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Vehicle accidents prompt RCMP warning

Vehicle accidents prompt RCMP warning

A series of three injury-accidents in the span of a half hour Tuesday has prompted police to issue a warning to motorists to be more aware, especially at intersections.
NPD leader Dix pours pressure on federal wine regulations

NPD leader Dix pours pressure on federal wine regulations

NDP leader Adrian Dix has added his voice to the growing numbers calling for changes to federal liquor regulations preventing wineries from shipping wines directly to buyers in other provinces.
Floaters told to stay away from Okanagan river

Floaters told to stay away from Okanagan river

With the summer season in full swing, the Oliver fire department reminds those looking to spend a lazy day on the river to look to Penticton.

Penticton Drug Task Force arrests two females

Penticton RCMP Drug Task Force members pulled over a vehicle Friday on Wade Avenue and arrested two females occupying the vehicle who were in possession of cocaine.

All revved up for car show

Both new and vintage cars will line Rotary Park on Saturday for the 16th annual Penticton Rotary Wheels Charity Car Show.

Road work means highway stalls

It appears motorists will have to deal with traffic interruptions on a section of Highway 3A at Yellow Lake until early October.
Osoyoos mayor in a war over weeds with U.S.

Osoyoos mayor in a war over weeds with U.S.

A US control board’s application to use a chemical herbicide in Osoyoos Lake has drawn concerns from north of the boarder.

City approves dog expansion

A Skaha Lake dog product shop will be expanding its services to include daycare, grooming and other services after Penticton council voted unanimously recently to approve the plan.
10% HST cheaper than PST, study finds

10% HST cheaper than PST, study finds

A 10 per cent harmonized sales tax will cost an average B.C. family $255 a year less than returning to the former provincial sales tax, according to a new study.

South Okanagan RCMP looking for man on Canada-wide warrant

The Penticton South Okanagan Regional RCMP are currently attempting to locate 22-year-old Jesse John Mcknight who currently has a warrant for his arrest.