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Water rising, residents worry

Dale Cory Shuttleworth Creek is rising, and Okanagan Falls residents are growing concerned. “It’s definitely getting faster, and it’s more full than I’ve ever seen it before,” said Brockle Place resident Heather

Healthcare workforce grows

Photo: Contributed Primary Care Networks in the South Okanagan have grown since $4.4M in funding was announced by BC Health Minister Adrian Dix in April of 2019. The investment promised funding for the hiring of six new general practitioners,

Neptune searching for home

Dale Cory Neptune is cute and fluffy, loves to play — and eat — and is seeking a new home. Neptune Is one of many cats currently housed at the Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland. He may be heading into foster care for the

Task Force recommendations

Photo: Contributed The Economic Recovery Task Force will put a number of recommendations forward when Penticton council convenes virtually for its May 19 meeting. The task force was assembled to assist the community in its recovery from

Snowbirds flying by Sunday

Photo: Contributed The Snowbirds will be flying through the Okanagan Sunday. The jet squadron is completing its cross-country salute to Canadians fighting COVID-19 — dubbed Operation Inspiration. The Snowbirds will be leaving

CFSOS grants available

Photo: Contributed Pictured are Peter Haubrich (Fund holder) with Mindy Rollins the recipient of The Thea Haubrich Legacy Fund in 2019. The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan/Similkameen is offering a wide range of bursaries to students

Restaurants ready to reopen

Dale Cory The notices of closure at most Okanagan restaurants, bars and pubs due to the COVID-19 crisis are about to be removed.  As of next Tuesday, they can reopen. But there are a lot of regulations they must follow to keep their

Love Local Penticton launch

Photo: Contributed The City of Penticton has launched the Love Local Penticton marketing campaign to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.   The initiative aims to draw strength from the community to generate support

Free tax help is back

Photo: Contributed The Penticton and Area Access Centre has re-opened its free tax clinic with safety protocols in place after being shut down in April due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The volunteer-run program managed by Shirley is for

Osoyoos says: 'Stay home'

Dale Cory May long weekend is one of the busiest times of the year in Osoyoos — but due to the COVID-19 crisis, the town is asking people not to travel to the resort community. “Stay home. Please come back when we’re ready

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