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The next two games of the series will be held in Revelstoke. Bob Marsh File Photo

Grizzlies squeeze by Princeton 2-1 in second game of conference final

Series stands at one game a piece and heads to Revelstoke

The next two games of the series will be held in Revelstoke. Bob Marsh File Photo
Penticton Vees continue their winning streak with a thumping of Merritt Centennials 10-0 on home ice Saturday night. (Cherie Morgan)

Penticton Vees thump Merritt Centennials 10-0

Aydar Suniev scored a hat-trick in front of 2,795 fans at the SOEC

Penticton Vees continue their winning streak with a thumping of Merritt Centennials 10-0 on home ice Saturday night. (Cherie Morgan)
Michael Charles, an inductee of the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame, is coming to Penticton’s Dream Cafe on April 22. (Submitted)

Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee ready to rock Penticton

Australia’s Michael Charles will be at the Dream Cafe on Saturday, April 22

Michael Charles, an inductee of the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame, is coming to Penticton’s Dream Cafe on April 22. (Submitted)
Penticton City Hall. (Western News - File)

Penticton council narrowly approves 9.5% tax increase

Coun. Helena Konanz’ last-minute motion to lower the hike to five per cent was defeated

Penticton City Hall. (Western News - File)
The Okanagan Valley Throwdown returned to Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Saturday, March 18, welcoming cross-fit competitors from across Western Canada. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

PHOTOS: Okanagan Valley Throwdown brings strength, agility to Penticton

The 10th edition of the two-day event continues Sunday, March 19, at the trade and convention centre

The Okanagan Valley Throwdown returned to Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Saturday, March 18, welcoming cross-fit competitors from across Western Canada. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
Penticton Vees forward josh Nadeau scored a hat trick Friday night, March 17, in the team’s 9-2 victory against the Nanaimo Clippers. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)

Penticton Vees down Nanaimo Clippers 9-2 on home ice, collect 11th straight win

Penticton returns to the SOEC on Saturday to host the Merritt Centennials

Penticton Vees forward josh Nadeau scored a hat trick Friday night, March 17, in the team’s 9-2 victory against the Nanaimo Clippers. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)
The Penticton Vees will battle the Trail Smoke Eaters in the first round of the 2023 B.C. Hockey League Playoffs. (Photo- Jennifer Small)

Penticton Vees to meet Trail Smoke Eaters in BCHL Playoffs: Schedule released

First round series will be a rematch from the 2022 playoffs and kicks off on March 31

The Penticton Vees will battle the Trail Smoke Eaters in the first round of the 2023 B.C. Hockey League Playoffs. (Photo- Jennifer Small)
The Keremeos Elks hosted barrel racing at the rodeo grounds on Victoria Day. Guests got to take in the amazing speed and agility of horse and rider. (Susan Chaworth-Musters photo)

Keremeos Rodeo Parade returns on Victoria Day

Registration for the parade is now open

The Keremeos Elks hosted barrel racing at the rodeo grounds on Victoria Day. Guests got to take in the amazing speed and agility of horse and rider. (Susan Chaworth-Musters photo)
Athletes from across the Okanagan competed in the 2019 Okanagan Valley Throwdown in Penticton. (Western News)

Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Penticton

Okanagan Valley Throwdown, BCHL Finals rematch and first-ever sports expo all coming up

Athletes from across the Okanagan competed in the 2019 Okanagan Valley Throwdown in Penticton. (Western News)
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Penticton considering new bylaw to enforce ‘public nuisance’ at bus stops, drive-thrus

If passed, bylaws officers would have more authority to enforce disorderly conduct in public spaces

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Morning Start: Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Your morning start for Friday, March 17

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Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How Irish are you?

St. Patrick’s Day, on March 17, is a celebration of Ireland and Irish culture

Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will review its emergency management plan. The awarding of a contract for this plan has since come under scrutiny. (Black Press file photo)

Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen examining emergency plan contract

The decision to award the contract has come under scrutiny over conflict of interest concerns

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will review its emergency management plan. The awarding of a contract for this plan has since come under scrutiny. (Black Press file photo)
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Penticton’s bike lane is back in the budget

Coun. Ryan Graham called for a re-vote to keep $1.5M funding for the last phase

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This is the rendering if the new Four Points by Sheraton Hotel at 903 Vernon Avenue which is nearing completion. (Mundi)

Road closes to complete new 6-storey Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Penticton

Section of Alberni Street between Westminster Ave. and Vernon Ave. is now closed

This is the rendering if the new Four Points by Sheraton Hotel at 903 Vernon Avenue which is nearing completion. (Mundi)
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Carolyn Bennett will be in Penticton on Friday to make a funding announcement. (File photo)

Federal minister of addictions making funding announcement in Penticton

Money will support people at risk of substance use-related harms and overdose

Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Carolyn Bennett will be in Penticton on Friday to make a funding announcement. (File photo)
Council voted Wednesday, March 15, to grant the Downtown Penticton Business Improvement Association with $15,000 in cash and an additional in-kind grant of $7,500. (Western News - File)

Council grants Downtown Penticton Association with $22K, twice the recommended amount

‘I’d like to see a little bit of a better investment in these events,’ said Coun. Ryan Graham

Council voted Wednesday, March 15, to grant the Downtown Penticton Business Improvement Association with $15,000 in cash and an additional in-kind grant of $7,500. (Western News - File)
A biologist and wild horse researcher is calling for stronger federal and provincial protections for the animals after 17 carcasses were found in rural British Columbia. Wild horse mares walk along an oil and gas roadway on crown land near Sundre, Alta., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Researcher calls for more wild horse protections after 17 shot dead in rural B.C.

Animals found about 65 kilometres west of Kamloops, near Walhachin

A biologist and wild horse researcher is calling for stronger federal and provincial protections for the animals after 17 carcasses were found in rural British Columbia. Wild horse mares walk along an oil and gas roadway on crown land near Sundre, Alta., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The Penticton Silver Bullets will play for the Coy Cup from March 28 to April, after completing a two-game sweep of the Rossland Warriors last weekend. (Submitted)

Penticton Silver Bullets advance to 2023 Coy Cup Championships in Quesnel

Senior men’s hockey team sweeps Rossland Warriors; will play for Coy Cup March 29 - April 1

The Penticton Silver Bullets will play for the Coy Cup from March 28 to April, after completing a two-game sweep of the Rossland Warriors last weekend. (Submitted)
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Morning Start: Upcoming Kids Yes Day

Your morning start for Thursday, March 16

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