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Man calls for judge’s arrest, gets trial date

A man accused of smuggling guns across the Osoyoos border called for the arrest of a Penticton judge

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RCMP files.

Man arrested for parking garage break-ins

Penticton RCMP Targeted Enforcement Unit arrest man allegedly stealing from underground garage.

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Strain 1 and Strain 2, some of Penticton glass blower Patrick Vrolyk's work, which will be on display at the Penticton Art Gallery exhibition Grassland opening in March.

First-ever bong display at Canadian public art gallery

Penticton may be making history with what appears to be the first cannabis glassware display at a public gallery.

Strain 1 and Strain 2, some of Penticton glass blower Patrick Vrolyk's work, which will be on display at the Penticton Art Gallery exhibition Grassland opening in March.
Penticton courthouse

Penticton high school assault nets probation

A 15-year-old high school student in Penticton was sentenced to probation for an assault on campus.

Penticton courthouse

Oliver man given re-trial on sex assault charges

An Oliver man is getting a new trial after a B.C. Court of Appeal decision earlier this month.

Oubyda Al-Hamwi, a Syrian refugee living in Penticton, is sharing his culture through food at the Oneworld Multicultural Festival Feb. 25 at the Penticton Lakeside Resort.

Syrian refugees sharing culture through food

In 2011 Oubyda Al-Hamwi was taking fire in his home in Homs, Syria. Now he’s looking to the future.

Oubyda Al-Hamwi, a Syrian refugee living in Penticton, is sharing his culture through food at the Oneworld Multicultural Festival Feb. 25 at the Penticton Lakeside Resort.
Penticton/Oliver actor Cody Kearsley brings Archie Comics' Moose Mason to life in the new CW series Riverdale. Below in story: Cody Kearsley, left, playing Moose alongside Casey Cott, who plays Kevin, during a scene from the show Riverdale.

Penticton actor talks role in Riverdale

Reading Archie comics as a kid, there's no way Cody Kearnsley could know he would be taking on one of the characters.

Penticton/Oliver actor Cody Kearsley brings Archie Comics' Moose Mason to life in the new CW series Riverdale. Below in story: Cody Kearsley, left, playing Moose alongside Casey Cott, who plays Kevin, during a scene from the show Riverdale.
Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth of the Penticton RCMP was wearing his pink uniform shirt Tuesday during a talk with Carmi Elementary School kindergarten students (left to right) Leroy Safford,  Kaiden Grewal and Baylee Humeny in preparation for Pink Shirt and anti-bullying day Feb. 22. Wrigglesworth will be speaking students at several other area schools as well on that day.

Rosy campaign combats bullying

Two Penticton Secondary students are bringing back their favourite anti-bullying campaign with roses.

Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth of the Penticton RCMP was wearing his pink uniform shirt Tuesday during a talk with Carmi Elementary School kindergarten students (left to right) Leroy Safford,  Kaiden Grewal and Baylee Humeny in preparation for Pink Shirt and anti-bullying day Feb. 22. Wrigglesworth will be speaking students at several other area schools as well on that day.
News from the Penticton courthouse.

Man facing jail time for attacking pizza driver

Penticton man facing possible jail time for attack on pizza driver.

News from the Penticton courthouse.
MLA for Penticton Dan Ashton speaks at the topping off ceremony on Feb. 17 for the new Penticton Lakeside Resort expansion.

Lakeside tops off construction

A ceremony was held to celebrate the topping off of the Penticton Lakeside Resort expansion Feb. 17.

MLA for Penticton Dan Ashton speaks at the topping off ceremony on Feb. 17 for the new Penticton Lakeside Resort expansion.
The work of Patrick “Redbeard” Vrolyk is set to be on display at the Penticton Art Gallery in March as part of the upcoming Grassland exhibition.

Cannabis exhibit at art gallery sure to spark interest

The Penticton Art Gallery is exploring the art of cannabis with its upcoming exhibition Grassland.

The work of Patrick “Redbeard” Vrolyk is set to be on display at the Penticton Art Gallery in March as part of the upcoming Grassland exhibition.
Penticton's own The Screen Doors come to the Dream Café Saturday, Feb. 18.

Meet the Band: The Screen Doors

A new series from the Western News takes a look at local bands, with Maiya Robbie of The Screen Doors playing a song.

Penticton's own The Screen Doors come to the Dream Café Saturday, Feb. 18.
Music educator Maiya Robbie, left, with students Ivy, middle, and Rowan Bamford during their first class with the new gathering drums donated through fundraising efforts.

Drum donation gathers little music learners

The fundraising efforts of local parents have brought gathering drums to a Penticton music class.

Music educator Maiya Robbie, left, with students Ivy, middle, and Rowan Bamford during their first class with the new gathering drums donated through fundraising efforts.
Wine Crush Market president Bill Brody, left, and co-founder Tyson Still are helping kick off the first Restaurant Week in Penticton Feb. 17 to 26

Fresh eats hit streets with Restaurant Week

Some Penticton restaurants are bringing out brand new dishes for the first-ever Restaurant Week.

Wine Crush Market president Bill Brody, left, and co-founder Tyson Still are helping kick off the first Restaurant Week in Penticton Feb. 17 to 26
Local artist Barb Hillier, right, with Penticton and District Community Arts Council executive director Vaelei Walkden-Brown in Penticton city council chambers where Hillier's art is being featured for her first solo exhibition.

Artist’s first solo show in council chambers

Barb Hillier, a local artist, is holding her first solo art show in a prominent Penticton spot.

Local artist Barb Hillier, right, with Penticton and District Community Arts Council executive director Vaelei Walkden-Brown in Penticton city council chambers where Hillier's art is being featured for her first solo exhibition.
Community service for dump break-in

Gun found in vehicle at Osoyoos border

A U.S. woman lied about having a handgun in her vehicle at the Osoyoos border.

Community service for dump break-in
Firefighters working on the Cascade Gardens townhouse fire in October.

Delay in arson sentencing

The judge, Crown, defence and the offender all expressed concerns after another delay in sentencing for an arson.

Firefighters working on the Cascade Gardens townhouse fire in October.
Dale Boyd is a reporter with the Penticton Western News and this is his opinion column

Boyd: The alternative facts on the travel ban

I’m calling for a ban on all white, American Christians from travelling or immigrating to Canada.

Dale Boyd is a reporter with the Penticton Western News and this is his opinion column
The Hillside Outlaws play Cannery Brewing on Feb. 6.

Hillside Outlaws keeping musical resolution

While many have already wavered on their New Year's resolution, Louis Bigras is having a better year than he expected.

The Hillside Outlaws play Cannery Brewing on Feb. 6.
Comedian Cathy Jones brought her one-woman show to the Cleland Theatre on Feb. 1.

Photos: Cathy Jones shirks hard work at the Cleland

Cathy Jones of This Hour Has 22 Minutes fame brought her one-woman show to the Cleland Theatre on Feb. 1.

Comedian Cathy Jones brought her one-woman show to the Cleland Theatre on Feb. 1.