Penticton today: Oscar mix-up, local business wins big award and more news

News from here, there and everywhere to get your Monday started.

Good morning, Penticton.

According to Environment Canada there will be a mix of sun and cloud today with a high of 1 C and a low of -5 C.

A Penticton startup took the Best Concept category at the Small Business B.C. awards. Read more: Penticton startup takes major award

City staff and members of Penticton Arena Task Force conducted tours Thursday of Memorial Arena. Read more: Memorial Arena opens doors to the past

Jake Stokker, who led the Penticton Secondary School Lakers with 23 points and was named to the all-star team, said even though their shots didn’t fall, he felt the team gave everything in Okanagan Valley Championship final. Read moreLakers lose to Owls in championship final

Lyndzie Caron capped off her career with the Pen High Lakers basketball team being named the Okanagan Valley Championship Most Valuable Player. Read more: Laker caps career with MVP

Montreal sound editor Sylvain Bellemare has an epic memory to accompany his Oscar win for “Arrival.” Read more: Montreal sound editor on his Oscar win and the best-picture mess

 

 

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