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Israeli strike played down
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Penticton News‹ Oct 15 to 21, 2017 ›
Road clear after rollover
UPDATE: 5:55 p.m. The accident scene of a single-vehicle rollover at Crescent Hill Road and South Main Street has reportedly been cleared. ORIGINAL: 5:25 p.m....
Heavy winds could return
Strong winds could hit the South Okanagan once again on Saturday evening. The winds won't be as extreme as the treacherous winds that blew through the...
Bluffs project 'great' for city
The proposed expansion of Penticton's city limits near Skaha Lake is something the Wild Sheep Society of B.C. would like to see happen. The boundary...
Compost back at council
Summerland council will debate Monday allowing the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen onto its landfill to carry out testing for a controversial proposed...
Beads help wildfire victims
Bead charms sold in the South Okanagan are helping fund assistance for B.C. residents who have been affected by this year's record wildfire season....
Blue bins filled with trash
The South Okanagan is getting serious about contaminated recycling. According to the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen, eight to 15 per cent of recycling...
Overnight outage planned
The District of Summerland is preparing residents to be in the dark early Sunday morning. A planned power outage will take place from 12:01 a.m. until 6:00 a.m....
Shatford opening for youth
Penticton’s Shatford Centre is opening its doors to youth for the next month as a part of the Art for Peace exhibition. Open studio opportunities for...
Protected trees chopped
Councillors with the District of Summerland will debate Monday what to do with a couple who illegally removed four protected trees from the Lighthouse Landing...
MP blasts softwood inaction
South Okanagan—West Kootenay NDP MP Richard Cannings laid into the current and previous federal governments this week for failing to stand up to the...
Two fires minutes apart
Fire crews in Oliver had a busy evening on Thursday, responding to a pair of unrelated calls about 15 minutes apart. The Oliver Fire Department responded to a...
Milfoil treatment delayed
Residents at Vaseux Lake have sought treatment for the growing concern of milfoil in the shallow lake near Oliver, but it may be a long time before action is...
Town facelift to give pride
The downtown visual enhancement project in Keremeos is important for the community. After recent news the town's only bank will be closing, and that...
Remembering Gord
Tragically Hip superstar, Gord Downie passed away Tuesday, after battling a brain tumour since May 2016. He proved to have many loyal fans and clearly made an...
Spirit Ridge joining Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels announced Thursday the Spirit Ridge at Nk’Mip Resort in Osoyoos will become the first Canadian property in its Unbound Collection. Part of...
Tweaks to town centre plans
A plan three years in the making for revitalizing and densifying the town centre of Okanagan Falls will need some tweaks before it’s approved. The...
A hoot with Houdini
A massive halloween party with Houdini the great horned owl takes place next weekend in Oliver. "Halloween with Houdini" is open to 200 kids ages...
Fest of Ale donates $60k
The Okanagan Fest of Ale Society donated $60,000 in net proceeds from the 2017 event to charity this week. At a presentation on Oct. 12, event organizers and...
Water main break fixed
UPDATE 2:20 p.m. The City of Penticton says it has repaired the water main break. The area is currently being cleaned up and staff expect the intersection to be...
Turmoil 'will resolve itself'
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip is confident the political strife within the Penticton Indian Band will “resolve itself,” as the the band pushes forward...
New salmon plan for B.C.
Officials are taking action to have a clearer idea on the health of salmon populations in Canada on a year-to-year basis, with a focus on the Pacific region....
'100 Men' helps nonprofits
Penticton’s 100 Men Who Care donated $7,100 to three South Okanagan charities last week. The group heard from and helped the Osoyoos Desert Society,...
Underfunded bylaw dept?
With budget deliberations looming, the Mayor of Penticton says they will be taking a look at funding of the city's tiny bylaw department, as more and more...
Grooming young leaders
Inspired by the “Me To We" youth conference held in Vancouver last year, a local teacher has organized an event in Penticton to build leadership...
Extreme winds 'unusual'
Crews in Summerland were busy cleaning up the mess from the windstorm well into Wednesday. Fire crews responded to 10 calls of downed power lines on Tuesday,...
Police chase down crook
South Okanagan RCMP arrested a man Tuesday suspected of committing a number of thefts in the area. Osoyoos, Oliver and Penticton RCMP were called to Lakeshore...
