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Police on hunt for suspected drug-trafficking senior

A senior citizen is wanted by Oliver/Osoyoos RCMP for allegedly trafficking cocaine.
Goose control efforts take flight

Goose control efforts take flight

The explosion of the Canada goose population in recent years has had a negative impact on everything from outdoor recreation to aircraft safety.
Okanagan Coquihalla candidates address the issues

Okanagan Coquihalla candidates address the issues

The Western News asked a series of questions to the Okanagan Coquihalla candidates in the May 2 election.
Pilot escapes injury after plane submerges in Skaha Lake

Pilot escapes injury after plane submerges in Skaha Lake

Wet but otherwise unhurt, Larry Taylor stood on the shoreline surveying his partially submerged airplane resting nose first in Skaha Lake near Airport beach.
New B.C. leaders prepare to face off

New B.C. leaders prepare to face off

Oliver school spared from closure

Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary School in Oliver will remain open next year after trustees unanimously voted on Wednesday to withdraw from the consultation process for the possible closure of the school.

City increases density for complex

The developer of The Verana told Penticton council the real estate market would not be flooded with new condos if his project was granted a higher density.
Seniors’ issues take centre stage at candidates forum

Seniors’ issues take centre stage at candidates forum

When Burga Black’s children bickered she would put them in their room, and the 86-year-old was not shy to point out there was a lot of bickering going on in Ottawa.

Jury convicts trio on kidnapping charges

Nicolette Miller sobbed and leaned her head on the shoulder of her partner and co-accused Leonard Thompson as the jury read guilty verdicts Tuesday evening.

Police nab driver with 50-year suspension

A Summerland man with a 50-year driving prohibition fled in a vehicle from RCMP on Tuesday evening.