Penticton News
Crystal Meth Forum
Education is a vital part of the fight against crystal meth. The public is invited to the Let's Be Crystal Clear forum on crystal meth to be held at Victory...
RCMP Good Deed Ticket
A new RCMP program in Summerland proves getting a ticket can be a good thing. Starting October 1, youths who are spotted doing something nice, such as helping a...
No Stage 3 For S""Land
Summerland has avoided tighter water restriction thanks to recent rain. Monday's rain proved just enough to prevent the city from entering Stage 3 watering...
Teen Still Missing
The search continues for a missing Oliver teen. RCMP believe that Tyson Louie, 18, was last seen in Penticton over the weekend. RCMP says he was last seen...
Referendum Success Eyed
Penticton's referendum success could be contagious. Williams Lake Mayor, Scott Nelson, has been paying close attention to events surrounding the South Okanagan...
Local Face Goes National
A Penticton face is getting some national exposure. Christine Ronning was recently selected by Bootlegger Clothes to be one of the faces in their new Generation...
Observatory Open House
The Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory near Penticton will be holding its annual open house on Saturday. Also known as the White Lake facility, the DRAO...
Drive Safer Win Money
That was the message from a spokesman for ICBC to Penticton City Council on Monday night. Kevin Irving of ICBC spoke to council about their annual Zero Crash...
Penticton Traffic Delays
Drivers in Penticton should prepare themselves for traffic delays. Construction starts later this week on the realignment of the intersection at Fairview Road...
Cue""s: Grab A Beer
Grab a beer and rack 'em. That's what a pool hall in Penticton is hoping to hear from their customers. Cue's Game Room on Skaha Lake Road wants to allow their...
Heavy Equipment Stolen
Several pieces of heavy equipment have been stolen from two Penticton businesses. On September 18, Bling Performance on Main Street and Pacific Rim Equipment on...
SOEC Money Approved
It's official. Penticton City Council has approved the borrowing of money from the provincial government to pay for the South Okanagan Events Centre. At Monday...
Fuel Spill Closes Road
A section of road in Penticton is closed to traffic following a gas spill Tuesday afternoon. Industrial Avenue between Government street and Okanagan Avenue,...
Shed To Be Removed
Take it down. That's what Summerland City Council told Raymond and Teresa Smith on Monday. The Smith's had submitted an application to increase the maximum...
Fire Ban Mostly Lifted
The fire bans within the Kamloops Fire Centre have been lifted, except in Penticton and Vernon. Backyard burning, industrial pile burning and open campfires are...
SOEC Costs Overruns
The voting may be over, but the 'no' side to the SOEC still has concerns. The Coalition for an Affordable Events Centre wants Penticton City Council to be held...
Summerland Power Outage
Residents in Summerland are being advised of a planned power outage set for Tuesday evening. Starting at 9:15 pm, the power will be affected on the north side...
Trustees Get Raise
The South Okanagan Events Centre isn't the only thing getting voter approval. Trustees of School District No. 67 have voted in favour of a raise. Starting...
SOEC Approved
The results are in. With a vote of 80.3%, Penticton residents have voted in favour of the South Okanagan Events Centre. Over 8,500 people voted in Saturday's...
SOEC Voting Underway
Voting in the South Okanagan Events Centre referendum is underway. Residents have been casting their ballots at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre since...