Fire victim still missing
The Penticton RCMP says they are continuing to look into the case of missing 92-year-old Mary Ruth Esta, who is believed to have lost her life in a massive...
$50k for wine-capital brand
The 'Wine Capital of Canada' got a big boost to push its brand. The Town of Oliver, which trademarked the slogan more than a decade ago, received...
Pickleball outgrowing courts
Less than two years after Penticton’s first pickleball courts opened, the sport’s local association appears to be outgrowing the facility. Penticton...
Hunter takes urban deer
The Penticton RCMP is investigating after an urban deer was shot within city limits late Tuesday afternoon by a First Nations hunter. Police were called to an...
100s cross the finish line
Around 450 grade four and five runners from across the region competed at their final cross country race of the season Wednesday in Naramata. The district race...
Front St. power restored
UPDATE 12:15 p.m. The City of Penticton says power has now been restored. ORIGINAL 11:45 a.m. The City of Penticton is reporting a power outage impacting Front...
Biz tax still 'disappointing'
The Trudeau government is following through on reducing the small business tax, a campaign promise, but there is still disappointment from the Penticton Chamber...
Nonprofits granted tax break
Penticton city council has decided to loosen the purse strings and grant property tax exemptions to several previously disqualified community groups and direct...
Oktoberfest this weekend
Penticton's eighth annual Oktoberfest takes place Saturday and is expected to bring in large crowds. The Penticton Trade and Convention centre will be...
A lasting legacy
Nick Bevanda's spirit will live on in the walls of many Okanagan buildings he designed, including the expansion of the Penticton Lakeside Resort. Bevanda, a...
Funding boost for healthcare
The Town of Osoyoos has received a financial boost from the province which will help fund the future of health care in the community. Osoyoos received a...
Wind topples large trees
High winds have toppled seven large pine trees in Skaha Lake Park, according to the City of Penticton. The park was closed briefly Tuesday afternoon for public...
Problem house lamented
The neighbour of one of Penticton’s most notorious homes visited city council Tuesday to ask the city to properly fund its bylaw department and step up...
Home invasion, B&E probed
Police in Penticton are investigating a series of break and enters in the community last week. The first occurred at a home on Green Ave. at some time between...
Giving warmth this winter
It’s that time of year again, winter is coming and the eighth annual "Cover with Kindness" blanket drive for those in need is looking for...
Ball diamond will go ahead
Osoyoos council approved plans to repurpose the local dog park into a baseball diamond for the community's minor baseball association. A baseball field used...
Guns stolen from vehicle
Three firearms and ammunition were stolen from a vehicle in Penticton on Monday. At about 1:30 p.m. Monday Penticton RCMP received a report of firearms missing...
Feds not getting involved
The federal government is not getting involved in the political strife of the Penticton Indian Band. Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada says they do not...
Local biz urged to recycle
Businesses in the South Okanagan haven't been doing their part when it comes to recycling paper, plastic and other materials, according to the Regional...
New parking lot going in
Five lots downtown Penticton are slated to become private parking for employees of Valley First. On Tuesday, city council will receive a rezoning application...
Former councillor passes
Former Penticton city councillor and prolific community volunteer Gus Boersma has died at age 81. Serving two terms on council between 1999 and 2006, Boersma...
Local businessman passes
Don Robertson will be remembered as an avid community member, amazing father and loving husband, after losing his 18-year battle to cancer over the weekend....
10 months for crime spree
A young woman has been sentenced to just under 10 months in prison for her role in a violent, drug-induced crime spree across the Kootenays and South Okanagan...
Country stars to play SOEC
Nashville’s very own Old Dominion will be hitting the stage in Penticton this February. The acclaimed country band will kick off their Happy Endings world...
Naramata Centre land sale
Significant change could be coming to Naramata village, as the Naramata Centre moves to sell off parts of its 23-acre property in a bid to secure financial...
Rick Mercer visit airs Tues.
Oliver’s Festival of the Grape will be featured Tuesday night on the CBC Rick Mercer Report. Mercer travelled to the South Okanagan for the festival on...
SOEC complex will be busy
City staff in Penticton are advising the public to be aware of major events going on at the South Okanagan Events Centre complex between Oct. 20-22, and to...
Chamber awards the best
More than 400 members of the local business community gathered Saturday night at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre for the 30th annual Penticton and...
