West Bench
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Regional District targeting invasive tree species in PentictonThe Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is going after three invasive tree species in the region.EnvironmentDec 21, 2023
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Public transit expanding in South Okanagan with more daily trips, new routeThe extra trips will result in enhanced convenience and shorter wait times, while a new route will provide transit service to a new area.CanadaDec 17, 2021
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‘They killed them all’: British Columbia chicken coop raided by black bearsMongeau says bear activity in the neighbourhood started ramping up around two weeks ago.ÂCanadaMay 19, 2021
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‘It could have gotten out of control’: Penticton fire quickly quashedFirefighters were quick to knock down a midnight blaze on Penticton Indian Band.FireJun 16, 2019
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Residents warned of smoke, flames during simulated wildfire training exercise near PentictonHundreds of firefighters from 25 jurisdictions across B.C. will attend the symposium to hone their wildfire-fighting skills.CanadaApr 29, 2019
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Landslide closes West Bench Hill Road in PentictonWest Bench landslideApr 12, 2018
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Brush fire damages homes and forces evacuations in subdivision near PentictonThe blaze is burning off Westwood Drive, in the West Bench area.FireJul 20, 2017
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Parents ‘cautiously optimistic’ as School Board 67 moves ahead with funding application"We feel like thousands of pounds are off our shoulders. It is on the government now," said board chair Linda Van Alphen.Jun 24, 2016
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Students fill School District 67 lawn to protest closuresDisappointed at looming closures in the Okanagan Skaha School District, students and parents held a protest Tuesday afternoon on the lawn of the district offices.EducationMar 29, 2016
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‘Please don’t close our school’: Reactions pour in after Penticton, Summerland school closure announcementsAfter months of turmoil in the Okanagan-Skaha School District, the board has finally revealed which schools will be closing.Mar 10, 2016
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