Taya Fast

South Okanagan Video Journalist

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• Penticton gas station to rebrand following legal dispute

  A local gas station in Penticton has been at the centre of a legal battle since the beginning of the year.

  Canada

  May 9
• 30th annual McHappy Day: Supporting B.C. families with sick children

  On McHappy Day a portion of proceeds from all menu items sold all day at McDonald’s will go towards Ronald McDonald’s House Charities.

  Lifestyle

  May 7
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• Penticton students help launch ‘Friendly Streets’ initiative

  This is the first of many street painting projects planned for Penticton, which includes community collaboration, asphalt art and other creative elements.

  Canada

  May 3
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• Summerland, B.C. roadwork to proceed following FortisBC delay

  Victoria Road South in Summerland has sat unfished for months.

  Canada

  May 1
• Regional District hosts Penticton emergency preparedness town hall

  The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen hosted an emergency preparedness town hall in Penticton, B.C., on Monday.

  Canada

  Apr 30
• Princeton, B.C. close to having multi-year boil water notice lifted

  The Town of Princeton released an update and timeline for the Memorial Park Wells 1 and 2 replacement project

  Canada

  Apr 25
• Crews battle several new wildfires across Kamloops Fire Centre

  What’s being called the Dutton Creek wildfire grew to around four hectares in size in the Gallagar Lake area and is now classified as being held.

  Fire

  Apr 22
• Three South Okanagan elementary schools set to permanently close

  Three South Okanagan elementary schools will permanently close in June 2025.

  Education

  Apr 18
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• BC Nurses Union members rally for better working conditions in Merritt, B.C.

  The union alleges that Interior Health has ignored renewed calls for increased security on site on top of ongoing staffing shortages.

  Health

  Apr 18
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• Major encampment cleanup in Kelowna, B.C. well underway

  The cleanup is expected to take a couple of days to complete, and the rail trail will be closed to public traffic as the work continues.

  Canada

  Apr 16
• New Kelowna, B.C. complex-care housing units to support mental health, addictions

  An empty lot on Pacific Avenue in Kelowna, B.C., will soon be home to 20 complex-care and 20 supportive housing units.

  Health

  Apr 15
• Over $22K raised through annual United Way Drive-Thru Breakfast in Penticton, B.C.

  The annual United Way Drive-thru Breakfast in Penticton, B.C., raised over $22,000 Thursday morning.

  Canada

  Apr 11
• Decades-old wallet found in Penticton, B.C. returned to owner’s family

  A decades-old wallet has now brought together two families across provincial boundaries.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 10
• Penticton, B.C. resident warning others of phone purchase scam

  According to RCMP, scams like this have become increasingly frequent and sophisticated.

  Crime

  Apr 9
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• Bear pictured carrying garbage bin in Summerland, B.C.

  Resident takes to social media, posts photos of the hungry bear in Summerland, B.C.

  Environment

  Apr 9
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• Celebration of life planned for Penticton, B.C.’s beloved fallen goose

  A broken winged goose named Kevin has been waddling around Penticton since 2022 but died last week following a dog attack.

  Canada

  Apr 5
• Penticton, B.C. health care teams receive international recognition

  On Friday, local officials were presented with the official designation at Penticton Regional Hospital.

  Health

  Apr 5
• Okanagan ski hills mark the end of a challenging season: ‘Wasn’t our best year’

  Ski hills across British Columbia first battled little to no snow on the ground. Then, they faced extreme weather conditions.

  Canada

  Apr 2
• Telus outage impacts critical phone services across the Okanagan

  A Telus outage triggered a code grey at multiple Interior Health (IH) locations including at the Penticton Regional Hospital.

  Health

  Mar 22
• Penticton to receive no leeway on new short-term rental regulations

  Earlier this year, Penticton City Council sent a letter to the province asking for flexibility, however the province recently denied the request.

  Canada

  Mar 21
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• Two years since launch, Penticton, B.C. community fridge busier than ever

  Each day a minimum of 100 people open the fridge doors at the Purple Pantry in Penticton, B.C., whether that be to donate or to take what they need.

  Economy

  Mar 19
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• Okanagan crews battle two early season wildfires amid dry conditions

  Following two wildfires this weekend in the Okanagan, officials are warning of an early start to the fire season amid tinder dry conditions.

  Fire

  Mar 18
• Two Kelowna residents to bike across Canada in aid of mental health

  Kelowna residents Joe Elsey and Will Evans have launched a project called “Bloody Long Ride.”

  Lifestyle

  Mar 15
• West Kelowna robotics team qualifies for world championships

  A West Kelowna high school robotics team will represent Western Canada at the First Robotics Competition in Houston, Texas next month. They're seeking help to get there.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 13
• Okanagan growers voice concerns over proposed apple commission

  BC Fruit Growers is working to potentially form an apple marketing commission to support the industry, however, some local farmers believe it will only create more red tape.

  Economy

  Mar 11