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Penti-Con, 'furry community' big for young Kelowna woman on mental health journey Battling personal issues, Ashe Lamont discovers sense of belonging, triumph in annual Penticton festival and its community. Full story ⤵️ pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

WHL approves Chilliwack expansion club to begin play next fall The yet-to-be-named new franchise will be become the league's 24th team and its 7th in the BC Division. Details: pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

Multiple people injured in bus crash on northern BC highway #BCHwy39 An air ambulance was part of the emergency response and police say some of the victims are seriously injured. Details: pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

New Netflix Christmas movie starring Dennis Quaid was partially shot in Penticton The outdoor skating rink at Gyro Park, Penticton’s 180-foot light tunnel and more of the city’s favourite winter attractions were featured in the film. Learn more: pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

UPDATE: Mother and daughter killed in BC grizzly attack Relatives say the pair were out for a Saturday walk on a trail they were familiar with, just a short drive from their home. The latest: pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

We're spending a shocking one-third of our lives online That's 50 hours a week. 🔻 pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

BC music festival celebrating 15th anniversary by expanding to 3 days in 2027 Over 75 international artists will play FVDED In The Park at Surrey's Holland Park from July 9-11, 2027. Read more: pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

Missing Okanagan hasn’t contacted family or friends in over a month Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact their local police. Details: pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

Trio wanted in West Kelowna kidnapping investigation ‘may be travelling throughout BC’ Police say the public should not approach any of the three suspects and instead call 911 immediately if they're spotted. Details: pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

1 dead, another missing after suspected grizzly attack in BC The BC Conservation Officer Service has deployed significant resources to the area to investigate the scene and track the bear. Details: pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

BC youth injured in Halloween incident involving large group of costumed riders The 15-year-old allegedly blew through multiple stop signs at 50-60 km/h while fleeing police, then collided with another vehicle and needed hospitalization. pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

After Ubering home from bar, impaired man drove to police station to report lost phone "It’s not every day that an impaired driver brings himself directly to a police station." Read more: pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

Money woes mount for British Columbians No kidding. 🔻 pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

Man who shot at police in northern BC handed 8-year prison sentence Along with his sentence, Tyler Suel is subject to a 10-year firearm prohibition and DNA order. Details: pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

2 arrested and charged in death of 11-year-old BC boy reported missing last year “It is with heavy hearts that we share this update...There are no words to accurately express the sadness surrounding the circumstances.” Read more: pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

BC teen who bear-sprayed grocery store employee gets 1 year probation “He had been consuming alcohol at a much higher rate than, it's weird to say, than a 15-year-old should." Details: pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

After testing, no further rabid skunks found in Vancouver Bats are considered the only reservoir species for rabies in BC. Around 1 in 200 bats in BC carry the disease. Full story: pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

Canada has 5th best passport in the Commonwealth And the 8th best in the world. 🔻 pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

Students from Canadian military attending Okanagan College under new partnership Under the agreement, RCAF members are trained at OC’s aerospace facilities at the Kelowna and Vernon airports. Read more: pentictonnow.com/watercooler…

Elephants, leopards, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, hyenas and, yes, lions on South African safari Big 5, Ugly 5 and Fantastic 7. 🔻 pentictonnow.com/watercooler…