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City of Penticton launches ‘safer routes’ pilot project for studentsThe project launched at Carmi Elementary School and Uplands Elementary School. However, the city hopes to launch the program at more schools in the future.CanadaMay 31
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B.C.’s lieutenant-governor tours heritage site in KeremeosBritish Columbia's lieutenant-governor toured a historic site in Keremeos on Monday.CanadaMay 29
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Indigenous RCMP camp returns to West Kelowna, B.C. high schoolOver a dozen students from Mount Boucherie Secondary School are gearing up for a three-day long RCMP camp over the weekend.EducationMay 26
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Penticton, B.C. rainbow crosswalk vandalized 24-hours after installation“Since the installation, there have been many vile comments on social media."CanadaMay 25
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‘The best, best field trip’: Law Day returns to Penticton, B.C. courtsLaw Day returned to Penticton courts after a three year pandemic hiatus. Local students got a tour of the courthouse and put Star War's Luke Skywalker on the stand.CanadaMay 25
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Okanagan Falls, B.C. road still closed due to rockslideMassive boulders are still blocking Green Lake Road in Okanagan Falls. The rocks came tumbling down on Saturday night, splitting the road in two.EnvironmentMay 23
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Naramata, B.C. marks 100th anniversary of its May Day festivalDespite the rain, hundreds of people came together for Naramata’s May Day festival – marking the unofficial start of summer.LifestyleMay 22
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Penticton, B.C. hosts ‘Confronting the White Elephant’ anti-racism forumThe event, Confronting the White Elephant Exploring Anti-Racism, was hosted by South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services.CanadaMay 12
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Okanagan Falls, B.C. residents, officials closely monitoring creek levelsAs of Thursday afternoon, 75 properties along Shuttleworth Creek remain on an evacuation alert.EnvironmentMay 11
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Penticton, B.C. residents hold meeting against protected bike laneMore than 100 concerns were gathered on Tuesday for an open discussion about the bike lane.CanadaMay 10
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Several homes near Cawston, B.C. cut off by mudslideAccording to the Lower Similkameen Indian Band Chief, there are eight homes on the north side, and everyone has been accounted for.CanadaMay 4
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B.C. officials closely monitoring Okanagan Lake levels"Okanagan Lake currently is 88 centimeters below our full pool target that we try to achieve near the end of June."EnvironmentMay 3
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Ferrari-riding rattlesnake ‘Enzo’ doing well in Osoyoos, B.C.A rattlesnake that caught a luxurious car ride from Osoyoos to Vancouver last year was recently found outside of his den in the Nk'Mip DesertEnvironmentMay 1
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New B.C. program aims to help farmers adapt to climate changeThe B.C. government has launched a new program called Perennial Crop Renewal to help farmers grapple with the challenges of climate change.EnvironmentMay 1
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Four-legged hero retires from rescue career in Penticton, B.C.“I'm proud of him and I'm proud of the work that he's done."CanadaApr 27
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Penticton, B.C. book recycling pilot project ‘successful’ so far"We’ve actually been able to divert 12,300 pounds of books from the landfill so it's been a really successful program.”EnvironmentApr 26
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Kaleden, B.C. resident shocked with cost of EV charger upgrade'I just want to make sure people are aware ... ask all the questions before you get too far into it because you might be surprised.'CanadaApr 25
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B.C. funding supports new 2SLGBTQIA+ tourism initiative in the OkanaganDestination BC made a major funding announcement today (Monday) that will support a new initiative in the Thompson Okanagan region.CanadaApr 24
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Cold weather could mean 50% fewer wine grapes in B.C.According to Wine Growers British Columbia, there could be 50 percent fewer wine grapes this year.CanadaApr 20
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New ‘innovative’ supportive housing building set to open in Penticton, B.C.The new supportive housing program is recovery-focused and includes cultural supports.CanadaApr 17
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Man with ‘violent history’ arrested following standoff in West KelownaRCMP did not name the individual taken into custody, and it's not clear if he remains there, but they added there is no concern for public safety.CrimeApr 16
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Penticton, B.C. homeowner ‘frustrated’ with new home warranty processTerry Parkin claims within the first year of moving into a brand-new home in Penticton’s Skaha Hills neighbourhood, he noticed some deficiencies with his flooring.ConsumerApr 12
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Boundaries set for Okanagan Falls, B.C., incorporation studyThe province has officially decided the boundaries for Okanagan Falls incorporation study.CanadaApr 11
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‘Dark and cold’: Residents of flooded Kelowna, B.C., apartment building still without powerResidents of a recently flooded building in Kelowna are calling on the city for help, as the building has been without power since Thursday.CanadaApr 10
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Merritt, B.C. residents rally following another ER closure"Somebody's going to get in a catastrophe situation and we're not going to have any way to help them. It's not just us, it's people travelling on the highway. It's everybody."HealthApr 9
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