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Making a difference: Filling gaps with a smile

Making a difference: Filling gaps with a smile

By its very nature, the Canadian Cancer Society is bound to break some of its volunteers’ hearts.
TOP 40 UNDER 40: Baughen: Passion for community and environment

TOP 40 UNDER 40: Baughen: Passion for community and environment

Cameron Baughen didn’t have to look for the reason that environmental studies became such a passion for him.
Search and rescue practice basics just in case they get the call

Search and rescue practice basics just in case they get the call

Almost 50 volunteers converged on Penticton for the first annual Okanagan Similkameen Search and Rescue tactical training exercises.
Penticton's Hughes dedicated to ideas worth sharing

Penticton's Hughes dedicated to ideas worth sharing

Besides helping local people take their ideas to a larger audience, Hughes said TEDx Penticton is an important record for the community.
Commitment lifts Cox into Top 40

Commitment lifts Cox into Top 40

Jason Cox has never been one to back down from a challenge, professionally or personally.
Cancer battle a family affair

Cancer battle a family affair

Elliott Row owners show strength and hope during cancer fight.
What’s on tap at Okanagan Fest-Of-Ale

What’s on tap at Okanagan Fest-Of-Ale

It will be one of their biggest events ever when 35 brewers gather under one roof for this year’s Okanagan Fest-of-Ale in Penticton.
Making a difference: for the love of music

Making a difference: for the love of music

After 25 years at the helm of the Penticton Community Concerts, president Irwin Hobden will be stepping down after this year
Fundraising a sweet success for diabetics

Fundraising a sweet success for diabetics

New technology made possible by donors makes life better for people living with the illness
Top 40: Flambe Catering owner serves up nomination

Top 40: Flambe Catering owner serves up nomination

Jordan Ash knew from an early age what he wanted to do with his life