Dan Walton

Liberal candidate Connie Denesiuk gives the thumbs up to team members at her Westminister Avenue campaign headquarters after learning her party was predicted to form the next federal government during Monday night’s election. She finished third in the riding results.

‘New hope for Canada’ says local Liberal

South Okanagan - West Kootenay Liberal candidate came up short on election night, but did have two wishes fulfilled with a Liberal majority.

Liberal candidate Connie Denesiuk gives the thumbs up to team members at her Westminister Avenue campaign headquarters after learning her party was predicted to form the next federal government during Monday night’s election. She finished third in the riding results.
InSpirit summoned at Shatford Centre

InSpirit summoned at Shatford Centre

The creative offerings at the Shatford Centre are being taken to a new level this weekend

InSpirit summoned at Shatford Centre
Traditions of Germany embraced at Oktoberfest

Traditions of Germany embraced at Oktoberfest

“The whole thing has to be real the way we have it in Germany or I don’t want to do it”

Traditions of Germany embraced at Oktoberfest
Connie Denesiuk, Liberal candidate for South Okanagan-West Kootenay, responds to a student's question during Pen High's all-candidates forum at the Shatford Centre on Oct. 13.

ELECTION 2015: Students’ vote gave Denesiuk the nod for MP

If teens of Penticton had their way, Liberal candidate Connie Denesiuk would be the Member of Parliament for South Okanagan-West Kootenay

Connie Denesiuk, Liberal candidate for South Okanagan-West Kootenay, responds to a student's question during Pen High's all-candidates forum at the Shatford Centre on Oct. 13.
The United Way Central and South Okanagan/Similkameen made some special deliveries on Oct. 16, stopping in six communities in the region. During their stop in Penticton, Tanya Behardien, executive director of Penticton and District Community Resources Society, was seen helping unload with Jeremy Lugowy, United Way community engagement associate, and Marianne Dahl, marketing and events co-ordinator for United Way.

Car seats made available throughout Okanagan for families in need

Dozens of car seats have been made available for Okanagan families that are in need of keeping their young passengers safe

The United Way Central and South Okanagan/Similkameen made some special deliveries on Oct. 16, stopping in six communities in the region. During their stop in Penticton, Tanya Behardien, executive director of Penticton and District Community Resources Society, was seen helping unload with Jeremy Lugowy, United Way community engagement associate, and Marianne Dahl, marketing and events co-ordinator for United Way.
Local artist achieving international attention

Local artist achieving international attention

Shannon Ford's deep passion for the animal allows her to uniquely capture their mystique

Local artist achieving international attention
Rosemary Thompson is the conductor of the Okanagan Sympony Orchestra, and she'll be leading the team of musicians at the Cleland Theatre in Penticton on Oct. 17 during their first performance of the 2015-2016 season.

OSO opening season with guest violinist

Okanagan Symphony Orchestra will be rehashing the feeling of championing a newly exploited North America

Rosemary Thompson is the conductor of the Okanagan Sympony Orchestra, and she'll be leading the team of musicians at the Cleland Theatre in Penticton on Oct. 17 during their first performance of the 2015-2016 season.
The district’s Long Range Facilities Plan was presented to the public during a presentation on Oct. 14 at the Shatford Centre.

Talk of school closures begins in School District 67

Low enrolment and bleak projections have prompted School District 67 to consider closing some of its schools.

The district’s Long Range Facilities Plan was presented to the public during a presentation on Oct. 14 at the Shatford Centre.
Talents can show up at the Smokey Smith Lounge from anywhere. Pictured is Mexico City's El Javi band, playing their first show in Canada during a weekly jam session, days before they performed a sold out show at the Dream Café in July.

Bandmate of Roger Whittaker jamming at Smokey Smith Lounge

Local musician Brian Russell recorded with Whittaker in the 1970s, and later worked alongside him again on the road as a touring musician

Talents can show up at the Smokey Smith Lounge from anywhere. Pictured is Mexico City's El Javi band, playing their first show in Canada during a weekly jam session, days before they performed a sold out show at the Dream Café in July.
Penticton MLA Dan Ashton (left) at an announcement on Oct. 9 at Slimline Manufacturing in Penticton. The province is spending $71,300 for the City of Penticton to evaluate local employment challenges.

Province invests in labour market study for Penticton

The province is spending $71,300 for the City of Penticton to evaluate local employment challenges.

Penticton MLA Dan Ashton (left) at an announcement on Oct. 9 at Slimline Manufacturing in Penticton. The province is spending $71,300 for the City of Penticton to evaluate local employment challenges.

Mule to feel wrath of Evil Ebenezer



Hiphop artist Evil Ebenezer is coming to the Mule to share his latest album, All That Matters

Connie Denesiuk, Liberal candidate for South Okanagan-West Kootenay, responds to a student's question during Pen High's all-candidates forum at the Shatford Centre on Oct. 13.

ELECTION 2015: Candidates pitch positions to Penticton Secondary students

Concerns of post secondary tuition, a lower voting age and the legality of weed were on the forefront.

Connie Denesiuk, Liberal candidate for South Okanagan-West Kootenay, responds to a student's question during Pen High's all-candidates forum at the Shatford Centre on Oct. 13.
Flavia Aarden-Kilger, beverage facilitator for the 2015 Penticton Oktoberfest, fills a glass full of Erdinger Dunkel — one of the selected brews to be featured at this year's event.

Barrage of beer flooding Oktoberfest

Penticton will celebrate the traditions of Oktoberfest during the 2015 celebration at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

Flavia Aarden-Kilger, beverage facilitator for the 2015 Penticton Oktoberfest, fills a glass full of Erdinger Dunkel — one of the selected brews to be featured at this year's event.
Ringo on the move with two of his All Starr band members, that included the nimble fingers of former Toto guitarist Steve Lukather (left) and ex-Bread Saxman Warren Ham.

Penticton taken under the All-Starr sea

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band took over the South Okanagan Events Centre on Oct. 10

Ringo on the move with two of his All Starr band members, that included the nimble fingers of former Toto guitarist Steve Lukather (left) and ex-Bread Saxman Warren Ham.
A SNAPSHOT FROM the documentary Unbranded, where modern day cowboys lead wild horses from Mexico to Canada. It will be premiering in Penticton on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. during the We Love Documentary Film Festival.

Documentaries for days

The Shatford Centre will be transforming its auditorium into a movie theatre next weekend

A SNAPSHOT FROM the documentary Unbranded, where modern day cowboys lead wild horses from Mexico to Canada. It will be premiering in Penticton on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. during the We Love Documentary Film Festival.

Wineries roll out their barrels

Right after the grapes have finished fermenting, 10 local wineries are inviting the public to sample their product right from the barre

Shoulder season celebration at the Parrot

Shoulder season celebration at the Parrot

The Vidos are only 18 and 19 years old, but they’re ready to swim with the sharks in the music industry

Shoulder season celebration at the Parrot
David Vest will be performing at the Dream Café on Oct. 10

Oldies rocker preserves bygone music

Vest launched his musical career alongside the pioneers of rock and roll, and he's bringing that same era of music to the Dream Café

David Vest will be performing at the Dream Café on Oct. 10
This is the second of a six-part Q&A with the South Okanagan-West Kootenay federal election candidates.

ELECTION 2015: Pen High students get their chance to test the candidates

Penticton Secondary School hosting all candidates forum in advance of their school mock vote.

This is the second of a six-part Q&A with the South Okanagan-West Kootenay federal election candidates.
Wine affairs abundant during fall festival

Wine affairs abundant during fall festival

Organizers have taken the climax for the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival’s 35th season to a new height

Wine affairs abundant during fall festival