Police watchdog called in
Mayor calls 'BS' on list
U.S. authorities find bodies
Premier stands by pick
Canada's most-wanted list
Sask. will still get rebates
Santos ends comeback bid
Douglas C-54 plane crashes
Trump's 'eyes and ears'
US TikTok ban sent to Biden
Phish fans enter the Sphere
CN Rail profits fall 
Warriors snakebitten in loss
Iginla off to Europe
Rockets ink prospect
Alleged Tupac killer in court
Lawsuit accuses Megan
Bam Margera’s tour axed
Penticton News‹ Aug 13 to 19, 2017 ›
ITU crown first champions
The first world champions were crowned at the International Triathlon Union world championships in Penticton. Felicity Sheedy-Ryan of Australia and France's...
Medics, drivers needed
Phoenix Emergency Management Inc. is in need of qualified personnel to man emergency vehicles. “We are urgently looking for medics and drivers for this...
Today's ITU road closures
Today is the opening day of competition for the ITU Multisport Championships in Penticton. Several duathlon events are taking place today, resulting a road...
ITU championships open
The world has come to Penticton. The ITU Multisport World Championships opened on Friday, with opening ceremonies and a parade of nations. More than 3,500...
Packinghouse set to close
It's the end of an era for B.C. Tree Fruits in Osoyoos, who will be closing its packinghouse there this fall. Director of Sales and Marketing Lance McGinn...
Another grass fire doused
The Naramata Fire Department’s quick response on Friday doused the community's second brush fire of the week. Fire Chief Tony Trovao said they were...
$15k for Racquets Club
The Lakeshore Racquets Club in Summerland is receiving $15,000 from the federal government for the installation of new LED lighting and repairs to the...
Feds kick in $800k to YMCA
Federal Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, Carla Qualtrough was in Penticton Friday morning to announce new funding for the local YMCA’s...
World comes to Penticton
The world has come to Penticton for the International Triathlon Union Multisport World Championships. The ITU festival is welcoming athletes from around the...
Bug control crews 'flat out'
Mosquito control crews with the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen have been working “flat-out” since spring, treating over 70 per cent more...
Wineries thinking globally
Okanagan wine is ubiquitous on the shelves of BC liquor stores and well known across Canada, but outside our borders, the region is unknown to most wine...
Busy weekend ahead
Last weekend marked the end of an exciting Peachfest, but starting Thursday morning more fun is on its way for the weekend. The ITU Multisport World...
Crews douse grass fire
The Oliver Fire Department made quick work of a grass fire on the Osoyoos Indian Band Reserve on Nk’Mip Road Thursday afternoon. Damage was contained to a...
Bathtub races on Saturday
Nearly two dozen bathtub racers will be flying past Powell Beach in Trout Creek on Saturday, all for a great cause. The third annual Summerland event will...
Duncan Keith gives back
NHL defenseman and former Penticton resident Duncan Keith has partnered with the OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre in Penticton to fund a new playground....
Cyclist struck by car
UPDATE FRIDAY 2:15 p.m. RCMP have clarified that the cyclist was not taking part in the multisport championships, but was in Penticton training for a European...
Davies joins Castanet
Castanet welcomes Colton Davies to its news team. Davies comes to the Okanagan's news leader from Duncan, on Vancouver Island, where he worked for Vista...
Frustration over PIB council
Frustrations are growing for some members of the Penticton Indian Band with how the First Nation is being governed. A group of disgruntled band members are...
Burned out smart meter
A homeowner walked out of his home late Saturday night to find his smart electrical meter smoking and melting. Just before midnight on Aug. 12, Axle Hildebrand...
Full day of entertainment
The first ever Oliver Roots & Fruits Expo takes place Saturday and includes a full day of free entertainment. The parade will kickoff on Aug. 19 at 10:30...
New judge in town
There is a new judge in town. The Provincial Court of British Columbia announced Wednesday that Judge Michelle Daneliuk has been assigned to Penticton. She will...
City talking homelessness
Next week the City of Penticton will be hosting a symposium on mental health, addictions and homelessness. “About a month or so ago, we actually started...
Best of Oliver and Osoyoos
The annual Unkcork the Sun event takes place Friday in Oliver and will showcase amazing culinary delights and local wine. The event will also feature a live...
2 hurt in motorcycle crash
Two people were taken to hospital following a motorcycle and passenger vehicle collision near the Penticton airport Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews were...
No rain means dirty streets
The lack of rain this summer has caused dust and grime buildup around Penticton and for the rest of the summer, contractors will be washing it away. The city is...
