South Okanagan
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Many British Columbians feeling priced out of housing marketA Habitat for Humanity Canada survey revealed four in five Canadians say homeownership is now a luxury, with British Columbians feeling the brunt of the housing crisis.CanadaNov 15
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Penticton Potters’ Guild puts on ceramic poppy fundraiser for veteransMembers of the Penticton Potters' Guild are creating hundreds of ceramic poppies ahead of Remembrance Day to raise funds for the Penticton Legion.LifestyleNov 7
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Support coming for health-care workers in the South OkanaganResidents in the South Okanagan will now have more access to health care as the province expands the Provincial Rural Retention Incentive (PRRI) program in the region.HealthAug 18
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Emergency department in Oliver to undergo 24th temporary closure this yearInterior Health says emergency services at South Okanagan General Hospital will be unavailable from 1 o'clock on Friday afternoon until Saturday at noon due to staff shortages.CanadaAug 16
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Okanagan Falls residents call for ‘immediate relief’ to prevent excess runoffWith rain in the forecast, some Okanagan Falls residents say they are in imminent danger as excess runoff could flood their properties again.CanadaAug 15
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Police shoot suspect with ‘less-lethal’ round, IIO investigating incidentRCMP say a man was shot with a rubber bullet Monday as officers responded to reports of a stabbing in Penticton. They later found the 911 call had been made by the man himself.CanadaAug 13
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Low-income motel residents face uncertain future in Penticton, B.C.The El Rancho Motel in Penticton is home to nearly 100 low-income residents but potential redevelopment has been looming over the property for years.CanadaAug 12
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Man fined $1,150 for starting campfire despite banA man has been issued a hefty fine by the Oliver Fire Department he lit a camp fire, despite an imposed ban, and the fire got away from him.FireAug 7
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Fire in West Bench area of Penticton deemed under controlThe fire was sized at around two hectares at 5 p.m., and was said to be under control.FireAug 6
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Police investigate fatal Oliver head-on crashA white 1992 Ford Explorer was travelling north on Highway 97 July 31 at 7:58 a.m. when police said it crossed the centre line and struck a southbound vehicle head-on.TrafficAug 6
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