pentictonherald.ca
At just 18 years old, TS was walking toward the mountains, carrying nothing but exhaustion, hunger, and uncertainty about where to turn next. Homeless and hopeless, they stumbled upon a community BBQ at the BGC Okanagan Downtown Youth Shelter.
Local News | pentictonherald.ca
Okanagan Falls Elementary School would like to thank the Falls Corner Market with Chester’s Chicken for donating $800 to supply students with wireless headsets for the fine arts program, and the OK Falls Legion for their donation, and all of …
Obituaries | pentictonherald.ca
Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death.
Boultbee named shadow minister | News | pentictonherald.ca
Nov 20, 2024 · Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee has been named to shadow cabinet in the position of Children and Family Development. Conservative leader John Rustad, official Leader of the Opposition, announced his positions, Wednesday.
Sentenced to life in prison | News | pentictonherald.ca
Nov 22, 2024 · A B.C. Supreme Court judge sentenced a man convicted in the “savage” slayings of two brothers to life in prison without parole eligibility for 18 years following a brutal double murder in Naramata in 2021.
PAC treasurer nailed for stealing money | News | pentictonherald.ca
Nov 22, 2024 · Crown counsel said they would have asked for Blanchard to be jailed had she not admitted her guilt and repaid the money she stole. With a suspended sentence, Blanchard will have a criminal record, while she would not have received one had a …
Mayor asks, how much housing do we need? - pentictonherald.ca
Nov 26, 2024 · Survey respondents expressed particular concern with the cost of housing, including the cost of construction and the cost of land. Some 44% of residents said they spend more than 30% of their before-tax income on housing, which is the point where housing is considered unaffordable.
Another tough year for Oliver’s tourism | News | pentictonherald.ca
Nov 22, 2024 · The increase of American visitors is not only from nearby Washington State, but also faraway places like Florida, Ohio and New York, he said. “They’re doing bucket list trips, coming and using us on their way to Alaska or different parts of the country,” he said.
Eby’s centralization of power undermines accountability and ...
Nov 25, 2024 · Amelia Boultbee, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Penticton-Summerland, is raising concerns over Premier David Eby’s decision to centralize municipal relations within the Premier’s Office, effectively sidelining the Minister of Municipal Affairs and eroding trust in provincial governance.
Postal strike entering its second week | News | pentictonherald.ca
Nov 22, 2024 · Spirits were high as Canada Post workers and their pets patrolled the picket line Thursday in front of the post office’s Rutland Road location. On Day 6 of a nationwide