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Federal Conservative Party leadership hopeful Erin O'Toole talks with those attending his visit to Penticton Tuesday at the Time Winery. (Mark Brett - Western News)

O’Toole in Penticton seeking support for Conservative leadership

Erin O'Toole was at the Time Winery in Penticton in his bid for the Conservative Party leadership

Federal Conservative Party leadership hopeful Erin O'Toole talks with those attending his visit to Penticton Tuesday at the Time Winery. (Mark Brett - Western News)
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Black bear sighted in South Okanagan

Young black bear sighted at Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course in Oliver.

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Winners of the 2017 Penticton Indian Band council (left to right) Joan Phillip, Fred Kruger, Ernest Jack, Kyle Alec and Inez Pierre. Two of those councillors were returned to the the table Thursday. (File photo)

Five council members elected to Penticton Indian Band council

Members of the Penticton Indian Band elected five members to the band council Thursday.

Winners of the 2017 Penticton Indian Band council (left to right) Joan Phillip, Fred Kruger, Ernest Jack, Kyle Alec and Inez Pierre. Two of those councillors were returned to the the table Thursday. (File photo)
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Globetrotter B-ball antics dazzle South Okanagan crowd

The original Harlem Globetrotters played to a packed house at the South Okanagan Events Centre

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CSSHL championships returning to South Okanagan

The Canadian School Sport Hockey League Championships coming back for a sixth year

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Feast of the dish but beware - coming to South Okanagan theatre

Feast of the dish but beware – coming to South Okanagan theatre

Children's Showcase is presenting Axis Theatre's production of Th'owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish

Feast of the dish but beware - coming to South Okanagan theatre
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It’s all pups on deck for the South Okanagan performances of PAW Patrol Live!

PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure was at the South Okanagan Events Centre for three shows

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It’s all pups on deck for the South Okanagan performances of PAW Patrol Live!

PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure was at the South Okanagan Events Centre for three shows

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Serious crash leads to South Okanagan power outage

FortisBC is saying a power outage to over 1,000 customers locally was caused by an mva

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South Okanagan hospital reaches $20M fundraising goal

South Okanagan hospital reaches $20M fundraising goal

Penticton Regional Hospital reaches $20M goal with final donation from local man

South Okanagan hospital reaches $20M fundraising goal
Some of the packages that were discarded in the Town of Osoyoos. Police are asking for the public's assistance to identify those repsonsible. (Submitted)

South Okanagan RCMP looking for the person(s) discarding unusual packages

Osoyoos RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding those responsible for discarding packages

Some of the packages that were discarded in the Town of Osoyoos. Police are asking for the public's assistance to identify those repsonsible. (Submitted)
Afshin Maleki Ighani, 45, was arrested on the weekend in Princeton and is facing several charges including attempted murder in connection to a shooting that took place in Oliver last week.

Prolific South Okanagan criminal will be freed for time served

Afshin Ighani pleads guilty to assault charges but will be set free for time served

Afshin Maleki Ighani, 45, was arrested on the weekend in Princeton and is facing several charges including attempted murder in connection to a shooting that took place in Oliver last week.
B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming shares a laugh with those at the ceremonies this week announcing the purchase of the former McNicol Park Middle School to be the permanent home of École Entre-lacs. (Mark Brett - Western News)

Purchase of Francophone school brings with it “sense of belonging” say parents

Ecole Entre-lacs now has a permanent home in Penticton thanks to the provincial government

B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming shares a laugh with those at the ceremonies this week announcing the purchase of the former McNicol Park Middle School to be the permanent home of École Entre-lacs. (Mark Brett - Western News)
Behind the scenes: The 'unsung heroes' of the South Okanagan Events Centre

Behind the scenes: The ‘unsung heroes’ of the South Okanagan Events Centre

Large numbers of local workers benefit from the big productions that come to Penticton each year.

Behind the scenes: The 'unsung heroes' of the South Okanagan Events Centre
Five-goal outburst leads Vees to victory

Five-goal outburst leads Vees to victory

The Penticton Vees continued their march to the playoffs with a 5-2 win over the Warriors, Tuesday.

Five-goal outburst leads Vees to victory
Luke Prokop of the Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence bantam prep squad clears the puck from in front of netminder Talyn Boyko as Delta Hockey Academy forward Brandon Santa Juana reaches for the rebound in the gold medal game of the Canadian Sport School Hockey League Championships. Kelowna won 7-1. The championships had between 120 and 150 scouts from the junior B level to the NHL during the week watching players.

Successful Canadian Sport School coming to Penticton

A meeting is planned for February about Canadian Sport School - Penticton

Luke Prokop of the Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence bantam prep squad clears the puck from in front of netminder Talyn Boyko as Delta Hockey Academy forward Brandon Santa Juana reaches for the rebound in the gold medal game of the Canadian Sport School Hockey League Championships. Kelowna won 7-1. The championships had between 120 and 150 scouts from the junior B level to the NHL during the week watching players.
Coach Tina Hoeben in the KISU Swim Club office. Hoeben has been named as a finalist in the Sport BC annual Athlete of the Year Awards.

South Okanagan swimmers and coach off to Euro 2020 in Belgium

Three members of the KISU Swim Club are headed to Belgium to compete in the Euro 2020 meet

Coach Tina Hoeben in the KISU Swim Club office. Hoeben has been named as a finalist in the Sport BC annual Athlete of the Year Awards.
PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure is coming to the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton. The cast have added a third showtime performance due to popular demand. (Submitted photo)

Third South Okanagan show added for PAW Patrol Live!

A third show was announced for the PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure show at the SOEC

PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure is coming to the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton. The cast have added a third showtime performance due to popular demand. (Submitted photo)
Vees net winner in overtime in Okanagan match up

Vees net winner in overtime in Okanagan match up

The Penticton Vees needed overtime to defeat the Vernon Vipers in Vernon

Vees net winner in overtime in Okanagan match up
South Okanagan man picks Seniors' Drop-In Centre for donation

South Okanagan man picks Seniors’ Drop-In Centre for donation

Penticton man gives his $1,000 prize money to the Penticton Seniors' Drop-In Centre

South Okanagan man picks Seniors' Drop-In Centre for donation