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Penticton Indian Band joins list of groups condemning legal petition filed against UBC
The snpink’tn (Penticton) Indian Band strongly condemns the recent legal petition filed with the BC Supreme Court by professors Andrew Irvine, Brad Epperly, Michael Treschow, Christopher Kam, and graduate student Natham Cockram of the University of British Columbia (UBC) on April 7, 2025.
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Ministry of transport helping road and and pedestrian safety in Interior
People in British Columbia will benefit from further road and pedestrian safety measures in their communities through the Vision Zero Grant Program.
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Okanagan Sun unveil 2025 BCFC schedule
The Okanagan Sun will open the 2025 British Columbia Football Conference season on the road with a Week 1 trip, Saturday July 19th, to Langley, BC versus the Rams.
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Kelowna Gospel Mission announces new Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Kelowna’s Gospel Mission is pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor Freeman as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective May 5, 2025.
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Open burning permits end April 30 for the Central Okanagan
Open burning season in the Central Okanagan ends on Tuesday, April 30th.
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Vernon RCMP continue call for witnesses to shooting
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is asking for the public's help as they continue to investigate a shooting that left one person injured in Vernon on Wednesday. The incident took place shortly before noon on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in the 4000-block of 25th Street (See previous release)
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Penticton’s Temporary Winter Shelter shows positive results
Penticton’s Temporary Winter Shelter provided care to 91 individuals and resulted in 12 becoming permanently housed.
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ICBC expands Optional insurance distance-based discount
B.C. drivers who drive under 15,000 kilometres annually will soon be eligible for a new discount on their Optional insurance premium. Drivers may save between approximately 10 to 15% on select ICBC Optional coverages depending on how much they drive during their one-year policy term.
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Here’s where transit will be free on election day
Voters in some communities can take advantage of complimentary transportation to cast their votes.
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Greater Vernon Cultural Centre Community Fund-Raising Kick-Off Event
The Greater Vernon Cultural Centre launched its public fund-raising campaign called Together 4 Culture with a kick-off event April 22, 2025 in downtown Vernon.
