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Naramata director extinguishes comments about firefighters

Regional district director Tom Chapman is issuing a public apology over remarks he made about Naramata volunteer firefighters’ reasons for taking a leave of absence.

More seniors beds to open up next fall

New beds promise to be a Haven for the elderly in Penticton. October will see construction begin on 66 new beds at Haven Hill Retirement Centre funded by Interior Health with the aim to increase residential care capacity.
Sally Ann celebrates 90 years

Sally Ann celebrates 90 years

This weekend, the Salvation Army is inviting the community to help them celebrate 90 years of their ministry in Penticton.
Few fires in a wild, wet summer

Few fires in a wild, wet summer

B.C. taxpayers got a break on forest fire costs this summer, but the transportation ministry is still busy with major repairs after an unseasonable number of road washouts.

City clamps down on Winnipeg Manor rooming house

Penticton council has dug in its heels in forcing the owner of Winnipeg Manor rooming house to conduct upgrades on the property by placing a notice on title.

Locals keep Terry Fox’s dream alive

Three decades have passed since Terry Fox ended his attempt to run across Canada, but his Marathon of Hope remains strong, now an annual event that millions take part in around the world each September.
Blaze consumes most of Oliver high school

Blaze consumes most of Oliver high school

Oliver RCMP are now in charge of investigating a fire that destroyed most of South Okanagan Secondary School this morning.
Dix calls for return of student grants

Dix calls for return of student grants

NDP leader Adrian Dix visited a college campus Monday to call on the B.C. government to reinstate the student grant program it canceled in 2004.
Kienan Hebert home safe and in good health

Kienan Hebert home safe and in good health

3-year-old "returned by suspect." Police found the boy in his home after a 911 call told them he'd be there.The search for Randall Hopley, a suspect in the kidnapping, continues.

Penticton weighs green building technologies

Council considers building code changes to allow for future solar panels, grey-water reuse