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Unlimited yard waste is back in season in Penticton

Unlimited yard waste is back in season in Penticton

Mar 18, 2024 / 7:00 pm

It's that time of year again — Pentictonites are tending to their gardens after the winter weather, and the city is offering unlimited yard waste...

Funding shortlist proposed of Penticton community projects vying for chunk of grant change

Funding shortlist proposed of Penticton community projects vying for chunk of grant change

Mar 18, 2024 / 3:03 pm

City of Penticton staff have released a recommended shortlist for new grants available to local community-building projects. The "Connected Community...

Penticton council to debate future of two Skaha concession sites

Penticton council to debate future of two Skaha concession sites

Mar 18, 2024 / 1:10 pm

City council in Penticton is set to decide the future of two Skaha Beach seasonal concession businesses. At Tuesday's meeting, council will ponder whether...

Annual charitable golf tournament supporting local education through hockey returning to Penticton

Annual charitable golf tournament supporting local education through hockey returning to Penticton

Mar 18, 2024 / 11:45 am

The Okanagan Hockey Community Foundation is excited about its upcoming 2024 Tee it Up for Education Charity Golf Tournament. On Tuesday, June 18, enjoy a day on...

Lots to explore in Penticton's music scene

Lots to explore in Penticton's music scene

Mar 18, 2024 / 4:00 am

"Four seasons of fun" is an ongoing collaboration between Castanet and Visit Penticton showcasing what Penticton has to offer all year round. Watch...

BCWS confirms wildfire near Fish Lake Road in Summerland now 'held'

BCWS confirms wildfire near Fish Lake Road in Summerland now 'held'

Summerland Mar 17, 2024 / 7:04 pm

UPDATE: 7:05 p.m. BC Wildfire confirms the wildfire near Fish Lake Road in Summerland is now being 'held'. "It was actually the Penticton Indian...

Summerland council to consider allowing alcohol consumption on local beaches permanently

Summerland council to consider allowing alcohol consumption on local beaches permanently

Summerland Mar 17, 2024 / 4:00 am

Summerland council is looking to follow the City of Penticton's footsteps in allowing alcohol consumption on local beaches, after their pilot project last...

Local kids raise money for Summerland animal rescue by starting their own business

Local kids raise money for Summerland animal rescue by starting their own business

Summerland Mar 17, 2024 / 4:00 am

The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is giving a big thank you to a group of Grade 5 kids who spent the last year raising money for them. Lori...

2 Rivers Remix bring free Indigenous 'Music Feast' back to Penticton

2 Rivers Remix bring free Indigenous 'Music Feast' back to Penticton

Mar 16, 2024 / 7:00 pm

The 2 Rivers Remix (2RMX) returns this spring to celebrate creative partnerships in Syilx territory at Penticton's Cleland Theatre. 2RMX 'Movable...

Penticton's Ethos Parkour hosting Western Canadian Open this weekend to athletes gunning for nationals

Penticton's Ethos Parkour hosting Western Canadian Open this weekend to athletes gunning for nationals

Mar 16, 2024 / 4:34 pm

Parkour athletes from around Western Canada are in Penticton this weekend to show off their skills and hopefully land a position for nationals. The Western...

Penticton & District Search & Rescue working with local filmmakers to highlight volunteer teams growing work

Penticton & District Search & Rescue working with local filmmakers to highlight volunteer teams growing work

Mar 16, 2024 / 1:00 pm

A Penticton-based rescue organization has announced their team will be collaborating with two local filmmakers and a Kelowna-based producer to produce a...

Highway 97 north of Summerland reopened after blast work

Highway 97 north of Summerland reopened after blast work

Summerland Mar 16, 2024 / 12:35 pm

UPDATE: 12:35 p.m. DriveBC is reporting that Highway 97 north of Summerland has now reopened to traffic after crews completed their blast work. Drivers should...

Penticton park crews help rescue stuck cat

Penticton park crews help rescue stuck cat

Mar 16, 2024 / 11:20 am

The City of Penticton's parks crew were tasked with a special mission earlier this week, helping a small cat out who decided to climb a tall tree, but...

Penticton homeowner wakes to find man half naked in her kitchen after he destroys guest room

Penticton homeowner wakes to find man half naked in her kitchen after he destroys guest room

Mar 16, 2024 / 4:00 am

"It's different than stealing your tools out of your garage, that makes you feel violated enough, but this was pretty brutal." A Penticton...

South Okanagan-Similkameen awarded funding towards their Emergency Support Services training

South Okanagan-Similkameen awarded funding towards their Emergency Support Services training

South Okanagan-Similkameen Mar 16, 2024 / 4:00 am

The province announced a new model and funding to make it easier to become an Emergency Support Services volunteer on Friday. The goal is for more ESS...

District of Summerland awarded for financial reporting and most lifeguarding courses run by any facility

District of Summerland awarded for financial reporting and most lifeguarding courses run by any facility

Summerland Mar 15, 2024 / 7:00 pm

The District of Summerland is giving themselves a pat on the back for winning two more awards, announcing their big accomplishments on Thursday. Summerland was...

Wildstone's Colours 4 Kids hosting fun run for all ages to help fund OSNS Child Development Centre

Wildstone's Colours 4 Kids hosting fun run for all ages to help fund OSNS Child Development Centre

Mar 15, 2024 / 5:00 pm

Registration is now open for families to come get covered from head to toe in vibrant colours this summer as a part of the Wildstone's Colours4Kids Fun Run....

City of Penticton packed with events and festivities for the rest of 2024

City of Penticton packed with events and festivities for the rest of 2024

Mar 15, 2024 / 3:00 pm

Numerous events and festivities will be taking place in and around the City of Penticton this year, with opportunities for residents to get involved or enjoy...

Group of coyotes wrestling spotted in Penticton's South Main area

Group of coyotes wrestling spotted in Penticton's South Main area

Mar 15, 2024 / 1:00 pm

A Penticton resident saw a group of coyotes throughout the South Main area on Thursday morning, wrestling tackling and running around the neighbourhood. Crystal...

Penticton's lake-to-lake bike lane receives $840K grant from Federal Active Transportation Fund

Penticton's lake-to-lake bike lane receives $840K grant from Federal Active Transportation Fund

Mar 15, 2024 / 10:00 am

The final leg of Penticton's lake-to-lake bike lane got the federal grant boost council was hoping for, announced on Thursday from the federal government....