Death of Penticton woman ruled not suspicious

Investigators have deemed the suspicious death of Penticton woman to be a suicide. RCMP issued that statement Friday afternoon following an earlier autopsy performed in Penticton, some two days after emergency services had responded to an apartment located in the 400 block of Winnipeg Street. Upon performing CPR, they determined... more

Popular path gets upgrade

The city is going ahead with plans to upgrade a popular walk-way with ties to the city's history but at a reduced scale to save money for a future rainy day. Council last month approved the spending of just over... more

• Fire pits have business owner fuming
• Police cruiser collides with utility pole
• Feeding frenzy

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Sports in BRIEF

Hornets outgun Young Guns Bryan Kromm notched the championship winning goal for the Speedway Hornets who clinched the youth ball hockey league. The Hornets defeated the Young Guns 5-4 with goals from Quinn Harris, Jesse Keylock and Jeff Barber. Assists went... more

• Flames prepare for TOJLL playoffs during two-week layoff
• Super sprints race makes splash on Skaha Lake
• Small strong

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Gleaners’ work being threatened

I have had such admiration for small-town Oliver since its citizens took a leap of faith and pulled together to save their auditorium and then the whole school. Now I cannot understand why they have not rallied to support the... more

• Okanagan Nation looks to the past to plan for the future
• Display celebrates Masons’ centennial
• WEB EXTRA: Canada Day festivities

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Renting a piece of the Canadian dream

Just as the world was re-branding yesteryear’s smooth criminal, I embarked on my own, slightly less nostalgic realignment. Having been made privy to opinions from the housing industry’s who’s who, I decided it was time to once again figure out whether... more

• Sequins aren't a part of the Canadian dream, at least
• Getting caught in B.C.’s safety net
• Aboriginal funding builds opportunity

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Closing the book on school year

The teachers of Okanagan Skaha congratulate the graduating students of 2009. They must be commended for their diligence and energy, their commitment to their schools, and their contributions to our communities. We wish them well in the future, be it... more

• Hooked on fishing
• A darker side of health care
• Rebuilding from the ground up

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