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Penticton, BC: Lakeside Living in the Heart of Wine Country Tucked between two glittering lakes in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Penticton is one of those places that feels like summer even

Mom Wants Cold Case Team Dedicated to Missing Son's Case
The mother of a man who went missing in Kelowna 26 years ago has launched a petition calling on the RCMP to dedicate a cold case team to her son’s case. Denise Horvath-Allan was recently in Kelowna for one final visit to mark her son’s disappearance. Travelling all the way from Richmond Upon Thames, England, Horvath-Allan […]
Behind the Scenes at Cirque du Soleil's "Varekai" in Penticton
The show itself is the tip of the iceberg in any production process, and this is especially true with Cirque du Soleil. Countless hours of practicing must take place before a performer is ready to be seen by an audience, and the costumes that the artists wear onstage have to be designed, sewn, and then […]
Cirque du Soleil Brings a Story of Human Triumph to Penticton
Photo Credit: Cirque du Soleil Twitter Cirque du Soleil presents "Varekai" from May 13 - 17 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. This is a show about the triumph of the human spirit, and it recasts Icarus from the stories of Greek mythology as a triumphant soul who recovers from his fall through a journey […]
Mayor Doug Findlater on Why West Kelowna Should Be a City
Monday, May 11th is the last day for residents of West Kelowna to have their say as to whether or not their District becomes a city. Mayor Doug Findlater explains in this video why he believes that the move to city status would be a good one.
Kelowna's Fred Skeleton Theatre Company Opens New Show
Cover Photo Credit: Fred Skeleton Theatre Company Fred Skeleton Theatre Company is an award-winning arts organization from Kelowna, British Columbia. Their newest show, Our Country's Good, was written by the celebrated English playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker, and it tells the story of the first theatrical production ever mounted in Australia.
Westbank Community Rallies Together for National Competition
The District of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation unveiled a new website about their joint entry into the national Communities in Bloom competition on the morning of May 8, 2015. The site is called PartnersInBloom.ca, and it's intended to celebrate and inform.
Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market Is Your One-Stop Local Shop
The Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market has added liquor to its lineup of over 200 vendors for its 20th birthday year. If you're looking for a way to feel the local heartbeat and connect to Kelowna's community, it's your ideal shopping destination!
Valley Mayors Join Okanagan Water Board to Make Water Work
Mayors from across the Okanagan gathered together at Bylands Nursery in West Kelowna on Thursday, May 7, to challenge the members of their respective communities to Make Water Work this summer. As a part of this year's water conservation campaign, a collection of xeriscape plants has been made available to Okanagan residents at local garden […]
Kelowna’s Shoe Bank Canada Runs Spring Shoe Drive
Kelowna’s very own non-profit group Shoe Bank Canada is running a spring shoe drive, and KelownaNow reporter Lauren Hjalmarson visited their Ellis Street location to learn more about it. To find a drop-off location near you, visit the official Shoe Bank Canada website.
Kelowna Paddle Centre Opens New Clubhouse on Abbott St.
The new Kelowna Paddle Centre opened up on Saturday at 3050 Abbott Street with a grand celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony. Local dignitaries were present, including the Deputy Mayor, Tracy Gray, and there were giveaways, a free barbecue, tours of the facilities, and demos of all of the club’s types of equipment. The Paddle Centre […]