Peachland News
Hwy 97 beginning to back up after vehicle fire near Renfrew Rd.
UPDATE 1:49 p.m. Castanet has learned that a small SUV heading south on Highway 97 appears to have caught fire and then pulled over to the northbound side of...
Swimming moose likely exhausted after crossing lake twice
Wildlife officials are pouring cold water on a unique animal experience near Peachland on Tuesday. Some Peachland residents had a “once in a lifetime...
Moose spotted on Okanagan Lake puts on show for Peachland
Some Peachland residents had a “once in a lifetime experience” Tuesday morning, when a curious moose swam by the lakefront community. Allie Brophy...
Cat travels from Peachland to Kelowna in car engine, owner found
UPDATED: 2:45 p.m. The owner of a cat that travelled from Peachland to Kelowna caught in a stranger's car engine on Sunday afternoon has now been located....
Organizer of Peachland's outdoor grad walk has cancelled
A group of local high-school graduates have had their grad celebrations cancelled, again. After formal graduation celebrations across British Columbia were...
Peachland graduate hosting outdoor ceremony on pier
In a different world, Vangie Neyedli and her daughter Shenelle would be getting their hair done Saturday morning, in preparation for Shenelle's high school...
Rainbow sidewalk completed in the District of Peachland
Peachland's Beach Avenue is looking much more colourful after the completion of a new rainbow sidewalk. Mayor of Peachland Cindy Fortin had hopes of the...
Boil water advisory downgraded in Peachland
The boil water advisory in Peachland has been downgraded. There is now a “water quality advisory” in place, meaning that not everyone needs to boil...
ZipZone Peachland gears up in hopes of reopening May 16
ZipZone Peachland is gearing up to finally open its doors this weekend, in hopes it will have the go ahead from the B.C. Government to reopen on Saturday, May...
Another petition calls for highway barrier after fatal crash
The tragic death of Simon-Pierre Houde, a young Summerland farmer who fell victim to a fatal car crash in Peachland, has prompted residents to create yet...
Young Summerland farmer victim of fatal crash on Hwy 97
A young Summerland farmer was the victim of a fatal crash in Peachland on Friday, according to his employer. Simon-Pierre Houde had been driving on Drought...
RCMP seeking witnesses to deadly Highway 97 collision
UPDATE 1:30 p.m. West Kelowna RCMP are seeking witnesses to a fatal accident near Peachland. On May 1, at approximately 9:45 p.m. emergency crews responded to a...
Helicopter plucks injured hiker off Pincushion Mountain
UPDATE: 9:45 a.m. Search and Rescue crews were airlifted an injured hiker from Pincushion Mountain near Peachland Friday afternoon, just before 4 p.m. The woman...
Two Peachland restaurants get broken into Monday night
A pair of restaurants in Peachland, already reeling due to the pandemic, are picking up the pieces after being hit by thieves this week. Cibo and Vines co-owner...
BC Community Bat Program says bats could be in danger from us
As COVID-19 continues to take a terrible toll on the health of British Columbians, some are asking whether B.C.'s bats could be a potential carrier for the...
Online classifieds user avoids being scam victim
A Castanet classified user is breathing a sigh of relief today after she narrowly avoided being scammed. The seller, who asked to remain anonymous, posted an ad...
Peachland extends deadline for late tax payments to November
Peachland taxpayers, like many across the country, are getting a bit of a break as the municipality wades through impacts of COVID-19. Council voted this week...
District of Peachland issues boil water notice for residents
The District of Peachland has announced a boil water notice which is effective immediately. A news release indicates, "turbidity in the District of...
Traffic flowing again on Hwy 97 after rollover in Peachland
UPDATE 1 p.m. RCMP say injuries were minor in a rollover on Highway 97 in Peachland this morning. Police were called to the crash just north of the Princeton...
Mining exploration proposed near former Brenda Mines site
Brenda Mines above Peachland shut down in 1990 when the molybdenum market collapsed. Now, Vancouver-based Flow Metals Corp. is hoping to open "New...