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Summerland brothers continue years-long dispute with neighbouring mushroom farm

Summerland brothers continue years-long dispute with neighbouring mushroom farm

Apr 5, 2024 / 4:00 am

Two Summerland men who previously had mischief charges overturned from a longstanding feud over a neighbouring mushroom farm are now bringing their dispute back...

Okanagan Falls' Blasted Church Vineyards hosting 7 Deadly Sins party

Okanagan Falls' Blasted Church Vineyards hosting 7 Deadly Sins party

Okanagan Falls Apr 4, 2024 / 6:00 pm

Blasted Church Vineyards is eager to welcome partiers this summer to the return of the ‘7 Deadly Sins Party’, an evening of sinful pleasure,...

Penticton celebrating the life of unofficial local mascot Kevin the Canada goose

Penticton celebrating the life of unofficial local mascot Kevin the Canada goose

Apr 4, 2024 / 2:43 pm

An injured goose that became a beloved Penticton icon in recent years will get his very own celebration of life at a local brewery, following his untimely...

South Okanagan Crime Stoppers seeking public help finding wanted man

South Okanagan Crime Stoppers seeking public help finding wanted man

South Okanagan Apr 4, 2024 / 2:34 pm

Crime Stoppers South Okanagan-Similkameen is asking the public to keep an eye out for a wanted man. Jacob Anthony Nemechek, 34, is reportedly wanted on three...

Penticton’s new refill shop opens by young women looking to make an environmental difference

Penticton’s new refill shop opens by young women looking to make an environmental difference

Apr 4, 2024 / 1:31 pm

Living by the motto that "every little bit counts," Penticton's Main Street is now home to a refill shop that aims to do its part in helping the...

Penticton electrical utility customers will see a credit on their bills

Penticton electrical utility customers will see a credit on their bills

Apr 4, 2024 / 11:41 am

Penticton electrical utility customers will get a credit on their bill courtesy of the province. Customers will be receiving the B.C. Electricity Affordability...

Penticton barber shop running fundraiser to help local grads 'Suit up' for their big day

Penticton barber shop running fundraiser to help local grads 'Suit up' for their big day

Apr 4, 2024 / 4:00 am

A Penticton barber shop wants to make sure all graduation students get the chance to look debonair, partnering up with local businesses to provide everything a...

Okanagan Falls residents along Cedar Street could see water interruptions during watermain upgrade

Okanagan Falls residents along Cedar Street could see water interruptions during watermain upgrade

Okanagan Falls Apr 3, 2024 / 7:00 pm

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is giving a heads up to residents along Cedar Street within the Okanagan Falls water system that their...

Penticton airport will soon see more direct flights to Vancouver and Calgary

Penticton airport will soon see more direct flights to Vancouver and Calgary

Apr 3, 2024 / 12:58 pm

The Penticton Regional Airport will soon see more flights coming out of its terminals, as two airlines have announced additions to their schedules. YYF...

Penticton corner store hit by early morning smash-and-grab

Penticton corner store hit by early morning smash-and-grab

Apr 3, 2024 / 12:13 pm

The owner of a beloved community corner store is shaken up after finding their business ransacked on Wednesday morning. Penticton's Duncan Corner Store was...

Trials sees delays after two accused no-shows Penticton court

Trials sees delays after two accused no-shows Penticton court

Apr 3, 2024 / 11:14 am

Two cases set for trial on Wednesday morning saw delays in Penticton court as the accused in both matters failed to show up. Mathew Duewan Gilmore, born in...

Popular South Okanagan nature festival tickets on sale soon

Popular South Okanagan nature festival tickets on sale soon

South Okanagan Apr 3, 2024 / 4:00 am

Tickets will soon be on sale for the ever-popular annual Meadowlark Nature Festival, taking place this May. Running from May 16 to 20, the festival features...

Relief on the way for South Okanagan’s tight industrial market

Relief on the way for South Okanagan’s tight industrial market

Apr 2, 2024 / 6:25 pm

With virtually no industrial space for lease, industrial users in the South Okanagan have had few options. Most developers have focused on Kelowna, Lake Country...

Penticton gets more funding for final leg of bike lane

Penticton gets more funding for final leg of bike lane

Apr 2, 2024 / 2:24 pm

The City of Penticton has received a $500,000 grant from the Active Transportation Infrastructure program for the completion of the Lake to Lake bike route....

Penticton Rotary presents $25K towards goal of doubling cancer care at Penticton Regional Hospital

Penticton Rotary presents $25K towards goal of doubling cancer care at Penticton Regional Hospital

Apr 2, 2024 / 12:06 pm

The Rotary Club of Penticton has donated $25,000 to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation's ongoing pledge towards an oncology clinic at the...

'Just pure joy': Ignite the Arts smashes its own records in Penticton

'Just pure joy': Ignite the Arts smashes its own records in Penticton

Apr 2, 2024 / 4:00 am

The biggest and best Ignite the Arts Festival yet is over, and organizers are thrilled with its success. All weekend long at almost every downtown Penticton...

Penticton Pistoleras roller derby team gearing up for launch of new season

Penticton Pistoleras roller derby team gearing up for launch of new season

Apr 1, 2024 / 7:00 pm

The Penticton Pistoleras roller derby team is getting ready to lace up for their 2024 season. The first bout of the year takes place April 20 versus Kelowna...

Penticton council set to adopt zoning change to allow for controversial sixplex

Penticton council set to adopt zoning change to allow for controversial sixplex

Apr 1, 2024 / 2:07 pm

Penticton council is expected to adopt bylaw changes to allow for a controversial sixplex in the north end of town this week. At Tuesday's meeting, staff...

Penticton Peach Fest announces mesmerizing new act to lineup

Penticton Peach Fest announces mesmerizing new act to lineup

Apr 1, 2024 / 9:44 am

Get ready to be mesmerized at Peach Festival this summer, with the appearance of The Reveen Show. Ty Reveen will being his "mind-bending hypnotism"...

Penticton Trade and Convention Centre looking at busy month of fun ahead

Penticton Trade and Convention Centre looking at busy month of fun ahead

Apr 1, 2024 / 4:00 am

"Four seasons of fun" is an ongoing collaboration between Castanet and Visit Penticton showcasing what Penticton has to offer all year round. Watch...