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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. (File photo: Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press)

NDP leader Singh to catch hockey game, meet locals in Penticton

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will be in Penticton over the next few days

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. (File photo: Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press)
Testimony ended Wednesday afternoon in Penticton’s B.C. Supreme Court chambers in trial over Princeton man's charges of sexual assault, assault and forcible confinement against a man accused of raping his ex-partner.

Ministry neglect claims allegedly led Penticton pair to life of crime and addiction

Penticton pair have filed a civil lawsuit against the Ministry for Children and Family Development

Testimony ended Wednesday afternoon in Penticton’s B.C. Supreme Court chambers in trial over Princeton man's charges of sexual assault, assault and forcible confinement against a man accused of raping his ex-partner.
Chef Victor Bongo’s annual African peanut soup fundraiser will divert proceeds to those less fortunate, including funds going to Compass Court. (Photo courtesy of Chef Bongo)

Naramata chef’s soup for the soul to help the homeless

Chef Victor Bongo is selling his famous soup from his restaurant in Naramata as a fundraiser

Chef Victor Bongo’s annual African peanut soup fundraiser will divert proceeds to those less fortunate, including funds going to Compass Court. (Photo courtesy of Chef Bongo)
BC Wildfire Service said the northern flank of the Eagle Bluff wildfire is under modified response. This area of the fire is being allowed to take its natural course as it no longer poses a threat to communities or structures. (Photo courtesy of BC Wildfire)

South Okanagan Eagle Bluff wildfire might continue to produce smoke

Mapped at 2,632 hectares in size, the fire is classified at a held status

BC Wildfire Service said the northern flank of the Eagle Bluff wildfire is under modified response. This area of the fire is being allowed to take its natural course as it no longer poses a threat to communities or structures. (Photo courtesy of BC Wildfire)
KISU Swim Club members (from left to right) coach Tina Hoeben, Ashley McMillan, Jaren LeFranc, Jacob Brayshaw, Tyler Wall and Justin Fotherby. The swimmers represented the club at the 2019 Canadian Swimming Championships held in Winnipeg, Man., from Aug. 8 to 11. (Submitted)

Penticton KISU swimmers set Canadian records

KISU Swim Club members at the 2019 Canadian Swimming Championship

KISU Swim Club members (from left to right) coach Tina Hoeben, Ashley McMillan, Jaren LeFranc, Jacob Brayshaw, Tyler Wall and Justin Fotherby. The swimmers represented the club at the 2019 Canadian Swimming Championships held in Winnipeg, Man., from Aug. 8 to 11. (Submitted)
Darren Boyce found this vintage gem of a tape deck while shopping at Penticton’s Value Village in June. He is now searching for whoever is speaking on the tape. (Submitted photo)

Vintage Penticton tape deck is a reel mystery

Penticton man looking for whoever is speaking on a vintage reel-to-reel tape

Darren Boyce found this vintage gem of a tape deck while shopping at Penticton’s Value Village in June. He is now searching for whoever is speaking on the tape. (Submitted photo)
Upcoming concerts and events from around the South Okanagan. Western News graphic

TGIF: Penticton and South Okanagan events listings

Live theatre, concerts, events, art exhibits and more from around the South Okanagan

Upcoming concerts and events from around the South Okanagan. Western News graphic
The Penticton Vees faced the West Kelowna Warriors in their first exhibition game of the season, winning 2-1. (Photo courtesy of the Penticton Vees)

Goalies seal Penticton Vees win in exhibition game versus Warriors

The Penticton Vees and West Kelowna Warriors in BCHL exhibition action

The Penticton Vees faced the West Kelowna Warriors in their first exhibition game of the season, winning 2-1. (Photo courtesy of the Penticton Vees)
BC Wildfire Service is starting to release crews, gear and some equipment from the Eagle Bluff wildfire in the South Okanagan. It is currently listed as held. (Photo courtesy of BC Wildfire)

South Okanagan wildfire monitored closely for hot spots

The Eagle Bluff wildfire, north of Oliver, is classified as held

BC Wildfire Service is starting to release crews, gear and some equipment from the Eagle Bluff wildfire in the South Okanagan. It is currently listed as held. (Photo courtesy of BC Wildfire)
This juvenile Osprey that injured its leg at the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre has returned to the grounds healthy after staff at the centre, along with other assistance, captured the bird and got it to a rehabilitiation centre in Kamloops. (Photo courtesy of Derek Bryson)

