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Homeowners near Penticton prepare for battle on water rate

Residents on east side of Skaha Lake protesting a proposed increase the new utility owner says is needed to build the system's war chest

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RCMP found not at fault of motorbike accident that killed Penticton man

Motorcycle crash near Penticton that claimed the life of a man was not the fault of RCMP, says report.

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Voters will get say soon or region's new fire dispatch system

Reverse referendum opens next week on $1.6-million plan, which appears to have gained support from Summerland and Osoyoos

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New club opens in downtown Penticton

Opal Nite Club opens its doors for the first time Friday in the Main Street location previously occupied by The Element

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Former Penticton fugitive hoping to clear his name

James Ellis was well known in the Penticton area when he was arrested last year on charges out of Ontario

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School district makes room for French students

School superintendent critical of decision to guarantee spots for students in Summerland and Penticton

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Conditions placed on Penticton parking lot

Neighbours complain about Burnaby Avenue lot used for tourist parking near the Okanagan River channel

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Penticton Indian Band begins work on hatchery

Salmon hatchery, expected to be complete in May 2014, part of Okanagan Nation's efforts to reintroduce sockeye to Skaha Lake

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Ashton extends leave of absence as Penticton mayor

Garry Litke confirms he intends to run for mayor when a byelection is scheduled

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Fugitive described by Penticton neighbour as 'helpful' family man

Edward Ellis, wanted by Toronto police for 'brutal' 1999 sex assault, called himself James before Mounties here finally caught up to him.

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Sex crime fugitive's assumed identity fooled many in Penticton

Two vastly different portraits of Edward Melvin Ellis have emerged since his arrest in Penticton on a Canada-wide warrant.

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Penticton Liberals buoyed by upset win

Dan Ashton wins Penticton riding for Liberals, beating NDP's Richard Cannings by more than 1,200 votes

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Firefighters train for swift water rescue

Members of Penticton Fire Rescue recently took part in swift-water-rescue training to upgrade their skills as first responders.

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Crime Stoppers mugshots of the week

South Okanagan Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following individuals

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New inspector selected to lead Penticton RCMP detachment

Insp. Kevin Hewco comes to Penticton from North Cowichan RCMP detachment, based in Duncan.

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Penticton launches new mapping system

WebMap offers information on city boundaries, street names, zoning, official community plan and hazard areas

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Coroner makes no recommendations after probe into Summerland senior's death

Investigation launched after care home resident Alfredo Bonaldi found near death in his suite with suspected case of food poisoning

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Dan Ashton takes Penticton riding for BC Liberals

Liberal candidate Dan Ashton declared MLA for Penticton riding after a close race with NDP's Dick Cannings

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Penticton NDP dreams fizzle on election night

As final votes counted, Dick Cannings was not ready to concede, although his Liberal rival had been declared elected by some news outlets.

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Larson lays claim to Liberal victory in Boundary

Boundary-Similkameen Liberal candidate Linda Larson claim victory.

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