Penticton News
Destination resort approved for Oliver
Another major golf course development is going ahead in the South Okanagan. Late Monday night, members of the Osoyoos Indian Band voted in favour of moving...
RDOS board meeting highlights
Highlights from the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen board meetings of November 5 and November 19 DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED...
Media assist in suspect""s apprehension
A Summerland man wanted in connection with a pair of robberies in Penticton last week is behind bars thanks to surveillance photos released to the media. On...
Money for highway upgrades coming
Local MP Stockwell Day and Boundary-Similkameen MLS John Slater announced more than $20 million in federal funding Friday to improve roads in the South Okanagan...
RCMP need help to ID thief
On November 10, 2009 at 1:40 a.m., a lone male entered the 24-Seven store located on Main Street in Penticton. The male attempted to purchase a bottle of water...
United Way radio auction total
The totals are in from the United Way Radio Auction, which was heard earlier this week on Giant FM. Unofficially, the auction raised just over $7,500. Auction...
$1.7M announced for RDOS
Money from the Federal Government will be going to the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen. Okanagan-Coquihalla MP, International Minister of Trade...
Vees back to their winning ways
The Penticton Vees are back to their winning ways after an emphatic 6-1 win over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Wednesday Night at the SOEC. Eric Filiou and Beau...
Robber asked for pay phone change
Penticton RCMP are looking for a man who robbed two stores on the same day last week. Last Tuesday, in the early morning hours, a man entered the 24/7 on Main...
Spring bank robbery suspect charged
A man suspected in at least three Okanagan bank robberies in the spring has finally been charged. Christopher Michael Swain, 31, has been charged with multiple...
Bad day for alleged meth traffickers
It was an unlucky day for two alleged methamphetamine traffickers in the South Okanagan. Penticton RCMP received information on drug trafficking and stopped a...
Furniture stolen in a stolen truck
Update: The stolen truck has been recovered. McHale-Annett tells Castanet the truck was found in West Kelowna late Monday night. (10:52 a.m. Tuesday) Someone...
Fire department prepares for windstorm
As a precautionary measure, the Penticton Fire Department is getting prepared in case the current windstorm does some damage. Winds are forecast to blow...
Hwy 97 delays down to a minimum
Good news for motorists travelling along Highway 97 between Penticton and Kelowna. Traffic delays due to construction on the highway north of Summerland are...
Penticton under wind warning
Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for the South Okanagan, including Penticton. Meteorologist Jean Jacques says while the entire Valley will be windy,...
SOEC hosts holiday shopping
If you're looking to do some holiday shopping, pop on by the South Okanagan Events Centre Sunday. Executive Director for the Downtown Penticton Association Barb...
Penticton dignitaries remember
On a day where we commemorate those who served and continue to serve our country, local dignitaries share their thoughts on Remembrance Day. "We have to think...
Collision kills Osoyoos woman
Alcohol and fatigue are suspected factors in a collision which has claimed the life of an Osoyoos woman. Anna Torine Burris, 48, died at the scene which...
Summerland getting new fire truck
Summerland will be getting a new fire truck. The order was put in this week by council for a water pumper truck. The purchase was included in its budget, as it...
Couple homeless after trailer fire
A fifth-wheel trailer caught fire in Okanagan Falls over the weekend leaving a couple homeless. The fire broke out Saturday afternoon near the furnace of the...