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Okanagan Falls spray park open for summer splashing - Penticton News

18 hours ago | castanetkamloops.net | Chelsea Powrie

Okanagan Falls spray park open for summer splashingSpray park ready for seasonPhoto: RDOSKenyon Park splash area open for the season. Just in time for some hot weather this weekend, the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen has announced that the Kenyon Park splash park in Okanagan Falls is open for the season. The water features will be available 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. All are welcome at the free park attraction.
Iconic Penticton Hollywood-style sign gets fresh coat of paint - Penticton News

18 hours ago | castanetkamloops.net | Chelsea Powrie

The iconic Penticton Hollywood-style sign has gotten a makeover. Crews were at work in recent weeks re-painting the sign on Munson Mountain, giving it a brightening coat of new white paint. The sign, which is highly visible from the highway into the city and surrounding areas, was first constructed in 1937. Munson Mountain was recognized as a historic place in Canada in 2016. Reportedly, it is actually larger than Los Angeles' famous Hollywood sign.
B.C. acquires 220 rental homes aimed at affordabilty - BC News

1 day ago | castanetkamloops.net | Chelsea Powrie

The provincial government has acquired more rental housing in B.C. communities, as part of its push to provide more affordable housing . Minister for Housing Ravi Kahlon was in Penticton Thursday to announce that the government's Rental Protection Fund, which allows applicable non-profits to purchase and manage rental properties, has added many more rental units, including in the South Okanagan and in Kamloops.
BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources - BC News

2 days ago | castanetkamloops.net | Chuck Chiang

British Columbia's power utility wants to boost the province's baseload electricity generation capacity in a bid to meet the province's growing demand from residents and industries. Baseload capacity refers to constant and stable power sources, with Energy Minister Adrian Dix announcing BC Hydro's request for expression of interest from companies to provide geothermal or hydroelectric projects to expand long-term power capacity and meet peak demand.
US and Europe trade negotiators discuss tariffs in Paris - World News

2 days ago | castanetkamloops.net | Catherine Gaschka |Sam McNeil |Paul Wiseman

Europe and the United States are meeting in Paris to negotiate a settlement of a tense tariff spat with global economic ramifications between two global economic powerhouses. The European Union’s top trade negotiator, Maroš Sefcovic, met Wednesday with his American counterpart, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, on the sidelines of a meeting of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. “We’re advancing in the right direction at pace,” Sefcovic said at a news conference.
Central Okanagan Food Bank celebrates opening of new temporary home in West Kelowna - West Kelowna News

3 days ago | castanetkamloops.net | Cindy White

The Central Okanagan Food Bank is celebrating the opening of its new, larger and more accessible operations centre in West Kelowna. The move to #203-3710 Hoskins Rd. enhances accessibility and visibility, is close to public transit and offers improved services. “We’re so thankful for the extra space that helps us create and offer a choice model. And secondly, we’re able to do fridges and freezers and actually do extra storage for food, because the need is so great,’ said COFB CEO Trevor Moss.
Royal Canadian Legion convention set to take place in Kamloops this weekend - Kamloops News

3 days ago | castanetkamloops.net | Michael Potestio

An estimated 300 members of The Royal Canadian Legion will meet in Kamloops this weekend for the 56th BC/Yukon Command Convention. The biennial convention will take place over three days from June 6 to 8 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, bringing together Legion branches and their members from across B.C. and the Yukon to elect a new executive, discuss business and pass resolutions that impact Legion branches.
South Okanagan group announces $1M bursary for young aspiring doctors - Penticton News

3 days ago | castanetkamloops.net | Chelsea Powrie

A South Okanagan couple has donated $1 million to ease financial burdens on local students seeking further education in medical fields. The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen announced the Trish and Phil Medical Bursary Fund this week. "We are deeply grateful for this incredible generosity and also the donors’ vision for this gift. This bursary is not just a financial aid - it's an inspiring investment in the future of healthcare in our community.
Smokers who toss lit cigarette out windows of their vehicles could face steep fines - Behind the Wheel

4 days ago | castanetkamloops.net | Tim Schewe

It's that time of year again, sunny and dry with a chance of careless smokers. I watched another one take the last puff and then toss the smouldering butt out the window onto the highway while he waited in front of me at a red light. All it needed was the breezy nudge of another passing vehicle to find it's way into the dormant grass on the shoulder to really get things started. Careless smokers may be reported to the police.
Fire protection, medical response service may be pulled from Parker Cove - Vernon News

4 days ago | castanetkamloops.net | Chelsey Mutter

Residents of Parker Cove will soon be without fire protection or medical response services after the Okanagan Indian Band announced their cancellation. Castanet News obtained a copy of the notice sent to residents, which informs them OKIB made the “difficult decision” to terminate services effective July 23. Parker Cove is a residential subdivision off Westside Road under a head lease from Parker Cove Properties Limited Partnership, which allows it to lease units to individuals.