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Afshin Maleki Ighani was sentenced to time served and let out of jail in 2020. (File photo)

Convicted assailant on the lam after skipping Penticton court date

Afshin Maleki Ighani had been scheduled to appear in March to consult legal counsel

 

An osprey fortifying its nest on Old Hedley Road. Photo John Moody

FortisBC shuts down alleged osprey nest in Princeton, while controversy swirls

Princeton birders are upset by a nest possibly being removed

 

Chris Unrau was surrounded by political support when she travelled to Victoria to press the case for transplant patients. Premier David Eby and local MLA Roly Russell were there to back her up. (Contributed)

Princeton woman in need of transplant brings health care disparities to Victoria

Premier, MLA, meet with Chris Unrau

 

Copper Mountain Mine, recently acquired by Hudbay Minerals, employs 500 people. Approximately 75 of those identify as Indigenous. Black Press File Photo

Minor win for ex-CFO of Princeton’s Copper Mountain Mine in legal battle

The company will have to provide additional disclosure in the ongoing wrongful termination lawsuit

Copper Mountain Mine, recently acquired by Hudbay Minerals, employs 500 people. Approximately 75 of those identify as Indigenous. Black Press File Photo
Gary Johal traveled to Princeton Saturday, March 23, to meet Christine Unrau. Johal will pay for Unrau’s post-operative expenses that will allow her to receive a double lung transplant. Photo Andrea DeMeer

Penticton entrepreneur hailed as ‘an angel on earth’

Businessman makes double lung transplant possible for Princeton woman

Gary Johal traveled to Princeton Saturday, March 23, to meet Christine Unrau. Johal will pay for Unrau’s post-operative expenses that will allow her to receive a double lung transplant. Photo Andrea DeMeer
Christine and Arlen Unrau, in a picture taken three years ago, as Christine began her journey towards transplant. Photo Go Fund Me.

Princeton woman fears she can’t afford to pay for double lung transplant

Province providing little funding for required post-operative care

Christine and Arlen Unrau, in a picture taken three years ago, as Christine began her journey towards transplant. Photo Go Fund Me.
Circuit court is held once a month in Princeton. File photo

Princeton man literally runs out of and away from court

Matter stood down to consult counsel and accused flees

Circuit court is held once a month in Princeton. File photo
Sightings of the bear cub were first reported Thursday, Dec. 14.

Orphaned bear cub safely rescued from residential Princeton street

At about 22 pounds, and nearly a year old, the cub would have had no chance of survival

Sightings of the bear cub were first reported Thursday, Dec. 14.
An Princeton RCMP and Major Crimes Unit are investigation the death of Joshua James Bronk. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Victim of foul play found outside Princeton, investigation ongoing

Princeton resident Joshua James Bronk was found dead on Oct. 28

An Princeton RCMP and Major Crimes Unit are investigation the death of Joshua James Bronk. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
The Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire remains at 1,830 hectares. (BC Wildfire Services)

No change to Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire burning near Keremeos

The fire remains at 1,830 hectares

The Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire remains at 1,830 hectares. (BC Wildfire Services)
The Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire remains at 1,830 hectares. (BC Wildfire Services)

No change to Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire burning near Keromeos

The fire remains at 1,830 hectares

The Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire remains at 1,830 hectares. (BC Wildfire Services)
(Black Press File Photo) (Black Press File Photo)

Okanagan man fined $8k for illegally killing moose

Travis Hogg was also given one-year hunting prohibition

(Black Press File Photo) (Black Press File Photo)
A new wildfire has been discovered close to the Okanagan Connector and Merritt-Princeton Highway intersection. (BC Wildfire Services)

New wildfire discovered near Okanagan Connector, Highway 5A

The blaze is 1.5 hectares in size

A new wildfire has been discovered close to the Okanagan Connector and Merritt-Princeton Highway intersection. (BC Wildfire Services)
The KIJHL announcement of Morton Johnson’s passing. (KIJHL)

Young B.C. hockey coach dies in crash just hours before playoff game

Morton Johnston died hours before Game 6 playoffs against Revelstoke

The KIJHL announcement of Morton Johnson’s passing. (KIJHL)
Sam Perera shows the high water mark from the November 2021 flood at his front door on Fenchurch Avenue. (Andrea DeMeer/The Similkameen Spotlight)

Princeton man denied 2021 B.C. flood relief over his driver’s licence

Sam Perera is approximately $100k out of pocket on home repairs so far

Sam Perera shows the high water mark from the November 2021 flood at his front door on Fenchurch Avenue. (Andrea DeMeer/The Similkameen Spotlight)
Scales of justice at Vancouver law courts. (File photo)

No jail time for elderly man guilty of child sex offenses in Princeton

The man volunteered for years at the garden and reading program of a local elementary school

Scales of justice at Vancouver law courts. (File photo)
Kirk frees moose. (Facebook)

Princeton man jumps into action to cut moose loose from fence

Couple stops to free distressed animal

Kirk frees moose. (Facebook)
Highway 3 is now open. (DriveBC)

UPDATE: Highway 3 open following multiple car crashes

Highway 3 was closed for about an hour

Highway 3 is now open. (DriveBC)
(BC Wildfire Services)

South Okanagan wildfire sees significant growth, evacuation orders still in effect

Highway 3A has reopened in both directions

(BC Wildfire Services)
(Black Press file photo)

Man calls 911 to report RCMP seized his vehicle, stranding him in Princeton

‘Mario Andretti was going from Edmonton to Vancouver’

(Black Press file photo)