Penticton News
BC SPCA South Okanagan/Similkameen branch in urgent need of kitten fosters
Anyone with a love of kittens and some time to dedicate to their care would be a great help to the South Okanagan/Similkameen branch of the BC SPCA, who is in...
B.C. Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin stops in Penticton to speak with SOICS
The Lieutenant Governor of BC continued her tour of the South Okanagan-Similkameen, stopping in at the South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services community...
Ridesharing company Uride kicks off services in Penticton on Friday
A new ride-share service is set to launch in Penticton on Friday, after onboarding drivers and setting up their app-based transportation service for the area. ...
Syilx Honouring Event hosted at the En’owkin Centre will celebrate first graduation for nsyilxcen Language Fluency Degree
Next week the seven Syilx Okanagan Nation communities will gather to celebrate the graduation of the very first cohort completing the nsyilxcen Language Fluency...
'They need to help us': Cawston farmers plead for change to insurance policies, government help after orchards wrecked by hail
“If they want farmers to survive, they need to help us." A devastating hail storm that poured down in Cawston over a week ago is causing local...
Penticton man found guilty of possessing child sexual abuse imagery
A Penticton man has been found guilty of child pornography possession after unsuccessfully arguing there was no direct evidence connecting him to the images and...
Penticton residents suing WestJet after flight cancellation, heading to courts
Two Penticton residents and WestJet Airlines will be headed to court in June to decide whether a civil lawsuit filed against the airline for cancelled flights...
Summerland man guilty of assault after attacking store owner over mask mandate during pandemic
A Summerland man has been found guilty of assault after refusing to wear a mask in a store during the pandemic and becoming violent. Kevin Thomas Hay, born in...
RCMP investigating after Monday evening impaired car crash leads to fire
Police are investigating an impaired driving incident after a vehicle collision led to a fire Monday night in Penticton. On May 29 at 8:45 p.m., emergency crews...
Rock-related work south of Penticton slows Highway 97 traffic
UPDATE: 11:40 a.m. DriveBC reports "rock-related work" is the source of delays south of Penticton Tuesday. A Castanet reporter on scene noticed a...
Time to register for iconic Summerland Giant's Head Run
The clock is ticking to sign up for the 39th anniversary of Summerland's Giant's Head Run. On Saturday, June 3 during Action Festival, the beloved...
PIlot project launched in Penticton to keep kids safe on the way to school
A new pilot program in Penticton involves two local elementary schools and aims to identify traffic issues that will allow children more safety when they walk...
Interior Health issues drug warning for Penticton as pure fentanyl sold as meth
Interior Health has issued a drug alert for the Penticton area. Fentanyl is being sold as methamphetamine, and has an extreme risk of overdose including fatal...
Cirque du Soleil announces Penticton date for dazzling show
The circus is coming to town. Penticton will soon welcome Cirque du Soleil's "Corteo," described as its "most enchanting arena...
Penticton's Operation Duck Drop a success after snafu
The fastest ducks in the Penticton Channel have been announced. Operation Duck Drop took place Saturday, featuring thousands of rubber ducks that locals had...
Billy Talent announces Okanagan tour date in Penticton
One of Canada's most celebrated punk acts Billy Talent is coming to Penticton. On Oct. 13, 2023, the South Okanagan Events Centre will play host to the...
Patio season in Penticton has arrived and is thriving
"Four seasons of fun" is an ongoing collaboration between Castanet and Visit Penticton showcasing what Penticton has to offer all year round. Watch...
Summerland rescue pleads for donations to help dog left by owner get surgery
A doggy left at Penticton Animal Care & Control is now in the care of a Summerland animal rescue and loving foster home, but they need donations to help get...
Penticton's Teas & Weaves store up for sale after 17 years of business
“I kind of had said to my husband, ‘I'd love to have a store and see where it goes’ and it's been more than what I had hoped and...
Penticton Search and Rescue celebrates 50 years in Gyro Park
The Penticton Search and Rescue Team celebrated a major milestone on Saturday with a community BBQ, 50/50 draw and raffle fundraiser. The non-profit...