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Beach cruise rolls into Penticton

Beach cruise rolls into Penticton

Jun 21, 2013 / 5:44 am

Crews set up concession stands in the rain, and cars of all makes and models started rolling into town, in preparation for this weekend's Peach City Beach...

High stream flow advisory

High stream flow advisory

Jun 20, 2013 / 8:02 pm

Systems within the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen were included in a high stream flow advisory for much of the BC Interior issued Thursday. Although...

Official MLA key turnover in Penticton

Official MLA key turnover in Penticton

Jun 20, 2013 / 3:51 pm

Standing outside the office he has called home for several years, former Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff officially turned over the keys to new MLA Dan Ashton. Both...

RDOS to hold election for chair

RDOS to hold election for chair

Jun 20, 2013 / 1:23 pm

The Regional District Okanagan Similkameen will hold an election for 'chair' at its next meeting on July 4. The election, discussed at Thursday's...

New community garden in Penticton

New community garden in Penticton

Jun 20, 2013 / 6:26 am

A vacant property that has become a receptacle for trash and graffiti should get a facelift in the near future. Penticton council authorized a five year license...

Slip sliding away - water slide rescue

Slip sliding away - water slide rescue

Jun 20, 2013 / 6:22 am

The popular water slide at Manitou Beach in Naramata is back in its proper place after floating out into Okanagan Lake early Wednesday. Residents Charmian and...

City starts byelection planning

City starts byelection planning

Jun 19, 2013 / 2:58 pm

Penticton is moving ahead with plans for a byelection, with some potential dates in mind. The first step is to appoint a chief election officer, who sets the...

Acting Mayor eats crow

Acting Mayor eats crow

Jun 19, 2013 / 11:11 am

​ Acting mayor Garry Litke was forced to ride double with a chicken and eat crow at the same time Wednesday morning before an appreciative audience...

Grass fire in Oliver

Grass fire in Oliver

Jun 19, 2013 / 10:31 am

A small wildfire broke out on Seacrest Hill in Oliver last night, just after 10 p.m. Fire crews could see the flames from the highway and put out the blaze...

Protocol agreement signing scheduled

Protocol agreement signing scheduled

Jun 19, 2013 / 6:16 am

The Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen will join three First Nations neighbours and add its signature to a protocol agreement on National Aboriginal Day....

Silly morning in Penticton

Silly morning in Penticton

Jun 19, 2013 / 6:12 am

It's going to get silly in front of Penticton City Hall Wednesday morning. Acting Mayor Garry Litke and city manager Annette Antoniak will dress in costume...

Court file: Man who had sex with teen

Court file: Man who had sex with teen

Jun 18, 2013 / 5:11 pm

The crown suggested a sentence of 36 to 48 months plus three months on each breach, minus time served for a man who pled guilty to a sexual offence, Crown...

Council denies winery application

Council denies winery application

Jun 18, 2013 / 2:30 pm

A winery in a residential Penticton neighbourhood was denied the opportunity to expand its services at Monday's council meeting. After several neighbours...

Mountain biker injured on trail

Mountain biker injured on trail

Jun 18, 2013 / 5:28 am

A mountain biker was injured Sunday while riding on the Three Blind Mice trail network. Penticton Search and Rescue Manager Dale Jorgensen said they were asked...

No sentencing in sexual assault case

No sentencing in sexual assault case

Jun 17, 2013 / 5:00 pm

There was no sentence handed down Monday in a lengthy sexual assault case that has dragged on since 2009. Judge Meg Shaw held off on her decision in a Penticton...

Winery wants food for thought at council

Winery wants food for thought at council

Jun 17, 2013 / 3:08 pm

A winery lounge area at Perseus Winery will be one of the items under discussion at tonight's, Monday, Penticton Council meeting. Under review will be a...

Man sentenced in violent assault case

Man sentenced in violent assault case

Jun 17, 2013 / 1:20 pm

A Penticton man accused of a violent assault at an apartment complex was sentenced to 45 days in custody on Monday. Kevin Woods, 42, will begin serving the...

Sandcastle builders wanted

Sandcastle builders wanted

Jun 17, 2013 / 6:06 am

The 30th annual RONA Sandcastle Competition is scheduled on Thursday, August 8 at Skaha Beach. The sandcastle event is held in conjunction with the 66th annual...

Gather for the summer solstice

Gather for the summer solstice

Jun 17, 2013 / 5:00 am

The sun is about to reach its Summer Solstice on Thursday, June 20. To mark the longest day of summer, a gathering will take place at the Pen Henge standing...

Visitor centre offers brochure service

Visitor centre offers brochure service

Jun 16, 2013 / 5:00 am

The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Penticton are pleased to announce a brochure racking-only service to the Penticton and area...

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