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Second night added to Cohen Tribute show

Anthem: A Leonard Cohen Tribute is adding a second night at the Cleland Theatre due to popular demand.

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Spotlight on Penticton speakers grows with Pecha Kucha

Spotlight on Penticton speakers grows with Pecha Kucha

The next event in the speaker series takes place Dec. 8 at Cannery Brewing Co.

Spotlight on Penticton speakers grows with Pecha Kucha
The Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular returned to the South Okanagan Events Centre Dec. 4.

Cirque Musica kicks off Christmas season in Penticton

The Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular put people in the Christmas spirit at the SOEC on Dec. 4.

The Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular returned to the South Okanagan Events Centre Dec. 4.
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Mexican drug smuggler caught in Osoyoos gets jail time

A Mexican national under threat of death from a Mexican cartel attempted to smuggle over $500,000 worth of drugs across the border.

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TGIF: Concert and event listings

Your source for concerts and events in Penticton and the South Okanagan.

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St. Andrew's returns to Narnia

St. Andrew’s returns to Narnia

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe returns to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church with two weekends of performances.

St. Andrew's returns to Narnia
Two shows, 10 characters, one man

Two shows, 10 characters, one man

Chase Padgett is bringing his guitar-based character work to the Dream Café with two very different performances.

Two shows, 10 characters, one man
Maggie seniors say goodbye with Hairspray!

Maggie seniors say goodbye with Hairspray!

The last musical for this year's Princess Margaret seniors explores themes of segregation and inclusion.

Maggie seniors say goodbye with Hairspray!
Penticton MLA Dan Ashton

Penticton MLA says potential pipeline could benefit Okanagan

Penticton MLA Dan Ashton spoke with the Western News about the federal government's recent approval of a B.C. pipeline project.

Penticton MLA Dan Ashton
Marijuana

Penticton businesses nip dispensaries in the bud

Over 95 per cent of the responses so far are not in favour of the permits being accepted by council.

Marijuana
The scene of the vehicle fatality in September 2015.

Penticton RCMP officer intends to plead guilty in vehicle fatality

Const. Ace Stewart is scheduled for an intended guilty plea hearing in January 2017.

The scene of the vehicle fatality in September 2015.
BSO; Baltimore Symphony; Cirque Musica; Holiday Cirque; event

Cirque Musica returns, bigger and better

The Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular is returning to the South Okanagan Events Centre Dec. 4.

BSO; Baltimore Symphony; Cirque Musica; Holiday Cirque; event
Longtime SOWINS volunteer Clara Berde was back on the job again this week with SOWINS employees Bethany Handfield (back left) and Sheila Robertson. Berde helps with the hampers which are distributed by the organization to the less fortunate each Christmas.

SOWINS sharing the spirit of the holidays in Penticton

After fleeing abuse, Clara Berde knows first hand the importance of helping women in need.

Longtime SOWINS volunteer Clara Berde was back on the job again this week with SOWINS employees Bethany Handfield (back left) and Sheila Robertson. Berde helps with the hampers which are distributed by the organization to the less fortunate each Christmas.
Celtic Thunder returned to the SOEC on Nov. 24.

Photos: Celtic Thunder

Celtic Thunder returned to the South Okanagan Events Centre Nov. 24.

Celtic Thunder returned to the SOEC on Nov. 24.
Acclaimed Italian singer Pilar (Ilaria Patassini).

Photos: Sicilian Jazz Project visits Penticton

Michael Occhipinti, nine-time Juno nominee and his Sicilian Jazz Project stopped by St. Saviour's Church on Nov. 23.

Acclaimed Italian singer Pilar (Ilaria Patassini).
Leonard Cohen's 14th studio album, You Want It Darker, will be out Oct. 21.

Penticton artists to honour Cohen’s legacy

Penticton poets, musicians and artists are honouring the legacy of Leonard Cohen with a night of tribute.

Leonard Cohen's 14th studio album, You Want It Darker, will be out Oct. 21.
Faith Steele will speak at the TEDx Penticton stage.

16-year-old Summerland poet addressing suicide, bullying at TEDx

A young Summerland poet is joining the likes of radio hosts and local entrepreneurs on the TEDx Penticton stage.

Faith Steele will speak at the TEDx Penticton stage.
Summerland teen Faith Steele will be speaking at TEDx Penticton on Nov. 25 at the Cleland Theatre.

Penticton teen poet addresses suicide and bullying

The latest installment in the Western News series on TEDx speakers is a young poet, Faith Steele

Summerland teen Faith Steele will be speaking at TEDx Penticton on Nov. 25 at the Cleland Theatre.
Alysha Brilla comes to the Dream Café in Penticton on Nov. 26.

Alysha Brilla coming to Penticton’s Dream Café

Alysha Brilla is no stranger to mixing music and politics.

Alysha Brilla comes to the Dream Café in Penticton on Nov. 26.
Penticton courthouse

Penticton man jailed for sending explicit photo to teen

A Penticton man is spending the next three months in jail after sending a sexually explicit photo to a young South Okanagan woman.

Penticton courthouse