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Do you remember talk of a paved road through the KVR to Kelowna? Find out why it didn't happen.
16/09/2023

Do you remember talk of a paved road through the KVR to Kelowna? Find out why it didn't happen.

Penticton city projects that never came to light is the topic of the Penticton Museum’s newest lunch hour lecture, Missed opportunities or dodged bullets?Penticton’s director of development services Blake Lav

Police released his photo expecting more information may come forward.
27/07/2023

Police released his photo expecting more information may come forward.

A former Penticton massage therapist has been charged with sexual assault, four years after the first complaint was lodged against him.Leonard Krekic, who now lives in White Rock, has been charged with eight counts of se

“It’s always a disaster, I’m always last, like dead last or just dead."
24/07/2023

“It’s always a disaster, I’m always last, like dead last or just dead."

Heading into her 10th Ironman Canada Penticton next month, hometown athlete Andrea Gardiner will be thrilled to just finish.“It’s always a disaster, I’m always last, like dead last or just dead,”

“Everyone loves to see the bears around here, and most people are careful and respectful of them."
21/07/2023

“Everyone loves to see the bears around here, and most people are careful and respectful of them."

A mother bear and her cubs were seen wandering on a fairway in Okanagan Falls earlier this week to the delight of some onlookers.Brian Moen is a long-time resident at St. Andrews By The Lake Golf Resort and was able to c

“You think about the young men that actually went on and how a lot of them didn’t come back."
21/07/2023

“You think about the young men that actually went on and how a lot of them didn’t come back."

Reinforcements have arrived in the South Okanagan.One of the very few B-25 bombers from the Second World War still in operation landed at the Penticton airport today, July 19.It joins the B-17 Flying Fortress that arrive

The second and final phase of the 238-unit Sokana in Penticton will go on sale this summer after the first phase sold ou...
12/07/2023

The second and final phase of the 238-unit Sokana in Penticton will go on sale this summer after the first phase sold out in 72 hours.

The first, 96-unit phase of a major Penticton condo project called Sokana sold out in 72 hours.Kerkhoff Develop-Build announced today, July 12, that the second phase with 138 units will go on sale this summer.“Pent

"Thank you all for thinking of me... it’s been the best medicine so far.”
11/07/2023

"Thank you all for thinking of me... it’s been the best medicine so far.”

Renowned Canadian spoken-word poet Shane Koyczan is in hospital facing medical challenges, but it is unclear exactly what those are.The popular Penticton performer said in a post to Facebook he’s “been dealin

Jeff Dunham's North America tour "Still Not Cancelled" includes an Okanagan stop.
10/07/2023

Jeff Dunham's North America tour "Still Not Cancelled" includes an Okanagan stop.

Ventriloquist, stand-up comic and actor Jeff Dunham has included Penticton on his 2023 North American tour.The "Still Not Cancelled" tour will make a stop at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Dec. 2, wit

A love story that began five years ago on the powwow circuit came full circle this weekend in Penticton.
27/06/2023

A love story that began five years ago on the powwow circuit came full circle this weekend in Penticton.

A love story that began five years ago on the powwow circuit came full circle this past weekend in Penticton at a traditional Indigenous ceremony joining two people and two families together.Joseph Pierre of the Penticto

It's especially busy in Penticton with the Elvis Festival, Peach City Cruise and Pow Wow Between the Lakes.
23/06/2023

It's especially busy in Penticton with the Elvis Festival, Peach City Cruise and Pow Wow Between the Lakes.

It’s the first weekend of the summer so there are events are aplenty in Kamloops and the Okanagan.All weekend long – from June 23 to 25 – is the Pow Wow Between The Lakes at the South Okanagan Events Ce

OPINION: All the fun stuff has been priced out.
23/06/2023

OPINION: All the fun stuff has been priced out.

I was too late to Kelowna for Bedrock City before it closed down in 1996, but many of the kitschy concrete relics were there in Old Mac Donald’s Farm in West Kelowna.It closed in the mid-2000s. If you remember that

“Streamflows have declined significantly over the last few weeks, with many flows reaching the lower end of the historic...
23/06/2023

“Streamflows have declined significantly over the last few weeks, with many flows reaching the lower end of the historical range for this time period.”

The first Okanagan Drought Bulletin of the season has already raised the level of drought conditions in the region.The very dry Level 2 conditions are expected to persist unless there’s prolonged rain, according to

The pursuit started after an early morning call to the cops about suspicious people and vehicles.
22/06/2023

The pursuit started after an early morning call to the cops about suspicious people and vehicles.

The province's police watchdog is investigating after a suspect crashed their vehicle while being chased by Penticton RCMP earlier this week.The suspect was hospitalized with serious injuries following the crash on P

Structurlam has been operating in Penticton for 60 years.
20/06/2023

Structurlam has been operating in Penticton for 60 years.

Penticton-based Structurlam, which filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. this spring, has been sold for more than $80 million U.S. to Mercer International.Mercer is a global forest products company with operations

“This design supports the needs of the market while providing a safer solution for everyone, particularly those who are ...
18/06/2023

“This design supports the needs of the market while providing a safer solution for everyone, particularly those who are walking or biking along South Main Street.”

The City of Penticton will be making the Lake-to-Lake cycling route a little less intrusive than originally planned, at least for one local business.Earlier in 2023, Dan and Tracy Fehr, owners of South Main Market, publi

Conditions are just right for severe thunderstorms to develop with strong wind gusts, large hail and torrential rain.
13/06/2023

Conditions are just right for severe thunderstorms to develop with strong wind gusts, large hail and torrential rain.

The potential for severe weather in the form of thunderstorms is high in Kamloops and the Okanagan today.Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the South Thompson, including Kamloops, the Okanagan,

"Steel Panther never disappoints with the masterfully infectious riffs, pounding drums, unforgettable vocals and witty h...
13/06/2023

"Steel Panther never disappoints with the masterfully infectious riffs, pounding drums, unforgettable vocals and witty humour that has earned them an unwavering global audience."

Over-the-top glam metal band Steel Panther is bringing its Canadian tour to Penticton this fall.Showcasing their new album "On The Prowl," the band will bring its 80s throwback sound to the South Okanagan Event

A cold front is expected to sweep across the BC Interior beginning tomorrow afternoon.
12/06/2023

A cold front is expected to sweep across the BC Interior beginning tomorrow afternoon.

The southern Interior is expected to see thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon including heavy rain and strong winds.Environment Canada is warning residents across the Thompson and Okanagan regions a cold front will sweep acr

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