Penticton News
Fire 'completely out'
UPDATE: 3:45 p.m. At about 2:30 p.m. residents that were evacuated from Westwood Drive were allowed to return to their homes. The fire is completely out, but...
Woman coaxed from lake
UPDATE 2:00 p.m. Cpl. Dan Moskaluk of the Southeast District RCMP says police were called to the Summerland Beach RV and Campground for a report of a...
Triathlons need volunteers
Volunteers are desperately needed for Challenge Penticton and ITU Multi Sport World Championship Festival being held this weekend and in August. The Challenge...
Bathtubs ahoy!
Bathtubs, bathtubs, bathtubs – now even better for spectators. The third annual Great Ogopogo Bathtub Race, hosted by the Summerland Yacht Club in support...
Pot shops left to RCMP
Penticton’s mayor says the decision to end the city’s experiment with licensing marijuana dispensaries brings the community in line with what is...
Cleaning up Carmi forests
Penticton's forests are being used as dumping grounds, and this Saturday, the community will clean up the mess. Every year, the South Okanagan Trail...
Art market begins Sunday
Summer art markets begin this Sunday in Penticton, running until September 3. The market takes place on the grounds of the Leir House at 220 Manor Park Avenue,...
Doctors office approved
After sending it back to the drawing board last month, Penticton city council approved a doctor's office following a second public hearing Tuesday. Ear,...
Car takes out fire hydrant
A passenger vehicle took out a fire hydrant Wednesday afternoon, backing up traffic in Penticton. RCMP responded to a call at the intersection of Skaha Lake Rd....
New webcam goes live
A new scenic webcam from Castanet Penticton has just gone live, atop the Casa Grande Inn on Lakeshore Drive. You can now take in the beautiful views of Okanagan...
Man dies on 3 Mile Beach
A man in his early 60’s has died following what is suspected to be a heart attack at Penticton’s Three Mile Beach. B.C. Ambulance was dispatched to...
ITU races attract 42 nations
The countdown is on. In less than one month, the world will come to Penticton for the ITU Multisport World Championships Festival Aug. 18 - 27. Festival...
Significant detour until Nov.
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen is advising the public of major construction underway on Naramata Road for the next four months. As a result of...
Princeton fire activity slows
Fire crews battling the wildfire northeast of Princeton continue to make good progress. While the fire remains 60 per cent contained, fire information officer...
Angst in Abbott Towers
Residents of Penticton’s Abbott Towers are feeling anxious in their own homes after a 79-year-old man was allegedly beaten by another resident of the...
Shanghai on Penticton ice
A group of hockey players, travelling all the way from Shanghai, are spending two weeks practising their skills at an Okanagan Hockey Camp in Penticton. ...
City to focus on existing biz
The City of Penticton is rolling out an extensive survey of local businesses as a part of its economic development policy. During Tuesday’s meeting,...
Crowdfunding for coding
A GoFundMe has been launched in support of an after school program that teaches students digital literary skills in a fun environment, says chief librarian...
195 evacuees in Penticton
Another 100 wildfire evacuees checked into the Penticton emergency social services reception centre Tuesday, bringing the total to 195. ESS centres are...
Dispensary permits pulled
Penticton city council voted Tuesday to pull the plug on its licensing program for a pair of marijuana dispensaries operating in the city. Okanagan Cannabinoid...