BC VIEWS: Carbon tax hits a Trump wall
Can the Justin Trudeau government go it alone with a price on carbon emissions, with China, India and now the United States exempt?Wire Service / November 22, 2016
Year: 2016
More overdoses as fentanyl epidemic grows in Penticton
The suspected overdose death of a 43-year-old Penticton woman Monday is another in a growing epidemic of fentanyl problems.Mark Brett / November 22, 2016
Regular winter temperatures expected for B.C.
Chilly winter in store for most of Canada.Canadian Press / November 22, 2016
Dreaming of visiting China? Win a trip of a lifetime!
You could win an all-inclusive tour through Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai and Suzhou next spring valued at $2500!Staff Writer / November 22, 2016
Longer trucks save forest companies money, fuel
BC FOREST FUTURE: Nine-axle log trucks reduce costs, carbon emissions on longer hauls needed in areas affected by mountain pine beetleWire Service / November 22, 2016
B.C. to move child protection back to indigenous communities
Grand Chief Ed John gives recommendations to Premier Chriisty Clark, who promises more resources and local controlTom Fletcher / November 21, 2016
Pope indefinitely extends special permission on abortion
Pope indefinitely extends special permission on abortion beyond Holy Year of Mercy.Wire Service / November 21, 2016
Okanagan Regional Library gives the nod to 2017 budget
The 2017 financial plan includes a 1.98 per cent hike to the budget.Richard Rolke / November 17, 2016
Smart, tough, friendly: Geographic society bids gray jay as national bird
Following a two-year search, Canada's national bird has been chosen.Canadian Press / November 16, 2016
Louis Riel Day marks Métis status in B.C.
Supreme Court of Canada has declared Métis people to have he same constitutional rights as 'status Indians'Tom Fletcher / November 16, 2016
Twenty-four new affordable housing units coming to Keremeos
The Lower Similkameen Community Services Society received $3.1 million from the province to build 24 new affordable housing units.Wire Service / November 16, 2016
OSNS Telethon critical for Okanagan children
The 37th OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre Telethon begins in Penticton at noon Sunday.Mark Brett / November 16, 2016
B.C. wine in grocery stores target of U.S. trade complaint
Californian vintners argue exclusive access for B.C. VQA wines is 'discriminatory.'Katya Slepian / November 16, 2016
New fentanyl website supports first responder safety
The Justice Institute of B.C. launches a website to support the safety of first responders who frequently come into contact with fentanyl.Ashley Wadhwani / November 15, 2016
Ex-New Brunswick MLA named new B.C. children’s advocate
Bernard Richard set to take over from Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond as independent watchdog of B.C. children and families ministryTom Fletcher / November 15, 2016
BC VIEWS: Yes Justin, Canadian culture exists
Justin Trudeau has declared Canada a 'post-national state' with no identity, beyond being nice to each otherWire Service / November 15, 2016
Osoyoos couple generous with Penticton hospital gift
Osoyoos couple donating $30,000 to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation’s Penticton hospital campaign.John Moorhouse / November 15, 2016
UPDATED: BCTF downplays anti-military lessons
Teacher union poster and newsletter irks veteran, who says a pro-D day should be devoted to distinguishing 'teaching from preaching'Tom Fletcher / November 14, 2016
Penticton named one of North America’s ‘must-visit’ hockey towns
Travel company Expedia.ca has named Penticton among the top hockey towns on the continent.Dale Boyd / November 14, 2016
Queen Elizabeth invites Premier Christy Clark to forest ceremony
Great Bear Rainforest to be recognized at Buckingham Palace ceremony for Queen's Commonwealth Canopy Initiative (with VIDEO)Tom Fletcher / November 14, 2016