Teamwork brings injured South Okanagan osprey back to its nest

A South Okanagan Osprey is back with its family after injuring itself

This juvenile Osprey that injured its leg at the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre has returned to the grounds healthy after staff at the centre, along with other assistance, captured the bird and got it to a rehabilitiation centre in Kamloops. (Photo courtesy of Derek Bryson)
Penticton Vees general manager, president and head coach Fred Harbinson going over drills at the Vees training camp on Monday. (Mark Brett - Western News)

Penticton Vees gearing up for exhibition games

Among their exhibition hockey games are two against the defending champion Brooks Bandits

Penticton Vees general manager, president and head coach Fred Harbinson going over drills at the Vees training camp on Monday. (Mark Brett - Western News)

South Okanagan dangerous offender back in court

Administrative error has led to more court time being used up in Penticton

A direct Penticton to Kelowna, with a stop in Summerland, transit route will be launched on Sept. 3. (Photo courtesy of BC Transit)

New Penticton/Kelowna transit route ready to roll out

Route 70 Penticton/Kelowna will provide a direct trip to Kelowna from Penticton and Summerland

A direct Penticton to Kelowna, with a stop in Summerland, transit route will be launched on Sept. 3. (Photo courtesy of BC Transit)
BC Wildfire Service firefighters at the Eagle Bluff wildfire burning about 10 kilometres south of Okanagan Falls. (Photo courtesy of BC Wildfire)

South Okanagan pays it forward to BC Wildfire Service firefighters

Community members thank Eagle Bluff firefighters through Tim Hortons donations

BC Wildfire Service firefighters at the Eagle Bluff wildfire burning about 10 kilometres south of Okanagan Falls. (Photo courtesy of BC Wildfire)
Dr. Travis Thompson during a shift at Penticton Regional Hospital as part of the UBC Family Practice Residency Program in the South Okanagan in 2017. (Western News file photo)

New way to connect with South Okanagan-Similkameen family physicians

Patients who do not currently have a primary care provider can add their name to a centralized list

Dr. Travis Thompson during a shift at Penticton Regional Hospital as part of the UBC Family Practice Residency Program in the South Okanagan in 2017. (Western News file photo)
Casey Affleck (right) and Anna Pniowksy (left) while filming Light of My Lift. The survivalist thriller has portions of it shot in the Boundary region. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

Casey Affleck’s movie Light of My Life features Southern Interior of B.C.

Film features Academy Award and Emmy Award winners

Casey Affleck (right) and Anna Pniowksy (left) while filming Light of My Lift. The survivalist thriller has portions of it shot in the Boundary region. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)
Sharon Constance Forner was arrested on Aug. 8, 2018 after a strange home invasion in Osoyoos. (screenshot from security video)

Osoyoos woman who threatened mom and baby with butcher knife sentenced

Sharon Constance Forner pleaded guilty to one criminal charge and was sentenced

Sharon Constance Forner was arrested on Aug. 8, 2018 after a strange home invasion in Osoyoos. (screenshot from security video)
Firefighting helicopter returns to the Eagle Bluff wildfire Monday morning. (Mark Brett - Western News)

South Okanagan Eagle Bluff wildfire classified as held

BC Wildfire crews will still work on Eagle Bluff blaze for some time

Firefighting helicopter returns to the Eagle Bluff wildfire Monday morning. (Mark Brett - Western News)
Upcoming concerts and events from around the South Okanagan. Western News graphic

TGIF: Penticton and South Okanagan events listings

Live theatre, concerts, events, art exhibits and more from around the South Okanagan

Upcoming concerts and events from around the South Okanagan. Western News graphic
Sue Wooster, of Australia, is the two-time defending champion of the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur and Senior Championships. The event will be hosted at the Osoyoos Golf Club this weekend and Wooster is expected to return. (Claus Andersen - Golf Canada)

Top women’s golfers in the South Okanagan for Canadian championship

Osoyoos Golf Club hosting the Canadian Women's Mid-Amateur and Senior Championship

Sue Wooster, of Australia, is the two-time defending champion of the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur and Senior Championships. The event will be hosted at the Osoyoos Golf Club this weekend and Wooster is expected to return. (Claus Andersen - Golf Canada)