ITU festival opens Friday
After almost two years of planning, final preparations are underway for the ITU Multisport World Championships in Penticton. Athletes from 42 countries will be...
Little doubt fire man-caused
UPDATE: 1:25 p.m. Naramata Fire Chief Tony Trovao says there is little doubt a late-night wildfire was human caused. Crews were lucky to knock it down quickly,...
Loan bails out curling club
Penticton city council is bailing out the Penticton Curling Club with a $45,000 loan, as the club approaches what could be its biggest season ever. Manager...
ONA running for peace
The Okanagan Nation Alliance is holding a commemorative run from Hedley to Osoyoos Thursday to honour the 1990 OKA Run for Peace. The original run took place...
New hotel green-lit
City council unanimously approved Tuesday another new hotel planned for Eckhardt Ave. West in Penticton. The 74-room hotel — the second to be approved...
Super 8 convert approved
Penticton city council gave the stamp of approval Tuesday to B.C. Housing’s plan to convert the Motel Super 8 on Main Street into social housing. The...
Pickleball problem settled
The Summerland Pickleball Club got what they were hoping for, through to the end of the outdoor season. Summerland council concluded in a meeting Monday that...
Mental health files surging
The Penticton RCMP is in the process of hiring a mental health officer, who will be one part of the department’s new “Community Response and...
Fraser Rodgers going north
Former Penticton Vees broadcaster Fraser Rodgers is moving north, and has accepted a position as the new voice of the WHL Prince George Cougars. Fraser Rodgers...
Ashton rakes in donations
B.C. Liberal Penticton MLA Dan Ashton raked in the cash in the run up to this spring’s provincial election. In advance of election day on May 9, Ashton...
District auctioning off lot
A 1.3 acre property owned by the District of Summerland will be going up for auction, despite some councillors raising concerns about its proximity to trails. ...
Ag centre takes next step
The District of Summerland is contributing $15,000 towards the development of a business plan for an Okanagan Agriculture Innovation Centre. The proposed centre...
3 charged following beating
Three young men are facing charges of aggravated assault after allegedly jumping a man following a fight outside a downtown Penticton nightclub on Saturday...
Teens swarm police officers
A 16-year-old girl is facing several charges after leading an assault on a pair of Penticton RCMP officers. Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth said police were dealing with...
Hatchery still in the dark
The Summerland Fish Hatchery says they still have not received enough information from developers to support the controversial 404-unit seniors housing project...
Solar business booming
A Summerland solar technology company is doing big business with area wineries. Swiss Solar Tech Ltd. is putting the finishing touches on a major installation...
Market temporarily moving
The Penticton Farmer’s Market is on the move. For the Aug. 19 and 26 markets, vendors will be situated on the 500 and 600 blocks on Main Street. Market...
Teen arsonist gets 3 years
A teenager who burned down a Penticton townhouse complex last year has been sentenced to a little more than three years in prison. Sydney Leer, 18, pleaded...
Crash sends person to PRH
One person was rushed to hospital following a crash on the Channel Parkway in Penticton on Monday. Emergency crews were called to Highway 97 near Warren Ave. at...
Peachfest film fest winners
The 3rd annual ReelPeachFest film festival is announcing this year’s winners. Submitted one to three minute films were shown prior to each evening’s...
Prices up, supply down
Home prices continue to surge in the South Okanagan. Year-to-date numbers released Monday by the B.C. Real Estate Association state the average price of a home...
MP to 'Ride the Riding'
South Okanagan - West Kootenay MP Richard Cannings is hopping onto his bicycle to “Ride the Riding” for the second year in a row. Cannings will tour...
'A great Peach Festival'
The 70th annual Penticton Peach Festival came to a close Sunday evening under clear skies. The wildfire smoke that filled the valley touched most of the...
Chantel takes the title
The annual Skaha Lake Ultra Swim took place in Penticton Sunday morning and a 16-year-old female won by almost 16 minutes. The Skaha Lake Ultra Swim is a...
Marine search waters
Penticton Fire Marine Rescue were sent out yesterday afternoon to respond to reports of a boat in distress. MR-201and Naramata responded, but neither team found...
Skaha Ultraswim goes today
It’s the closing day of the 70th annual Penticton Peach Festival. After a 14 year hiatus, the Skaha Lake Ultraswim is making its return today, starting at...
Reopening the dog house
Critteraid in Summerland is reopening its “Dog House” division in a bid to help as many animals in the Okanagan Valley as possible. The charity has...
