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A lineup of cannabis strands.Western News file photo

Council concerned about blocking cannabis retail from Main Street

Cannabis policy expected to be ready for Penticton city council on Dec. 4

A lineup of cannabis strands.Western News file photo
Residents of a Penticton mobile home park have had enough of scenes like this young running through a field. Steve Kidd/Western News

Penticton neighbourhood is fed up and wants urban deer solution

Urban deer discussion back on city council agenda

Residents of a Penticton mobile home park have had enough of scenes like this young running through a field. Steve Kidd/Western News
Pro rep supporters and volunteers pose at The Peach with completed ballots ready to return. Submitted photo

South Okanagan Similkameen leading in referendum ballot returns

Pro Rep group offering Nov. 22 information session

Pro rep supporters and volunteers pose at The Peach with completed ballots ready to return. Submitted photo
Passenger dead, driver taken to hospital in Marron Valley Road accident

Passenger dead, driver taken to hospital in Marron Valley Road accident

Accident occurred on a back road between Green Mountain Road and Highway 3

Passenger dead, driver taken to hospital in Marron Valley Road accident
Toys for Tots to Teens is back again this year, seeking to ensure there is a present under the tree for every child in the community. This year’s event takes place at Penticton Secondary on Dec. 6. Western News file photo

Toys for Tots brings Christmas for everyone

Penticton Secondary hosting this year's toy drive

Toys for Tots to Teens is back again this year, seeking to ensure there is a present under the tree for every child in the community. This year’s event takes place at Penticton Secondary on Dec. 6. Western News file photo
Penticton’s royalty is hosting a Children’s Winter Carnival on Nov. 18 at the Lakeside Resort. File graphic

Penticton royalty holds winter carnival

Penticton royalty hosting Children's Winter Carnival

Penticton’s royalty is hosting a Children’s Winter Carnival on Nov. 18 at the Lakeside Resort. File graphic
Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki says choosing top vote-winning councillors as RDOS appointees is an example of keeping his election promise to listen to the people. Steve Kidd/Western News

New Penticton mayor isn’t concerned about criticism

John Vassilaki says all the councillors bring experience

Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki says choosing top vote-winning councillors as RDOS appointees is an example of keeping his election promise to listen to the people. Steve Kidd/Western News
More road closures are coming for Backstreet Boulevard and Front Street from Nov. 19 to 21. Steve Kidd/Western News

Prepare for downtown road closures next week

Road closures set for Front Street and Backstreet Boulevard in Penticton

More road closures are coming for Backstreet Boulevard and Front Street from Nov. 19 to 21. Steve Kidd/Western News
Okanagan Crush Pad lighting up the night with their display at last year’s Light up the Vines. Submitted photo

Summerland wineries turn on the lights

Bottleneck Drive offers 8th annual Light up the Vines

Okanagan Crush Pad lighting up the night with their display at last year’s Light up the Vines. Submitted photo
Commemorative plaques along the rail of the McCulloch trestle were recently vandalized and had to be removed. Image courtesy Google Maps

Vandals hit plaques on KVR Trail

Commemorative plaques smashed on McCulloch Trestle bridge

Commemorative plaques along the rail of the McCulloch trestle were recently vandalized and had to be removed. Image courtesy Google Maps
The Vees Ryan Sandelin opened the scoring against the Prince George Spruce Kings Saturday. File photo

3 games, 3 wins for the Vees

Penticton wins 4-3 over Smoke Eaters

The Vees Ryan Sandelin opened the scoring against the Prince George Spruce Kings Saturday. File photo
Penticton remembers

Penticton remembers

Penticton celebrates Remembrance Day, marking a century since the end of the First World War

Penticton remembers
Charlie Ross has created a one-man, one-hour version of the series Stranger Things and Lord of the Rings that he is bringing to the Cleland Theatre.Submitted photo

Two seasons of Stranger Things, in an hour

Charlie Ross brings his One-Man Stranger Things and One-Man Lord of the Rings to Penticton

Charlie Ross has created a one-man, one-hour version of the series Stranger Things and Lord of the Rings that he is bringing to the Cleland Theatre.Submitted photo
Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki and CAO Peter Weeber prepare for the afternoon of speakers at the first FutureBiz conference. Steve Kidd/Western News

Looking at the future of Penticton’s economy

There's no doubt in Anthony Haddad's voice as he talks about positive future prospects for Penticton and area.

Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki and CAO Peter Weeber prepare for the afternoon of speakers at the first FutureBiz conference. Steve Kidd/Western News
David Snyder wipes away a tear during the unveiling ceremony of a monument in memory of his son Jonathan Snyder who died in Afghanistan in 2008. Other members of the family included brother Adam (left) and mother Anne (centre). The Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson (right and top right) was the special guest at the event at the Lakeside Resort in 2013.Western News Staff

Penticton veterans’ stories featured in book

Dave Snyder has spent more than a decade gathering the stories from veterans

David Snyder wipes away a tear during the unveiling ceremony of a monument in memory of his son Jonathan Snyder who died in Afghanistan in 2008. Other members of the family included brother Adam (left) and mother Anne (centre). The Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson (right and top right) was the special guest at the event at the Lakeside Resort in 2013.Western News Staff
Coun. Campbell Watt, Jason Cox and Kelly Hopkins listen to futurist Nikolas Badminton at the first FutureBiz Penticton Conference. Steve Kidd/Western News

Penticton businesses get a look at what is to come in the future

Business community responds positively to FutureBiz conference

Coun. Campbell Watt, Jason Cox and Kelly Hopkins listen to futurist Nikolas Badminton at the first FutureBiz Penticton Conference. Steve Kidd/Western News
With the help of Conner Favour (right), Chef Chris Garvey (left) prepares the Cheeseburger Chowder that clinched the Silver Ladle for him at the 2018 Soupateria Souperbowl.Photo courtesy Wayne McDougall

Silver Ladle handed out at the 2018 Penticton Soupateria Souperbowl

Cheeseburger Chowder claims the Silver Ladle

With the help of Conner Favour (right), Chef Chris Garvey (left) prepares the Cheeseburger Chowder that clinched the Silver Ladle for him at the 2018 Soupateria Souperbowl.Photo courtesy Wayne McDougall
B.C. Ambrosia and Aurora Golden Gala figured large at the National Apple Competition in Ontario. Photo courtesy Summerland Varieties

B.C. apples shine in Toronto

B.C. growers win at National Apple Competition

B.C. Ambrosia and Aurora Golden Gala figured large at the National Apple Competition in Ontario. Photo courtesy Summerland Varieties
Summerland Crime Severity Index on the rise

Summerland Crime Severity Index on the rise

Rise driven by break and enters

Summerland Crime Severity Index on the rise
Canadian Wrestling’s Elite brought down the house tonight in Penticton with Roy “Flash” Gordon taking down AJ Sanchez in a main event finale. Brennan Phillips/Western News

Canadian Wrestling Elite comes to Penticton

Canadian Wrestling's Elite debuted in Penticton Saturday night in front of a delighted crowd at the Luso Canadian Multicultural Club.

Canadian Wrestling’s Elite brought down the house tonight in Penticton with Roy “Flash” Gordon taking down AJ Sanchez in a main event finale. Brennan Phillips/Western News