Penticton News
Town of Princeton announces replacement work to blue foot bridge
Princeton residents are advised that the blue foot bridge will be closed next week for a full day. The bridge, located between Lapworth Street and Allison...
Penticton Neighbourhood Association planning Earth Day cleanup
The Penticton Neighbourhood Association is excited to announce its inaugural Earth Day Community Cleanup, taking place this weekend. On Sunday, April 21 at 10...
Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen to hold emergency preparedeness town hall
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen will be hosting a virtual town hall meeting to provide an update on local emergency preparedness. On Monday, April...
Summerland museum looking for photos of their grand opening 40 years ago
The Summerland Museum & Archives Society celebrated their 40th birthday on Thursday, using their weekly throwback to celebrate the day they officially...
Penticton celebrating local volunteers this week
The South Okanagan is showing its appreciation for locals who give their time and energy to worthy causes during National Volunteer Week. This Saturday, April...
City of Penticton opens applications for 2024 busking season
Got an itch to share your talents? Applications are now open to the 2024 Penticton Buskers Program. Any interest performers can now throw their hat in the ring...
Flo Rida announces tour stop in Penticton
Rapper Flo Rida is coming to Penticton. On Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, the Miami-based artist behind hits like "Low (Feat. T-Pain," "Good...
Summerland groups hosting multiple events throughout Earth Week
Committed to climate action and building on advancing local climate action initiatives, Summerland will be host to numerous events for Earth Week, starting this...
Indie movie set and filmed in Penticton to premiere in local movie theatres
A Penticton-based film will soon be premiering at the local box office, after making its way through film festivals last year. Making her feature directorial...
Penticton Chamber of Commerce unveils latest Top 40 winners
The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce and Kettle Valley Memorial are rolling out profiles on this year's Top 40 award recipients. Read about...
Summerland winery hosting dinner to celebrate new tasting room
A Summerland winery will be hosting a private winemaker’s dinner next month to celebrate the opening of their new tasting room. Solvero Wines opened last...
Tickets now on sale for annual Tee It Up golf tournament for OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre
Early bird registration is now open for the annual Tee It Up for OSNS charity golf tournament. Benefiting the OSNS Child & Youth Development Centre, which...
Penticton council to support concept of Youth Climate Corps at provincial, federal levels
Penticton council will be showing their support for a Youth Climate Corps (YCC), both at the federal and provincial levels, after one councillor urged them to...
Penticton's Glengarry Skating Club to showcase talent at South Okanagan Events Centre with Under the Sea theme
A magical experience will take place on ice tonight at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Glengarry Skating Club will unveil their annual Ice Parade with an...
Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen hosting public meeting about acquiring troubled private Okanagan Falls utilities
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen will be hosting a public meeting to review assessments of wastewater and waterworks systems they are looking to...
Penticton man gets more jail time tacked on to existing weapons sentence
A Penticton man with a lengthy criminal history is facing more jail time following an assault caught on camera. In Penticton Provincial Court Thursday morning,...
Penticton Public Library and Museum to close for month of June
The Penticton Library and Museum will be closed for a month this summer to allow for electrical upgrades to the building. From May 31 to July 3, full building...
BC group works on making Okanagan-Similkameen bat friendly communities as the little flying mammals return
Wednesday was International Bat Appreciation Day, an important day to the BC Community Bat Program as they work on maintaining a healthy bat habitat in the...
100 More Homes Penticton pitches council for a temporary shelter all winter
The operators of an emergency winter shelter for vulnerable people in Penticton want to see changes after putting people out into the cold this past winter. 100...
Penticton spring and summer recreation programming released
Recreation Penticton has released its spring and summer recreation guide in anticipation of registration day later this month. Beginning Apr. 24 at 8 a.m.,...