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2 hrs ago | The Penticton Western

Changes brewing for Okanagan winery menus

The regional district is pushing for legislative changes that would allow for a wider range of B.C.-made alcohol in winery restaurants.

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Related Topix: Canada, Agriculture, Science

6 hrs ago | Castanet.net

Acting Mayor eats crow

Acting mayor Garry Litke was forced to ride double with a chicken and eat crow at the same time Wednesday morning before an appreciative audience outside Penticton City Hall.

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Related Topix: Canada

10 hrs ago | The Penticton Western

Penticton sells off Munson property

By Steve Kidd - Penticton Western News Published: June 18, 2013 3:00 PM Updated: June 18, 2013 3:18 PM It's a saga that has been almost a decade in the making.

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Related Topix: Canada

15 hrs ago | The Penticton Western

Crews wrap up work on Penticton waterfront walkway

By Steve Kidd - Penticton Western News Published: June 18, 2013 10:00 AM Updated: June 18, 2013 10:53 AM Pentictonites and early season visitors are once again able to take full advantage of the walkway along the shores of Lake Okanagan.

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18 hrs ago | Lake Cowichan Gazette

Penticton songstress to represent B.C.

By Kristi Patton - Penticton Western News Published: June 18, 2013 4:00 PM Updated: June 18, 2013 4:15 PM It was only six years ago that Saige Carlson can recall not even being able to carry a tune.

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Related Topix: Canada, Arts, Opera

Tue Jun 18, 2013

Lake Cowichan Gazette

Ride promotes mental health

By Mark Brett - Penticton Western News Published: June 18, 2013 1:00 PM Updated: June 18, 2013 1:44 PM The Penticton woman will also be pedalling the 10-kilometre Ride Don't Hide course along the KVR Trail for the millions of other Canadians who, like herself, struggle with mental illness.

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Related Topix: Canada

The Globe and Mail

Could high-rises be built of wood?

What we're doing now is putting some effort into this renaissance in wood,' said Conroy Lum, research leader for structural performance at FPInnovations, seen here holding a block of cross-laminated timber.

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Lake Cowichan Gazette

Okanagan waste company changes hands

By Steve Kidd - Penticton Western News Published: June 18, 2013 9:00 AM Updated: June 18, 2013 9:51 AM The company began operations 26 years ago, and was purchased in 1991 by Ulf Hasselbach and Janet Groome.

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The Penticton Western

Time to break out the umbrella

A satellite shot of the B.C. coast as of Tuesday morning. A low-pressure system is expected to move inland today and dump copious amounts of rain on the Interior on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Related Topix: Weather, Canada

Castanet.net

Mountain biker injured on trail

Penticton Search and Rescue Manager Dale Jorgensen said they were asked to assist in getting the man out by BC Ambulance at around 11:30 a.m. Initially, they planned to bring him out by a helicopter with a long line, but were able to bring him out on foot.

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Related Topix: Canada

Mon Jun 17, 2013

The Province

Murdered woman's kin pleased that Kelowna trial will resume in July ...

Lynn Kalmring, above, was shot to death in 2011 in her Penticton home. Her husband, Keith Wiens, is charged with second-degree murder.

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Related Topix: Canada, Violent Crime

Castanet.net

Winery wants food for thought at council

A winery lounge area at Perseus Winery will be one of the items under discussion at tonight's, Monday, Penticton Council meeting.

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Lake Cowichan Gazette

Matthew Good swings into Penticton on Western Canada tour

By Staff Writer - Penticton Western News Published: June 17, 2013 8:00 AM Updated: June 17, 2013 8:53 AM Multi-platinum-selling artist Matthew Good is coming to the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Nov. 22 during his Western Canadian tour.

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Related Topix: Matthew Good, Canada, Alternative

Sat Jun 15, 2013

Lake Cowichan Gazette

New veterans' memorial park opens on West Bench

West Bench regional district director Michael Brydon says the new statues unveiled Saturday at Selby Park have raised some eyebrows.

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Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs, Canada

Castanet.net

Fire ban set for Kamloops Fire Centre

Effective at noon on Saturday, June 15, the current open burning ban will be expanded throughout the entire Kamloops Fire Centre to include the Salmon Arm and Clearwater fire zones, in order to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.

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Related Topix: Fire, Natural Disasters, Wildfire

Castanet.net

Start summer in Summerland

The summer season officially begins on June 21, so there seems to be symmetry in my suggesting Summerland as a destination.

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Related Topix: Canada, Baked Goods, Life, Food, Bread

Fri Jun 14, 2013

The Penticton Western

Lakeside Path reopens for Penticton strollers

Work has finished on the first phase of revitalizing the walkway along the Okanagan Lake waterfront, with a new pathway and boardwalk near the Penticton Peach.

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Related Topix: Canada

Castanet.net

Frost damages crop yield

Preparations are underway to harvest the summer fruit crops, but BC Tree Fruits is anticipating a lighter yield due to some frost damage in the South Okanagan.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Canada

Lake Cowichan Gazette

Smart meters banned on Osoyoos reserve land

By Joe Fries - Penticton Western News Published: June 14, 2013 9:00 AM Updated: June 14, 2013 9:12 AM Citing "science-based evidence," the Osoyoos Indian Band announced Thursday it would ban the installation of smart meters at 700 homes and businesses on reserve land.

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Castanet.net

Cyclists discuss health with students

A group of cyclists who are riding across the country to motivate young Canadians to make healthy choices, stopped to visit a Penticton school on Thursday.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Life, Food, Nutrition