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Despite a growing community in Penticton, the school district is looking to close three schools as the population growth is mainly seniors. As our Taya Fast reports, the district stands out as possibly one of the only Okanagan districts looking to downsize.

The City of Penticton will soon lose hundreds of licensed short-term rentals as the province has denied the city’s request for an exemption to the new regulations. Taya Fast reports.

Work resumes on the UBCO tower construction site in Kelowna, Penticton hosts its annual United Way Breakfast, and the Kelowna City Concert Band rehearses, ahead of its spring show.

Four people were arrested in connection with the death of a 22-year-old Penticton man. Kelowna city council votes to approve a significant pay hike for itself. The City of Kelowna is slated to demolish a notorious home with a list of complaints.

The City of Kelowna has just launched what they’re calling an “alternative revenue initiative” to try and generate more money; two Vernon police officers may be charged relating to an arrest three years ago; Interior Health is confirming a possible drug use incident at Penticton Regional Hospital earlier this week that sent several staff members...

The days for the Childhood Connections Okanagan Family & Childcare Society in Kelowna are numbered after the provincial government didn’t renew its contract; RBC in downtown Penticton has temporarily closed down following an incident earlier this week; Penticton residents under the age of 24 will be getting free access to BC Transit services throughout the...

The Crisis Response team officially launches in Penticton after a two-year-long battle. Tiny homes begin to roll out in Kelowna for the city’s unhoused population. Fuel mitigation got under at a West Kelowna park.

Following a more than two-year-long battle for more mental health help in Penticton, the city, Interior Health, and RCMP gathered Monday to announce the official launch of the Car 40 program. Taya Fast reports.

The Penticton Chamber responds following a rash of petty crimes to start to year. The City of Kelowna may ask the province for short-term rental exemptions. The City of Vernon hits a major target more than 10 years ahead of schedule.

Once again local hockey fans are in for a treat as the British Columbia Hockey League’s 61st All-Star Weekend is set to return to Penticton this Friday and Saturday. The marquee event will bring the best of the league, past and present to the Peach City, starting with the BCHL’s Top Prospects game, then the...

More reaction to the new short-term rental rules that were announced by the province last week. The city of Penticton says they are analyzing how the new regulations will impact the community. Taya Fast reports.

The city of Penticton and local advocates are calling for more housing following the annual homeless count which shows a significant jump in the number of people experiencing homelessness. Taya Fast reports.

The City of Penticton has decided to make some costly changes to the first section of the lake-to-lake bike route. This comes after a call from the council to revisit the design of the bike lane in the downtown area – as concerns were raised by the public. Taya Fast reports.

The City of Penticton looks at the impact of short-term rentals in the community. The Okanagan Regional Library permanently eliminates fines for late returns. And the United Way’s annual kick-off breakfast in Kelowna raises funds for wildfire relief.

A new report shows that thousands of homes across B.C. have moved to short-term rentals, driving down vacancy and driving up rental prices. As our Taya Fast reports, the City of Penticton recently looked at the impact of short-term rentals in the community and has agreed to step up enforcement.

One of the largest proposed housing developments ever in Penticton’s history has been given the green light by the city council. As our Taya Fast reports, the development includes over 1000 residential homes as well as office and retail space.

Canada marks its third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, today. Now a statutory holiday, ceremonies and gatherings were held across the nation, encouraging Canadians to reflect on the residential school system’s painful legacy. In Penticton, the City commemorated with a “Walk for the Children.”

Following an urgent letter calling for more mental health help in town, the City of Penticton is finally going to receive more resources. As our Taya Fast reports, the province announced the expansion of the Car 40 program to the South Okanagan.

It’s another busy weekend in our valley and there’s a lot going on in Penticton. Sydney Morton stopped by the Peach City Beach Cruise to find out which oldies are new this year.

The BC government moves the Okanagan into drought level 2, the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is asking the province to invest in transportation infrastructure, and the Peach City Cruise car show fills up the streets of Penticton this weekend.