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Vital Signs survey provides insight into citizens’ views on Penticton’s quality of life

RCMP and the school board are working together to eliminate senseless tragedies like the one that claimed the life of a Pen High student at a grad party last June.

After nine years as the regional director for Naramata, Tom Chapman has decided to step down this coming election to pursue other things, perhaps even a different role in politics.

After massive cuts and sweeping changes, everything is swimming along with the city’s recreation department.

Concern about retired administrators “double-dipping” has caused two Okanagan Skaha School Board trustees to bring forward a notice of motion seeking to prohibit the practice in the future.

Attorney General Shirley Bond has introduced changes to B.C. law that present new options for street disorder, unsafe driving and other provincial offences.

Julius Bloomfield announces candidacy for Penticton mayor

Penticton waded in on several provincial issues during last week’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, including hot-button issues on policing and third-party audits.

The replacement for B.C.'s CareCard will provide online access to medical records, and may also be used to confirm B.C. residence and age while keeping other information private.

A pair of fatal accidents have delivered a devastating blow to Okanagan Falls.