Public warned of sex offender

Convicted sex offender Ronald Arthur Teneycke has moved from Oliver to Gallagher Lake, spurring a public notification to be sent out by B.C. Corrections Branch. “We certainly don’t take these decisions lightly, but after some very careful consideration we issued this notification because we do believe it is in the public... more

Stardom hasn’t spoiled Penticton’s prized Hawk

Growing up in Penticton playing the sport he loved, Duncan Keith always dreamed of one day suiting up for his favourite NHL team. Just over four years ago that wish came true — at least in part. “I don’t want to say... more

• Tips from the public help catch suspected robber
• City at a loss over events centre deficit
• Low attendance not to blame for marketing director’s dismissal

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Junior Lakers best in the valley

All hail the Pen High junior Lakers. The girls volleyball team, guided by coach Paul Mend, defended its territory for a second season. Falling to the purple and yellow were the Fulton Lady Maroons 25-18, 25-11 during the Okanagan Valley championship.... more

• Good times for KISU swimmers in Vernon
• Vees aim to perform during family weekend
• House holler

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ZZ Top explodes into Penticton

It’s hard to tell which was louder, the band or the near capacity crowd that filled the South Okanagan Events Centre to see legendary blues rockers ZZ Top perform Friday. ZZ Top’s sparse sound is reflected in their stage setup —... more

• Film club offers choices for cinema fans
• Many Hats staging auditions for 2010
• Warm up to a trip to Iceland

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Students get charge out of competition

A group of kids from Naramata Elementary scored big last week in competition, bringing home a trophy and finishing second only to a much more experienced team. This wasn’t any regular sports tournament, however. The Robo Rockers team from Naramata Elementary... more

• ZZ Top brings Texas to Penticton
• Hotel provides boost in quest for literacy
• Market finds home in new arena

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David Black donates $500,000 to BC Cancer Foundation

The BC Cancer Foundation has received a $500,000 donation from David Black, one of the Vice-Chairs of the Inspire the World capital campaign. The $10 million campaign will fund a 10,000 square foot construction and renovation to create a state-of-the-art... more

• Wireless reaches far corners of B.C.

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Paranoia reaches pandemic proportions

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” These were the immortal words delivered by U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt during his 1933 inaugural address. They helped inspire his nation through an economic depression and world war — but... more

• A death-grip on paramedic jobs
• An old sailor goes to Afghanistan
• SOEC shortcomings must be transparent

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