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Penticton fire crews knock down vehicle fire

The Penticton Fire Department responded to multiple calls of a vehicle in flames on South Main St.

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The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is offering agriculturalists a break on grinding onsite whole agricultural trees and vines.

Wildstone Construction Group one of Canada’s best again

Wildstone Construction Group named one of Canada's top 50 companies for sixth year

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is offering agriculturalists a break on grinding onsite whole agricultural trees and vines.
Brayden Kuroda of Penticton passed away Feb.17 at age 19. He is remembered for his “infectious smile” having touched many people in his short life. (File photo)

Brayden Kuroda remembered as talented and kind-hearted, with infectious smile

Celebration of life will take place March 30 at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre

Brayden Kuroda of Penticton passed away Feb.17 at age 19. He is remembered for his “infectious smile” having touched many people in his short life. (File photo)
Hercules Gilman of the KISU Swim Club sporting the nine medals he won at the recent Winter Regional A Swim Championship in Salmon Arm. (Submitted photo)

KISU swimmers in the groove at winter regionals

The KISU Swim Club turned in a strong showing at the recent winter regional meet in Salmon Arm

Hercules Gilman of the KISU Swim Club sporting the nine medals he won at the recent Winter Regional A Swim Championship in Salmon Arm. (Submitted photo)
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Cops and Maggie to battle it out on the ice in March 4 fundraiser

Penticton RCMP will play an exhibition game with staff and students of Princess Margaret for charity

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Vees win in overtime to clinch Interior Division quarter finals

The Penticton Vees needed overtime to win their quarter final playoff series against West Kelowna

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An Air Canada Express plane lands at Penticton Regional Airport. The airline has announced time schedule changes for flights starting in May.  (Mark Brett - Western News)

Earlier departures, later arrivals coming for Penticton Regional Airport

Starting in May the Air Canada Jazz service between Penticton and Vancouver will change

An Air Canada Express plane lands at Penticton Regional Airport. The airline has announced time schedule changes for flights starting in May.  (Mark Brett - Western News)
KISU Swimmers of the Month for February are (left to right) Nils Cuypers, Acacia Benn, Cecelia Vilches, Brooklyn Follestad and Greta Zapparoli. (Submitted photo)

KISU recognizes Swimmers of the Month

Five members of the KISU Swim Club were recently recognized for their efforts

KISU Swimmers of the Month for February are (left to right) Nils Cuypers, Acacia Benn, Cecelia Vilches, Brooklyn Follestad and Greta Zapparoli. (Submitted photo)
This photo of City of Penticton bylaw officers taking down a homeless camp on munincipal-owned property on Main Street in July 2019 by Western News photographer Mark Brett is one of three finalists in the B.C. Yukon Community Newspaper Association Awards. (Mark Brett - Western News)

News’ staffers finalists in B.C. Yukon awards

Western News editor Phil McLachlan and photographer Mark Brett finalists in Ma Murray Awards

This photo of City of Penticton bylaw officers taking down a homeless camp on munincipal-owned property on Main Street in July 2019 by Western News photographer Mark Brett is one of three finalists in the B.C. Yukon Community Newspaper Association Awards. (Mark Brett - Western News)
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The majesty of dance and illusion comes to life on stage

Celtic Illusion; the magic of dance performed at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

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Penticton Vees Caron Kosobud breaks out of his end in the first period against his West Kelowna Warriros oppoents during the opening game of the Interior Division B.C. Hockey League Playoffs Feb. 27 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Mark Brett - Western News)

South Okanagan mayors put their BCHL jerseys on the line

Mayors of Penticton and West Kelowna make a "friendly" wager on the BCHL series outcome.

Penticton Vees Caron Kosobud breaks out of his end in the first period against his West Kelowna Warriros oppoents during the opening game of the Interior Division B.C. Hockey League Playoffs Feb. 27 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Mark Brett - Western News)
Penticton Vees Caron Kosobud breaks out of his end in the first period against his West Kelowna Warriros oppoents during the opening game of the Interior Division B.C. Hockey League Playoffs Feb. 27 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Mark Brett - Western News)

Vees push Warriors to the brink of elimination with 9-2 win

The Penticton Vees made it three games in a row and are now in a position to sweep the Warriors

Penticton Vees Caron Kosobud breaks out of his end in the first period against his West Kelowna Warriros oppoents during the opening game of the Interior Division B.C. Hockey League Playoffs Feb. 27 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Mark Brett - Western News)
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Brief respite for Wills in cancer battle

Nine-year-old Wills Hodgkinson gets to come home from B.C. Children's Hospital

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RCMP at the apartment building where a man was killed on the morning of April 26, 2017. Crown has since stayed the manslaughter charge against the accused. (file photo)

Charges discontinued in 2017 shooting death of Penticton man

The manslaughter charge against Sylvain Demers has been stayed by Crown

RCMP at the apartment building where a man was killed on the morning of April 26, 2017. Crown has since stayed the manslaughter charge against the accused. (file photo)
The Penticton Fire Department responded to a “false malicious” alarm at the Winners Home Sense store on Warren Avenue Feb. 26. (File photo)

Fire crews respond to ‘false malicious’ fire alarm at Penticton business

The Penticton Fire Department was called to a structure fire that turned out to be a false alarm

The Penticton Fire Department responded to a “false malicious” alarm at the Winners Home Sense store on Warren Avenue Feb. 26. (File photo)
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Vees have a short-handed romp over visiting West Kelowna Warriors

The Penticton Vees scored three short-handed goals to take a 1-0 series lead over West Kelowna

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Drummer Zac Gauthier and his Bring the Noise! show is coming to the Cleland Theatre March 8 as part of the Children's Showcase schedule. (Mark Brett - Western News)

Gauthier will Bring Home the Noise for Children’s Showcase

Zac Gauthier is coming the Cleland Theatre and will Bring Home the Noise on March 8.

Drummer Zac Gauthier and his Bring the Noise! show is coming to the Cleland Theatre March 8 as part of the Children's Showcase schedule. (Mark Brett - Western News)
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The marrying of magic and dance – Celtic Illusion

Tickets still available for the Celtic Illusion show which starts at 8 p.m. this Saturday at SOEC

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Maggie AA Okanagan Zone champions

The Princess Margaret Mustangs won all three Okanagan Zone championship games - on to the BC's

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Man accused of attacking Penticton doctor has charges dropped by Crown

Charges against Gregory Nield for alleged attack on a psychiatrist at PRH stayed by Crown