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While much of British Columbia had below normal snow levels, the Okanagan, Boundary, Nicola and Upper Fraser West regions had more snow than usual as of March 1, 2023. (BC River Forecast Centre image)

March snow measurements near normal in much of B.C.

Levels in Okanagan, Boundary, Nicola and Upper Fraser West regions significantly higher than usual

While much of British Columbia had below normal snow levels, the Okanagan, Boundary, Nicola and Upper Fraser West regions had more snow than usual as of March 1, 2023. (BC River Forecast Centre image)
Skaha Meadows Golf Course in Penticton opened for the season on Feb. 8, 2023. Snowfall shortly after put a halt on consistent operations until early March. As of March 8, they are open for the season. (Photo- Skaha Meadows Golf Course/Facebook)

Golf in February: Penticton course the first in Okanagan to open for season

Skaha Meadows opened Feb. 8; Penticton Golf and Country tees off March 9

Skaha Meadows Golf Course in Penticton opened for the season on Feb. 8, 2023. Snowfall shortly after put a halt on consistent operations until early March. As of March 8, they are open for the season. (Photo- Skaha Meadows Golf Course/Facebook)
The Start Here Penticton Job Fair is on today March 9 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre until 5 p.m. (City of Penticton)

Job Fair on today at Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

Over 60 employers looking to hire at the fair that goes until 5 p.m.

The Start Here Penticton Job Fair is on today March 9 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre until 5 p.m. (City of Penticton)
The dam at Thirsk Lake, west of Summerland, was expanded in 2007. A crack has now been discovered where the old and new portions of the dam meet. (Summerland Review file photo) The dam at Thirsk Lake, west of Summerland, was expanded in 2007. This is one of numerous dams in Summerland’s water system. (Summerland Review file photo)

COLUMN: Taking the initiative to protect Summerland’s drinking water

Summerland council is dealing with issues affecting its watershed and water supply

  • Mar 9, 2023
The dam at Thirsk Lake, west of Summerland, was expanded in 2007. A crack has now been discovered where the old and new portions of the dam meet. (Summerland Review file photo) The dam at Thirsk Lake, west of Summerland, was expanded in 2007. This is one of numerous dams in Summerland’s water system. (Summerland Review file photo)
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LETTER: Summerland does not need expensive aquatic centre

Costly pool will not bring people to community

  • Mar 9, 2023
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Jonathan the Tortoise. (Twitter)

Morning Start: Jonathan the Tortoise

Your morning start for Thursday, March 9

Jonathan the Tortoise. (Twitter)
Riders in the 2022 Okanagan Granfondo at the start line in downtown Penticton last July. (Monique Tamminga Western News)

Okanagan Granfondo staying in Penticton for 5 more years

The now-called Okanagan Granfondo Penticton returns on July 9

Riders in the 2022 Okanagan Granfondo at the start line in downtown Penticton last July. (Monique Tamminga Western News)
Maui’s Teahouse in Penticton is nominated in two categories for the 2023 Small Business BC Awards. The bubble tea cafe was named after Maui the dog. (Maui’s Teahouse Facebook.)

Penticton bubble tea café nominated for pair of Small Business BC awards

Maui’s Teahouse opened in July 2022 and can be voted for in two different categories

Maui’s Teahouse in Penticton is nominated in two categories for the 2023 Small Business BC Awards. The bubble tea cafe was named after Maui the dog. (Maui’s Teahouse Facebook.)
The Oliver branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is the latest victim of the ongoing plague of break-and-enters in the community. (Google Streetview)

Oliver Legion latest victim of break-and-enter

The community remains plagued by break-and-enters

The Oliver branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is the latest victim of the ongoing plague of break-and-enters in the community. (Google Streetview)
Daniel Buchbinder, an 18-year-old defenceman from Buffalo, New York, has committed to the Vees for the 2023-2024 season. (Photo- Courtesy of the Penticton Vees)

Penticton Vees recruit New York defenceman in response to expected roster turnover

18-year-old Daniel Buchbinder joins a long Penticton recruitment list for next season

Daniel Buchbinder, an 18-year-old defenceman from Buffalo, New York, has committed to the Vees for the 2023-2024 season. (Photo- Courtesy of the Penticton Vees)
Penticton Superstore has seen the most shoplifting by far in 2022. (Google)

Big box grocery stores in Penticton being hit hard by food theft

‘Shoplifting food has a huge impact on our community’ — RCMP

Penticton Superstore has seen the most shoplifting by far in 2022. (Google)
A prolific Princeton based criminal was arrested once again in Keremeos, this time for driving into a police officer’s vehicle. (Black Press File)

Career criminal with almost 100 convictions arrested after Keremeos police car rammed

Blake Tyler Dunstall allegedly drove into the officer’s vehicle in an attempt to escape

A prolific Princeton based criminal was arrested once again in Keremeos, this time for driving into a police officer’s vehicle. (Black Press File)
While much of the snow is gone from valley bottoms in the Okanagan, Summerland’s two measurement sites are both above average levels. The latest measurements were taken March 1. (Pixabay photo)

Summerland snow measurements above normal levels

Latest information was gathered on March 1

While much of the snow is gone from valley bottoms in the Okanagan, Summerland’s two measurement sites are both above average levels. The latest measurements were taken March 1. (Pixabay photo)
Hungry Bear Power Bites Café is opening on April 1, inside the Penticton airport. (Photo- Penticton Regional Airport)

New café opening inside Penticton Regional Airport

Hungry Bear Power Bites Café opens on April 1

Hungry Bear Power Bites Café is opening on April 1, inside the Penticton airport. (Photo- Penticton Regional Airport)
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Morning Start: International Women’s Day

Your morning start for Wednesday, March 8

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Eliza Reid and her husband, Gudni Johannesson are shown in this handout image during his campaign in Iceland. Voters in Iceland have elected a new president, and in doing so have made the Canadian woman the Nordic nation’s new first lady. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Hakon Broder Lund

COLUMN: Iceland close to closing gender gap

In honour of International Women’s Day, Vernon writer examines where one country is seeing success

Eliza Reid and her husband, Gudni Johannesson are shown in this handout image during his campaign in Iceland. Voters in Iceland have elected a new president, and in doing so have made the Canadian woman the Nordic nation’s new first lady. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Hakon Broder Lund
In 2018, Viola Desmond was celebrated on the Canadian $10 bill. Why is she featured on this banknote? (Government of Canada photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about accomplishments by Canadian women?

March 8 is International Women’s Day

In 2018, Viola Desmond was celebrated on the Canadian $10 bill. Why is she featured on this banknote? (Government of Canada photo)
Mayor Julius Bloomfield is set to talk to the Chamber about the budget and future goals in Penticton. (Submitted)

Penticton mayor to speak at Chamber’s new ‘State of the City’ series

Chamber will hear from Julius Bloomfield on the budget and future of Penticton

Mayor Julius Bloomfield is set to talk to the Chamber about the budget and future goals in Penticton. (Submitted)
Built in 1915, this Tudor-style home that has been Bogner's restaurant since 1976 will be torn down and turned into office space. (Monique Tamminga Western News)

Final approvals pave way for demolition of historic Penticton restaurant

Ministry of Transportation approved termination of the land use contract for Bogner’s

Built in 1915, this Tudor-style home that has been Bogner's restaurant since 1976 will be torn down and turned into office space. (Monique Tamminga Western News)
Pool closure.

Penticton pool closed on Sunday for KISU swim meet

All the pools including leisure and hot tubs are closed to the public

Pool closure.