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Penticton today: Oscar mix-up, local business wins big award and more news

News from here, there and everywhere to get your Monday started.

Feb 27, 2017 7:58 AM Read more >

Lobbying for retrofit program to help homeowners save money

Area MP and Canadian Home Builders’ Association lobbying for change to help with high heating costs.

Feb 25, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

City shaves tax increase to 4.36 per cent

After three days of discussion, Penticton city council finalized a budget with a tax increase of 4.36 per cent.

Feb 24, 2017 1:30 PM Read more >

Syrian refugees sharing culture through food in Penticton

In 2011 Oubyda Al-Hamwi was taking fire in his home in Homs, Syria. Now he’s looking to the future.

Feb 24, 2017 7:30 AM Read more >

Council approves recall resolution

Penticton city council decided to back a strong resolution for recalling local politicians

Feb 24, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

City grant requests take a hit in budget

City grant applicants may not be getting as much as they requested this year.

Feb 24, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Dog euthanized after attacking woman

The City of Penticton said the dog that attacked a woman in her own home on Valentine’s Day was euthanized.

Feb 23, 2017 2:00 PM Read more >

Penticton today: Fewer concerts in 2017 at SOEC, Lakers play for valley title and more news

News from here, there and everywhere to get your Thursday started.

Feb 23, 2017 6:30 AM Read more >

Partial costs released for Skaha Lake Park controversy

Penticton citizens got a glimpse today at how much the controversy over leasing part of Skaha Park cost taxpayers.

Feb 22, 2017 8:26 PM Read more >

Fewer concerts and more conventions at the SOEC complex in 2017

Spectra Venue Management says it will cost $1.19 million to run the SOEC complex in 2017

Feb 22, 2017 12:30 PM Read more >