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Similkameen pot store gets (cork)screwed

Similkameen pot store gets (cork)screwed

A 31-year-old Vancouver Island man was arrested Monday for robbery after attacking staff with a corkscrew at a Similkameen pot store and fleeing with an undisclosed amount of money.
Penticton issues fire bylaw order

Penticton issues fire bylaw order

Penticton is closing all natural areas inside city limits to smoking and off-road vehicles
Smoke blankets the Okanagan

Smoke blankets the Okanagan

Smoky skies bulletin released by Interior Health and Ministry of Environment
Update: Hotel project forwarded to public hearing

Update: Hotel project forwarded to public hearing

The new hotel is proposed for four properties on Eckhardt Avenue.
Ronald Teneycke diagnosed with leukemia

Ronald Teneycke diagnosed with leukemia

Teneycke is currently in hearings to determine whether or not to classify him a ‘dangerous offender’
Super 8 getting more than social housing

Super 8 getting more than social housing

The 54-room motel will also house a shelter and Interior Health services
Okanagan River rescue near Oliver

Okanagan River rescue near Oliver

Fire department called to rescue people on Okanagan River
Ironman extends race contract with Whistler

Ironman extends race contract with Whistler

Ironman Canada has renewed contract through to 2020
Mobile home in Osoyoos gutted by fire

Mobile home in Osoyoos gutted by fire

The Osoyoos Fire Department were called to a fire at a mobile home on Sunday
Century-old diaries returned home to Penticton

Century-old diaries returned home to Penticton

Unique materials belonging to Penticton man donated to museum