Summerland.
Suspect arrested after firefighting equipment stolen from South Okanagan fire department
September 22, 2023 - 9:50 AM

A small fire department in the South Okanagan was the victim of thieves earlier this week who stole some essential firefighting equipment.
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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
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

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

News Items tag as: PNSEP2023

Okanagan housing alternative proposes solution to wildfire, expense and energy

No fault insurance forces Osoyoos couple to fundraising after motorcycle crash

People are destroying Penticton’s iconic hoodoos

iN VIDEO: Mountain goat, kids wander past stopped traffic near Summerland

Victim of Penticton shooting in hospital in serious condition

Residents fear Naramata housing project will change neighbourhood

Police investigating after reports of gunshots in Oliver

Gay woman pushing for more acceptance following hateful acts in Summerland

Police deploy spike belt to end chase with drunk driver in South Okanagan

Suspect arrested after firefighting equipment stolen from South Okanagan fire department

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