Penticton News
Judge orders pedal to the metal for trial of Osoyoos man facing serious weapons, assault charges
A judge has ordered matters sped up for an Osoyoos man facing weapons and assault charges that have lingered too long. Aaron Daniel Gallant, born in 1984, is...
Raw video: Beaver going about business on Okanagan Lake in Penticton
A Penticton man captured a peaceful sight on Okanagan Lake this week — a beaver going about its business. Marshall Shelswell spotted the furry friend...
BC Transit helping celebrate Youth Week in Penticton and Summerland
BC Transit, the City of Penticton and the District of Summerland have announced free transit during Youth Week, May 1 – 7, 2024. In Summerland, Route 30...
Princeton getting closer to finish line for post-flood water fixes
The Town of Princeton has provided an update and timeline for an important well replacement project that will get the area close to rescinding a long-standing...
Penticton's Tin Whistle Brewing Company celebrates becoming a zero waste brewery
A Penticton brewery is celebrating their hard work to become a zero waste operation by showcasing a new lager made with leftover ingredients from another local...
Boundary region receiving $165K to help economic diversification, development
The provincial government announced up to $33 million invested across rural areas of the province for the second intake of the Rural Economic Diversification...
Penticton Sunrise Rotary Club kicks off used book sale with hundreds of titles and puzzles to choose from
Grab yourself a few new novels to peruse in the spring sunshine at the Penticton Sunrise Rotary Club's annual book sale. Club treasurer Colleen Lister said...
Penticton RCMP closed down Green Mountain Road after stolen vehicle collision with cop car
Green Mountain Road was closed for multiple hours on Tuesday morning to allow for Penticton RCMP to investigate after a major car crash occurred. RCMP...
Penticton hosting Day of Mourning Ceremony in Gyro Park for those who have died or been injured on the job
The City of Penticton is inviting residents to attend this Friday’s "Day of Mourning," to remember those who have died or been injured on the...
Recreation Penticton shifting some popular group fitness classes to drop-in model
Those looking to strengthen their core or stretch out will now have more opportunity to join in when their schedule allows, as the City of Penticton announced...
Penticton groups seeking red dresses to decorate Lakeshore Drive for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
In honour of the annual Red Dress Day, a number of Penticton organizations are asking for donations from locals to help build the significant event. The...
Craft Culture bringing annual spring market to the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
It will be a crafty few days at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre this weekend. Craft Culture's third annual Penticton Spring Market will take place...
Penticton Kidzfest launches 'Buddy Donation Program' to ensure festival is accessible to all
Penticton's ultimate children's festival is launching the Kidzfest Festival Buddy Donation Program, an initiative dedicated to fostering accessibility...
Penticton's 100 Women Who Care disperses $4,400 to local mental health causes
Penticton's 100 Women Who Care group was back at their charitable giving this spring, awarding more than $4,400 in total to deserving local non-profits. The...
RCMP seeking public help finding missing man last seen in Penticton
Police in Penticton are seeking the public's help in finding a missing man. Chad Ferguson, 43, was reported missing on April 18, 2024, having been last seen...
Iconic rock band Foreigner set to include Penticton in their farewell bow
After five decades of chart-topping hits and touring the world, one of the most iconic classic rock bands of all time has chosen Penticton as one of their stops...
South Okanagan ripe with options for staycations
"Four seasons of fun" is an ongoing collaboration between Castanet and Visit Penticton showcasing what Penticton has to offer all year round. Watch...
Rotary Club of Penticton Sunrise names Sophie Robinson April's Student of the Month
The Rotary Club of Penticton Sunrise is pleased to announce the selection of Sophie Robinson — an exceptionally gifted, core values-driven, high...
S.S. Sicamous Marine Heritage Society hosting 110th Birthday Party for local ships
It's been 110 years since the S.S. Naramata first graced Okanagan Lake. The S.S. Sicamous Marine Heritage Society shared the anniversary on Saturday, with...
Summerland animal rescue seeking helping hands for cat sanctuary
If you happen to love cleaning and don't mind a cuteness overload everywhere to distract you, the Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland might be the...