Penticton’s best days long gone says former mayor
John Vassilaki feels like Penticton’s best days had passed long before he became mayor.
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Sharing cultivates belonging at OneWorld Festival
The OneWorld Festival was held in person after a two year pandemic hiatus this past Saturday, showcasing diversity and community through food, arts, and traditions, bringing to life the Penticton Lakeside Resort.
Seeking Feedback on Boundary Changes
Every 10 years, Elections Canada is obliged by law to redistribute the boundaries of federal electoral districts (ridings) to address changes in local populations across the country. A boundary commission is struck in each province and these commissions are non-partisan, and important distinction from the process followed in the United States, where electoral boundaries are set by local politicians.
Inmate release questioned by city council
A Penticton city councillor has raised a concern with the province about its inmate release protocol in the Okanagan and how that is impacting local crime.
Hometown hero victorious in Ironman return
Home is where the heart is and for Penticton’s Jeff Symonds it’s also where the people he loves the most live. Fittingly, it was the 36-year-old professional triathlete who crossed the finish line first Sunday at the return of the Subaru Ironman Canada to the Peach City after a decade-long absence.
Nurse battling to recover from devastating fall
A male nurse from Oliver is determined to return to work, even in a wheelchair, after suffering a devastating climbing accident in July.
Venables hosting free livestream concert Saturday
While the Venables Theatre is awaiting the return of its Venables Alive! series, it is bringing...
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DNA solves 11-year mystery of missing Penticton man
Times-Chronicle Staff DNA evidence has solved an 11-year-old mystery of a Penticton man who...
BC Transit increases service for Holiday Season
Times-Chronicle Staff B.C. Transit has made some changes to its schedule in the South Okanagan for...
Health issues cause delays for former PAC treasurer guilty of theft
Dale Boyd Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The former treasurer of the Oliver Elementary...
Police seeking woman who allegedly spit on liquor store employee
Dale Boyd Local Journalism Initiative Reporter RCMP are looking to speak to a woman who allegedly...
Penticton cab company responds after allegations of sexual assault
A Penticton cab company says two of its drivers are no longer working with the company following...
Osoyoos man arrested along with cab driver for alleged sexual assault
Dale Boyd Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A 36-year-old man from Osoyoos was arrested along...
Staff member tests positive for COVID-19 at Penticton long-term care home
Interior Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at The Village by the Station long-term care home...
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Two men fined after hunting in residential area in Osoyoos
Dale Boyd Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Two Lower Mainland men were sentenced to pay fines...
Two dead after early morning condo fire in Penticton
Times-Chronicle Staff Two people are dead following an early morning condo fire in Penticton...
RCMP seeking tips after officer struck by vehicle
By Bill Atwood Times-Chronicle South Okanagan RCMP are seeking information after an officer...
Most Heritage Hills residents returning to homes after evac order lifted
A majority of residents in the Heritage Hills area are returning to their homes Tuesday afternoon....
UPDATE: Evacuation alert lifted in Penticton, Heritage Hills evac order remains in place
Updated 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 The evacuation alert for 3,669 properties in southeast end of...
UPDATE: Thousands on evac alert as fire grows to 1,400 hectares south of Penticton
Updated 1:15 p.m. Aug. 19, 2020 The wildfire burning near the southeast end of Penticton is now...
Osoyoos tourism flourishes despite global pandemic
Sophie Carrigan Gray Local Journalism Initiative Hotels are booked up, the beaches are packed, and...
Penticton to receive 90 new long-term care beds for seniors
Sophie Carrigan Gray Local Journalism Initiative Hundreds of long-term care beds will be added to...
Okanagan Mayors lend support to virtual water conservation challenge
Sophie Gray Local Journalism Initiative The Okanagan Basin Water Board (O.B.W.B.) has launched its...