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When Kaleden, B.C., resident, Lyle Roemer, went to build a new garage, he had the space wired for a future electric vehicle (EV) charger while also planning for an increase in service to accommodate the added load. However, Roemer was shocked to hear the estimated cost of the upgrade. “[My] …
Read More »B.C. funding supports new 2SLGBTQIA+ tourism initiative in the Okanagan – Okanagan
National tourism week kicked off on Monday with a $6 million tourism investment. The funding is through Destination British Columbia’s Cooperative Marketing Partnerships program to support destination and activity-specific tourism initiatives across the province. “The program helps partners drive consumer demand and increase tourism revenues in communities throughout the province …
Read More »Two dozen displaced after motel fire in Penticton – Okanagan
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A motel fire in Penticton on Friday night has displaced 24 people. The fire happened at the two-storey Black Forest Motel, located along the 700 block of Westminster Avenue. Flames broke out of a second-corner unit sometime around 9 p.m., displacing the …
Read More »Boil-water notice in Penticton, B.C. to remain in place for weekend – Okanagan
The City of Penticton says a boil-water notice for more than 200 homes will remain in place throughout the weekend. The boil-water notice was issued Wednesday following a water main break at Lakeside Road and Brantford Avenue. The city said the break resulted in low water pressure, which may result …
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