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City hopes to take bus on test drive

City hopes to take bus on test drive

When Penticton council narrowly approved the purchase of eight new former-Olympic buses last year, one of the concerns raised was that the city’s buses often run well-under capacity, necessitating huge civic subsidies for most trips.

Assault charge puts 'high-risk' man back behind bars

A man determined to be a high risk to commit a sexual offence found himself back in jail after being released just over a month ago.
Candidates set to showcase their talents

Candidates set to showcase their talents

The Cleland Theatre will be brimming with talent next week as a group of young women work towards their crowning achievement.

Liberals hit town for convention

More than 1,000 BC Liberal delegates will be in Penticton today and Saturday for the governing party’s biennial convention.
Minister wants answers on ICBC rates

Minister wants answers on ICBC rates

Rita Chretien back in Penticton

Rita Chretien back in Penticton

Rita Chretien and family members returned to British Columbia late Tuesday afternoon.

City adds festival to summer lineup

A new two-day music festival is coming to Penticton this summer.
Romp makes a splash in return to Penticton lakeshore

Romp makes a splash in return to Penticton lakeshore

About 50 people joined the Okanagan School of the Arts and the City of Penticton Saturday to celebrate the reinstallation of sculptor Chong Fahcheong’s The Romp.

Osoyoos plans to restrict water use

Osoyoos is planning on introducing a water conservation bylaw restricting watering between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Prison site likely to be selected before Penticton votes

It is likely that the provincial government will choose a location for its new correctional centre sometime before the City of Penticton holds its June 18 binding referendum, according to the Solicitor General Shirley Bond.