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Grass fire in Oliver

19 June 2013 Castanet.net - Penticton / S. Okanagan
Photo: Oliver Daily News A small wildfire broke out on Seacrest Hill in Oliver last night, just after 10 p.m. Fire crews could see the flames from the highway and put out the blaze around 11:30 p.m. They are still investigating the cause of the fire, and do believe it to be suspicio...

B.C.’s new 236 area code takes effect in June

19 June 2013 Business - Penticton Western News
New phone numbers may still be able to get old area codes, depending on supply

Rainfall warning in effect

19 June 2013 Castanet.net - Kelowna
Photo: Castanet Staff A rainfall warning is in effect for the Okanagan Valley. A rainfall warning is in effect for the North, South and Central Okanagan, including Vernon, Penticton and Kelowna. Environment Canada is forecasting between 40-60 millimetres of rain to fall over the nex...

900 days on the water

19 June 2013 Castanet.net - Kelowna
Photo: Contributed For the last 900 days, rain, shine and even snow, Bob Purdy has taken to the waters around the province on his paddleboard - SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard). His hope when he started this endeavour, back on Jan 1 2011, was to paddle everyday a...

Malls head list of corporate taxpayers

19 June 2013 Castanet.net - Kelowna
Photo: Google Maps Even the taxman goes to mall. ​ The City of Kelowna received nearly $100M from citizens and corporations through municipal taxation in 2012. Figures were released this week as part of the city's 2012 annual report. The final tax, $98.2M, wa...
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