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Council adopts Deer Strategy

The days of deer over-population are numbered, after Penticton council unanimously approved a five-point management strategy to reduce deer conflicts and encroachment on city limits.
Foreign student plan recycled, NDP says

Foreign student plan recycled, NDP says

Premier Christy Clark stopped at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops Tuesday to unveil the second part of her jobs plan, a goal of increasing the number of international students in B.C. by 50 per cent. But critics were quick to point out that at least one of the key measures, an international education council, is already in place.
Cops roll out fundraiser for Okanagan kids

Cops roll out fundraiser for Okanagan kids

When off-duty, RCMP Const. Scott McGillivray can be found cycling — so much so, he himself was struck by a vehicle in May, breaking several ribs and laying him up for a few weeks.
Crews contain border blaze

Crews contain border blaze

A different kind of border jumper had both sides of the Canada-U.S. border near Osoyoos working overtime on Sunday.

RCMP respond to pair of violent attacks

RCMP are investigating two unrelated violent assaults that occurred in Penticton over the weekend that put victims in the hospital.
Christmas spirit in high gear

Christmas spirit in high gear

Local motorcyclists hit the road for annual toy run

Council compromise paves way for vehicle access

Is it a lane or a walkway?The developer and neighbouring residents couldn’t agree either way, so Penticton council met them in the middle and called it both.
Supplies greet returning students

Supplies greet returning students

For students of South Okanagan Secondary School the rainbow arching over the school grounds that appeared early Monday morning didn’t lead them to a pot of gold.

Green building on city agenda

It may be a case of back to the future for green construction.
Cops For Kids rolls through the city

Cops For Kids rolls through the city

It’s a labour of love for the RCMP riders who endure many gruelling kilometres all to raise awareness and funds for children in crisis.