Penticton News
Gabion Court Update
They can't go home yet. There has been another delay in getting home for the residents of Gabion Court in Penticton. People living in 11 units of the condo...
Realtor Vs. City Hall
A Penticton Realtor is trying to fight City Hall. Philip Hare and his wife Tracey will be in court in Kelowna on Wednesday to give their side of a dispute with...
Float Needs Repairs
One of Penticton's most visible machines needs some TLC. The Peach Fest Parade float, upon which sit the city's elected royalty, is in need of repair. Peach...
Dustin Paul Jury Selection
Jury selection for the triple murder trial of Dustin Paul started on Tuesday morning in Penticton. Paul, 25, is facing three counts of second degree murder and...
SPCA Granted $13,000
Getting closer. The Penticton SPCA is getting some generous support from City Council. On Monday Council voted to give the SPCA a grant in the amount of...
Whistle Stopped
Keep a lid on it. That's the message one of Penticton's biggest tourist attractions has been given by it's neighbours. Some residents along Lakeshore Drive have...
Two Car Crashes
Penticton emergency crews responded to two vehicle accidents Tuesday morning. The first took place on the Channel Parkway near Skaha Lake Road just before 10...
Rezoning Problem
Not everything old becomes new again. At least according to City Council. An application to rezone a property on MacCleave Avenue in Penticton is not going over...
Four New Doctors
Open up and say awwww... Penticton is getting four new doctors to help improve health-care services in the South Okanagan. The recruitment of new doctors has...
Two Car Fender Bender
Two people have been sent to hospital following a two-car fender bender Monday afternoon. The accident between two SUV's occurred just before 3 pm on Wade...
Peacock Problems
Some residents of Penticton's Skaha Estates have cause to squawk. A trio of peacocks has taken up residence on the property and their enthusiastic early morning...
Oliver Building Destroyed
An intense fire has completely destroyed an Oliver building. The building, located on 91st street, went up in flames just after 4 am on Sunday morning. By the...
SOEC Redesigned
Back to the drawing board. Due to public and stakeholder input, parts of the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) have been redesigned. Mayor Jake Kimberley says...
Anonymous Donation
The nine lives of some cats are going to improve. Jackie Frederick, the fund raising coordinator for the BC SPCA says the new shelter being built in Penticton...
Missing Man Located
A Penticton man who was reported missing on Thursday has been located. Terrance Dale Wooley, 53, was camping with friends at Headwaters Forestry Campground near...
Illegal Signs In Osoyoos
Signs, signs, everywhere a sign. Osoyoos Mayor John Slater is concerned about the number of illegal highway signs that keep popping up near the entrance to his...
Two-Car Crash
A two-car crash slowed down traffic on Main Street during rush hour on Thursday afternoon. The crash happened around 4:30 pm at the intersection of McDougall...
Missing Penticton Man
Kelowna Rural RCMP Detachment are seeking the publics assistance in locating a missing individual. Terrance Wooley of Penticton was last seen on August 13th...
Man Found Dead
Penticton RCMP located a dead man inside a residence on South Main Street Thursday morning. The RCMP responded to a request to conduct a well-being check on a...
Glass Recycling May Be Cut
Glass seems to be sticking around. The low volume of glass being put out for recycling by residents could lead to a reduction in how often it is picked up by...