Penticton News
$2K grants for youth projects
Youth working hard to help better their communities are being offered support again from United Way SIBC, GenNext Kelowna and the Central Okanagan Foundation...
Bus stop vandalism spree
Penticton RCMP want to find out who is behind a rash of bus stop vandalism in recent days. Sometime between January 17 and 18 2021, ten bus shelters throughout...
Please call Search & Rescue
An Okanagan search and rescue group is reminding the public there is no shame in calling for help, especially because embarrassment can sometimes lead to rescue...
Officer and citizen awarded
A bylaw officer with the City of Penticton and a brave local have both been given the Governor General Award from the Royal Canadian Humane Society. Enforcement...
McKinney outbreak over
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s top doctor, has declared the COVID-19 outbreak at McKinney Place in Oliver over. At her regularly scheduled COVID-19 press...
Break-in at Herald building
The Penticton Herald building experienced a break-in last week, and police have arrested a suspect. In the early morning hours of Friday, Jan. 15, police were...
COVID at middle school
Interior Health has announced a COVID-19 exposure at Summerland Middle School. The school is now on the health authority's potential exposure list. The...
Drunk crashes by Pen High
A police incident outside Penticton Secondary School last week was the result of an impaired driver. "On January 14, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., officers were...
Hedley crash cleared
UPDATE: 9:25 a.m. DriveBC reports the crash scene at Hedley has now been cleared. UPDATE: 7:40 a.m. DriveBC reports vehicle recovery is now underway at a crash...
Businesses get creative
"Four seasons of fun" is new a collaboration between Castanet and Travel Penticton showcasing what Penticton has to offer all year round. Watch for it...
Senior cat for a loving home
It’s not always easy for cats to find their forever homes, especially when they’re not tiny, cute, rambunctious kittens who catch people’s...
City working on childcare
With a long road ahead, the City of Penticton will be reviewing over a decade-long action plan focusing on addressing the need for child care in the community. ...
Renewed dog license yet?
The City of Penticton is sending out a reminder for dog owners that it is licence renewal time and all pooches over four months need to have a license no later...
Athlete earns hero award
A Penticton swimmer is being recognized by the PacificSport Institutes’ 2021 Community Sports Hero Awards. Justin Fotherby, of the KISU local Swim Club,...
Cannery fundraising success
Cannery Brewing is extending gratitude to the community for coming to their Santa photos set up and Candy Cane Pavé fundraisers for the South Okanagan...
Pantry share coming back
Bringing jams, jellies, pickles and more, the Grist Mill and Gardens in Keremeos is starting up their pantry share program for 2021. Participants who sign up...
Lack of proper dog park
The Summerland Dog Owners Association is frustrated with the time it’s taking the district to get a safe, accessible, fully fenced dog park and...
Pub making a comeback
Summerland’s beloved Shaughnessy Cove restaurant will be making a comeback, thanks to Score Pub Group founder Jesse Ritchie. He made the announcement via...
Series spotlights the Scottish
The Penticton Scottish Festival Society is finding a way to showcase and celebrate Scottish culture throughout the Okanagan, premiering a new television and...
Local Funniest Home Videos
It’s time for Oliver residents to start scouring phones for their wackiest and silliest moments as a local brewery is launching Oliver’s Funniest...