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Man suspected of conspiracy to commit murder seeks home confinement rather than time in jail

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A court ordered publication ban is in place and the Leader is not allowed to publish the names of individuals connected to the case to protect the identities of those involved with the ongoing police investigation.See the Story

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Special Truth and Reconciliation ceremony held for seniors at Village at the Station in Penticton

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A group of 30 seniors living at Penticton’s Village at the Station long-term care facility were treated to a special Indigenous ceremony Monday morning, ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory holiday observed on Tuesday.See the Story

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British Columbia - Forty-three homes open for people in Osoyoos

Osoyoos Indian Band members and Osoyoos residents will have access to 43 new affordable rental homes with the opening of mxitp Cedar Lane Apartments.Osoyoos · Osoyoos Read Article

In-person utility bill pickup available at Oliver Town Hall during postal strike (Oliver/Osoyoos)

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Oliver residents can pickup utility invoices at Town Hall during the ongoing Canada Post strike. As of Oct. 8, utility invoices will be available for in-person pickup from the finance department. "To protect your privacy - including mailing addresses and access codes - residents must present ph...Canada Post · Oliver Read Article

Lower Similkameen Indian Band lifts campfire ban on reserve lands (Oliver/Osoyoos)

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The Lower Similkameen Indian Band has rescinded its campfire ban as of noon Thursday. In a press release, LSIB said the ban on campfires on reserve lands and the traditional territory of the smǝlqmíx-syilx would be lifted. The move follows regional campfire bans lifted from BC Wildfire Servi...Oliver, British Columbia · Oliver Read Article

Kaleden family opening up their handcrafted Halloween trail with new surprises (Penticton)

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For the fifth year running, a Kaleden family farm is opening up their custom-made Halloween trail to the community. Out by the Twin Lakes turnoff, Sagebrush Ranch set up its festive trail every Hallows Eve with spooky interactive decorations winding through the trees, all with different themes and c...Halloween · Penticton Read Article

New Summerland sergeant walks council through mostly positive crime stats, challenges of small team (Summerland)

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Summerland RCMP welcomed a new sergeant onto their team this past month, with decades of experience in the field. RCMP Sgt. Duncan McGeorge spoke to council on Wednesday to present the quarter two crime stats, which saw an increase in break and enters, along with assault. McGeorge said he's been in ...Summerland, British Columbia · Summerland Read Article

City of Penticton encouraging residents to prepare for earthquakes with upcoming drill (Penticton)

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The City of Penticton is hoping residents will join them by participating in the Great B.C. ShakeOut Earthquake Drills later this month. BC sees more than 3,000 earthquakes occurring every year. Small earthquakes are often felt in the city and throughout the Okanagan. "In our area, we have th...Earthquake · Penticton Read Article

Society pitches wheelchair access to the top of Giant's Head Mountain to Summerland council (Summerland)

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Members of the SOS Wheelchair Society presented to Summerland council on Wednesday afternoon, hoping to see work done to provide wheelchair access to the top of Giant's Head Mountain. Bob Richards said their society has a goal to expand the ways that people in wheelchairs can enjoy the Okanagan's co...Summerland, British Columbia · Summerland Read Article

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Man suspected of conspiracy to commit murder seeks home confinement rather than time in jail

Special Truth and Reconciliation ceremony held for seniors at Village at the Station in Penticton

Last week's top stories

British Columbia - Forty-three homes open for people in Osoyoos

In-person utility bill pickup available at Oliver Town Hall during postal strike (Oliver/Osoyoos)

Lower Similkameen Indian Band lifts campfire ban on reserve lands (Oliver/Osoyoos)

'It's all about Kelowna', says retiring radio show host

Genetic testing could identify invasive mussels on B.C.-bound boats

Thumbs-up for takedown of decrepit old motel

Kaleden family opening up their handcrafted Halloween trail with new surprises (Penticton)

New Summerland sergeant walks council through mostly positive crime stats, challenges of small team (Summerland)

City of Penticton encouraging residents to prepare for earthquakes with upcoming drill (Penticton)

Society pitches wheelchair access to the top of Giant's Head Mountain to Summerland council (Summerland)

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British Columbia - Forty-three homes open for people in Osoyoos

In-person utility bill pickup available at Oliver Town Hall during postal strike (Oliver/Osoyoos)

Lower Similkameen Indian Band lifts campfire ban on reserve lands (Oliver/Osoyoos)

'It's all about Kelowna', says retiring radio show host

Genetic testing could identify invasive mussels on B.C.-bound boats

Thumbs-up for takedown of decrepit old motel

Kaleden family opening up their handcrafted Halloween trail with new surprises (Penticton)

New Summerland sergeant walks council through mostly positive crime stats, challenges of small team (Summerland)

City of Penticton encouraging residents to prepare for earthquakes with upcoming drill (Penticton)

Society pitches wheelchair access to the top of Giant's Head Mountain to Summerland council (Summerland)