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Ronald Teneycke speaks to a member of the media after a previous court appearance in Penticton.

Judge denies Teneycke’s bid to shorten probation

High-profile offender loses appeal to have three-year term reduced, but still has an option available to restore his freedom

Ronald Teneycke speaks to a member of the media after a previous court appearance in Penticton.

New bus route passes speed bump

Fewer than one per cent of eligible voters registered their opposition to a new Eastside Road transit service.

Sharol Papp (left) and Carmi Elementary School instructor Leanne Stewart work with Sharol's daughter Paige Johnston, 7, as kids returned to class this week after an extended summer holiday resulting from labour dispute between the teachers and provincial government.

Delay causes concerns for Penticton students

Some graduating students are concerned the two-week delay in starting the school year will have lingering effects.

Sharol Papp (left) and Carmi Elementary School instructor Leanne Stewart work with Sharol's daughter Paige Johnston, 7, as kids returned to class this week after an extended summer holiday resulting from labour dispute between the teachers and provincial government.

Sex assault nets Penticton man a 6.5-year jail term

Darren John MacDonald, 42, pleaded guilty to five offences stemming from the August 2013 incident.

Inspector Mike Richards of Penticton Fire Rescue looks over a section of property on Ellis Street Tuesday morning where fire damaged the house the night before. An RCMP investigator was also scheduled to attend the scene at some point. The cause was not available.

Mystery fire at abandoned home

Investigators are still trying to figure out what sparked a suspicious fire Monday night at a derelict home in downtown Penticton.

Inspector Mike Richards of Penticton Fire Rescue looks over a section of property on Ellis Street Tuesday morning where fire damaged the house the night before. An RCMP investigator was also scheduled to attend the scene at some point. The cause was not available.

Jail for man who went on stealing spree

A man linked to four stolen vehicles in the span of one week this summer will now be spinning his wheels behind bars.

Penticton community ministry supervisor Joey Cyr of the Salvation Army and Staples General Manager Joe Aschenmeier with some of the materials and gift cards the business helped provide for the 60 back-to-school backpacks distributed to students who are expected to return to class Monday if teachers ratified a new contract Thursday. The backpacks, which have all been spoken for, are an annual, collaborative effort between Staples and the Salvation Army.

Schools expected to open Monday

Schools throughout the South Okanagan will reopen Monday if teachers ratify a new six-year contract.

Penticton community ministry supervisor Joey Cyr of the Salvation Army and Staples General Manager Joe Aschenmeier with some of the materials and gift cards the business helped provide for the 60 back-to-school backpacks distributed to students who are expected to return to class Monday if teachers ratified a new contract Thursday. The backpacks, which have all been spoken for, are an annual, collaborative effort between Staples and the Salvation Army.

Interior Health looking for hospital builder

Expressions of interest are now being sought from private-sector firms for the expansion of Penticton Regional Hospital.

Judge doesn’t buy complaint against RCMP officer

Complaints about rough handling by an RCMP officer failed to get an Oliver man exonerated.

Penticton schools were behind picket lines again this week, including Carmi Elementary School where, left to right, Christie McRobb, Leanne Stewart and Kristina Persson were walking the line, Tuesday morning.

President of Okanagan Skaha teachers union relieved

Picket lines likely to stay up at schools until deal is ratified, likely on Thursday or Friday.

Penticton schools were behind picket lines again this week, including Carmi Elementary School where, left to right, Christie McRobb, Leanne Stewart and Kristina Persson were walking the line, Tuesday morning.

Oliver boy’s death linked to playing with matches

Playing with matches likely cost an eight-year-old Oliver boy his life.

An air tanker drops fire retardant over an unburned section of hillside at the height of the second fire this season in the Shingle Creek area off Green Mountain Road Monday. No buildings were threatened and it was 80 per cent contained by Tuesday morning. For more photos and story see Page 2.

Forest fire prevention tops politicians’ wish list

Forest fires earlier this week highlight the need for the B.C. government to re-commit to ongoing prevention work, according to politicians.

An air tanker drops fire retardant over an unburned section of hillside at the height of the second fire this season in the Shingle Creek area off Green Mountain Road Monday. No buildings were threatened and it was 80 per cent contained by Tuesday morning. For more photos and story see Page 2.
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Court hears of love triangle turned violent in Penticton

Love triangle that turned violent resulting in a stabbing did not turn into a jail sentence for a Penticton man.

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Smoke from the Shingle Creek Road fire.

Update: Fire near Penticton now 80 per cent contained

Blaze in Shingle Creek area pegged at 18 hectares, but is well under control

Smoke from the Shingle Creek Road fire.
Traffic was redirected at the intersection of Main Street and Industrial Avenue on Saturday in Penticton after a motorcycle (shown behind on top of a tow truck) and a sedan (foreground) were involved in a motor vehicle accident.

Update: Motorcyclist dead after collision in Penticton

Police say a 41-year-old died after his bike struck a sedan that was turning off Main Street onto Industrial Avenue

Traffic was redirected at the intersection of Main Street and Industrial Avenue on Saturday in Penticton after a motorcycle (shown behind on top of a tow truck) and a sedan (foreground) were involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Gary Leaman arrives at the Penticton court house win August for the start of his sentencing hearing.

Update: Leaman handed 21-month jail sentence, plus lengthy probation

Judge "strongly" recommends former Penticton city councillor be sent to institution that specializes in sex offender treatment

Gary Leaman arrives at the Penticton court house win August for the start of his sentencing hearing.
No apology from Penticton woman accused of defamation

City of Penticton ‘likely not’ going to pursue legal action

It’s unlikely the City of Penticton will pursue further legal action against a woman accused of defaming its employees.

No apology from Penticton woman accused of defamation
George Bullied is rememberd as a natural teacher who had a passion for helping people learn from their mistakes.

Celebration of life set for colourful counsellor

An eclectic group of people will gather Sunday in Penticton to celebrate the life of George Bullied.

George Bullied is rememberd as a natural teacher who had a passion for helping people learn from their mistakes.
Police say Boonstock generated 150 files and saw 38 people taken to cells.

Boonstock cuffed for over-budget RCMP bill

Boonstock’s boss says he wants to see an itemized bill before paying the tab for policing costs associated with the music festival.

Police say Boonstock generated 150 files and saw 38 people taken to cells.
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Penticton man gets 90 days for child porn

Judge says collector lucky he missed the cut-off for tougher mandatory minimum sentence for the offence

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