12 hrs ago | Castanet.net
This week it's a little of this and a little of thatsome 'going ons' throughout the world of music: We start off with straightening out the rumour of Nazareth splitting up.
16 hrs ago | Daily News
Money a major obstacle to improving surgery waits
A Health Council of Canada progress report released this week showing longer surgical wait lists reaffirms that the system needs to do better, Interior Health's medical director for surgery said Friday.
22 hrs ago | The Penticton Western
Penticton shelter providing a new leash on life
By Mark Brett - Penticton Western News Published: May 23, 2013 3:00 PM Updated: May 23, 2013 3:34 PM Taking the good with the bad has been the most important lesson Jamie Armer has learned since signing on with the SPCA.
23 hrs ago | Lake Cowichan Gazette
April 30: Born to Allen and Sarah Hanson of Coldstream, a boy, 7 lbs. 3 oz., named Oren Peter .
Yesterday | Lake Cowichan Gazette
By Staff Writer - Penticton Western News Published: May 23, 2013 2:00 PM Updated: May 23, 2013 2:46 PM - New Orleans rocking roots and blues take the Dream CafA© by storm when Gary Comeau and the Voodoo Allstars perform.
New Sockeye Salmon Hatchery Will Spawn Success for Generations to Come
The traditional sockeye salmon run that has been such a big part of First Nation life across the Okanagan Valley for generations promises to continue for many generations to come following a historic groundbreaking for a new fish hatchery to be built on Penticton Indian Band land.
Plans shaping up for Penticton's downtown
By Steve Kidd - Penticton Western News Published: May 23, 2013 2:00 PM Updated: May 23, 2013 3:36 PM According to the newly ratified downtown plan, that's what it will take to revitalize the core of the city.
Penticton business backs street name change
By Steve Kidd - Penticton Western News Published: May 23, 2013 12:00 PM Updated: May 23, 2013 12:53 PM It's not really a boulevard, but that will soon be part of the new name for a section of Westminster Avenue East and Robinson Road.
Fire chiefs setting up shop in Penticton
The Fire Chiefs' Association of BC is returning to the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, after a two year hiatus.
Hwy 97 closed south of Penticton
The road is closed in both directions 5 km north of Junction with Highway 3A. Estimated Time of opening currently not available and assessment in progress.
Skaha area residents steamed over soaring water rates
By Joe Fries - Penticton Western News Published: May 21, 2013 2:00 PM Updated: May 21, 2013 2:37 PM Homeowners on the east side of Skaha Lake are preparing to do battle over a proposed doubling of their water utility rate.
RCMP found not at fault of motorbike accident that killed Penticton man
Clint Schoening of West Kelowna has been identified as the man killed in a motorcycle accident Saturday night on East Side Road.
Old Yale Brewing Company employee Brian Snutch shows off a bottle of the Chilliwack brewer's new creation, D.O.Ale. What do CBC Radio 3 personality Grant Lawrence, Vancouver punk rocker Joey Keithley and Old Yale Brewing Company have in common? The whole thing was really just a digital good time started by Lawrence until Old Yale co-owner Jeremy ... (more)
Mothership of Motorhomes: A Retro Beauty
Russ Moen's concept was to build his Tourliner like it came out of the 1950s but with today's technology hidden beneath the classic body and coachwork.
Downtown plan ready for public scrutiny
This next phase was announced at Tuesday's council meeting, where a presentation on the proposed plan for the downtown was presented.
Voters will get say soon or region's new fire dispatch system
Equipment already in place on Okanagan Mountain where the regional district hopes to locate a new radio repeater as part of a $1.6-million upgrade to the emergency fire dispatch system.
RCMP found not at fault of motorbike accident that killed Penticton man
Clint Schoening of West Kelowna has been identified as the man killed in a motorcycle accident Saturday night on East Side Road.
New club opens in downtown Penticton
By Kristi Patton - Penticton Western News Published: May 16, 2013 1:00 PM Updated: May 17, 2013 8:29 AM The Opal Nite Club is firing up the lights at the venue located at 535 Main St., which most recently was known as The Element.
Conditions placed on Penticton parking lot
By Steve Kidd - Penticton Western News Published: May 16, 2013 12:00 PM Updated: May 17, 2013 8:28 AM Neighbours of an empty lot want the City of Penticton to put some stiff restrictions on its use before they let the owner turn it into a parking lot for the third summer in a row.