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At this time COVID-19 has not been discovered in any of the long-term care facilities named on the Interior Health Authority’s Active Facility Outbreaks list. (File photo)

No COVID-19 cases in local long-term care facilities: Interior Health

Active Facility Outbreaks lists three in Penticton and one in Summerland; none caused by COVID-19

At this time COVID-19 has not been discovered in any of the long-term care facilities named on the Interior Health Authority’s Active Facility Outbreaks list. (File photo)
Young Apex skiers with pictures of the late Brayden Kuroda at a special tribute to him. (Mark Brett - Western News)

Brayden’s spirit shines at mountain tribute

Hundreds turned up at Apex Mountain Resort March 14 to pay tribute to the late Brayden Kuroda

Young Apex skiers with pictures of the late Brayden Kuroda at a special tribute to him. (Mark Brett - Western News)
Dr. Karin Goodison, a medical health officer with Interior Health urged the public to listen only to medical officials about what to do during this pandemic. (Courtesy of the Kitsap Public Health District)

COVID-19: Medical health officer condemns ‘alarmist’ article

A medical health officer with Interior Health upset at article projecting Okanagan COVID-19 deaths

Dr. Karin Goodison, a medical health officer with Interior Health urged the public to listen only to medical officials about what to do during this pandemic. (Courtesy of the Kitsap Public Health District)
David Silye breaks in on teammates Steve Holtz (right) and Evan McIntyre during a practice March 12 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Mark Brett - Western News)

BCHL suspends 2020 playoffs until further notice

Games and hockey-related activity have been cancelled until further notice, due to COVID-19

David Silye breaks in on teammates Steve Holtz (right) and Evan McIntyre during a practice March 12 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Mark Brett - Western News)
The Air Canada gate at the Penticton Regional Airport. Flight schedule changes are planned for May. (file photo)

Earlier departures, later arrivals coming for South Okanagan airport

Starting in May the Air Canada Jazz service between Penticton and Vancouver will change

The Air Canada gate at the Penticton Regional Airport. Flight schedule changes are planned for May. (file photo)
Man missing in the South Okanagan located

Man missing in the South Okanagan located

Victor Genero has been located according to RCMP. He was last seen in Penticton on Feb. 24.

Man missing in the South Okanagan located
RCMP at the apartment building where a man was killed on the morning of April 26, 2017. Crown has since stayed the manslaughter charge against the accused. (file photo)

Charges discontinued in 2017 shooting death of Penticton man

The manslaughter charge against Sylvain Demers has been stayed by Crown

RCMP at the apartment building where a man was killed on the morning of April 26, 2017. Crown has since stayed the manslaughter charge against the accused. (file photo)
The marrying of magic and dance - Celtic Illusion

The marrying of magic and dance – Celtic Illusion

Tickets still available for the Celtic Illusion show which starts at 8 p.m. this Saturday at SOEC

The marrying of magic and dance - Celtic Illusion
Assault charges against Gregory Nield, seen in this 2017 photo at the Penticton court house, have been stayed by the Crown. (File photo)

Man accused of attacking Penticton doctor has charges dropped by Crown

Charges against Gregory Nield for alleged attack on a psychiatrist at PRH stayed by Crown

Assault charges against Gregory Nield, seen in this 2017 photo at the Penticton court house, have been stayed by the Crown. (File photo)
Mock evacuation notice exercise planned for RDOS

Mock evacuation notice exercise planned for RDOS

Penticton Search and Rescue is planning an evacuation excerise Feb. 24 within the RDOS

Mock evacuation notice exercise planned for RDOS
Along with playing the game, Darrien McWatters enjoys refereeing minor hockey games, like this one last weekend in Summerland (top photo). McWatters (below) with her gear heading to the changerooms at Memorial Arena. (Mark Brett - Western News)

Summerland transgender female follows her passion for hockey

“As soon as you put the jersey on, nothing underneath it matters.You are just a hockey player.”

Along with playing the game, Darrien McWatters enjoys refereeing minor hockey games, like this one last weekend in Summerland (top photo). McWatters (below) with her gear heading to the changerooms at Memorial Arena. (Mark Brett - Western News)
Penticton local historian Randy Manuel with a provincial map that has the original name of a mountain between Summerland and Penticton near where two men perished in 1908. (Mark Brett - Western News)

South Okanagan mountain bore racist name for a half century

Nkawala Mountain was initially named in connection with the deaths of two black men.

Penticton local historian Randy Manuel with a provincial map that has the original name of a mountain between Summerland and Penticton near where two men perished in 1908. (Mark Brett - Western News)
RCMP have determined that the suspicious occurrence in Oliver yesterday was not criminal in nature. (File)

Suspicious occurrence in Oliver not criminal in nature: RCMP

Yesterday a man stopped his vehicle and asked three children if they would like to see his puppy.

RCMP have determined that the suspicious occurrence in Oliver yesterday was not criminal in nature. (File)
RCMP are investigating an incident Wednesday in Summerland where a male cyclist was found deceased on Dale Meadows Road. (file photo)

Cyclist found dead on Summerland road

A 54-year-old cyclist was found deceased on Dale Meadows Road in Summerland Wednesday

RCMP are investigating an incident Wednesday in Summerland where a male cyclist was found deceased on Dale Meadows Road. (file photo)
Survivor kittens find their forever home in Okanagan

Survivor kittens find their forever home in Okanagan

Okanagan couple opens their home to feral kittens rescued a year ago and in need of medical help.

Survivor kittens find their forever home in Okanagan
Quality of life; priceless for South Okanagan couple

Quality of life; priceless for South Okanagan couple

An elder couple from Oliver are enjoying their lives again after stem cell therapy

Quality of life; priceless for South Okanagan couple
Federal Conservative Party leadership hopeful Erin O’Toole talks with those attending his visit to Penticton Tuesday at the Time Winery. (Mark Brett - Western News)

O’Toole in Penticton seeking support for Conservative leadership

Erin O’Toole was at the Time Winery in Penticton in his bid for the Conservative Party leadership

Federal Conservative Party leadership hopeful Erin O’Toole talks with those attending his visit to Penticton Tuesday at the Time Winery. (Mark Brett - Western News)
Sgt. James Zucchelli of the B.C. Conservation Officer Service responded to a black bear sighting Friday in Oliver. (file photo)

Black bear sighted in South Okanagan

Young black bear sighted at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course in Oliver.

Sgt. James Zucchelli of the B.C. Conservation Officer Service responded to a black bear sighting Friday in Oliver. (file photo)
Globetrotter B-ball antics dazzle South Okanagan crowd

Globetrotter B-ball antics dazzle South Okanagan crowd

The original Harlem Globetrotters played to a packed house at the South Okanagan Events Centre

Globetrotter B-ball antics dazzle South Okanagan crowd
Serious crash leads to South Okanagan power outage

Serious crash leads to South Okanagan power outage

FortisBC is saying a power outage to over 1,000 customers locally was caused by an mva

Serious crash leads to South Okanagan power outage
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