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Penticton's Eckhardt Avenue to close from Main Street for next phase of construction

Penticton's Eckhardt Avenue to close from Main Street for next phase of construction

Feb 3, 2026 / 12:17 pm

Traffic options will change in the Eckhardt Avenue and Penticton Secondary School area in the coming weeks, as ongoing work to upgrade water, storm and...

Interior Health warns of potentially toxic drug circulating in Penticton

Interior Health warns of potentially toxic drug circulating in Penticton

Feb 3, 2026 / 11:10 am

Interior Health has issued a drug alert in Penticton, warning of street drugs being sold as one thing and containing others. According to a Tuesday warning,...

Penticton Vees hosting 'Superhero Night' to support Children's Miracle Network

Penticton Vees hosting 'Superhero Night' to support Children's Miracle Network

Feb 3, 2026 / 4:00 am

The Penticton Vees have announced they will host a "Superhero Night" this coming Friday as they take on the Tri-City Americans. The team will be...

Sharp Canadian comic coming to Penticton pub

Sharp Canadian comic coming to Penticton pub

Feb 2, 2026 / 7:00 pm

An acclaimed Canadian comedian is bringing her talents to Penticton for one night only. Syd Bosel, known for her sharp, honest comedy and appearances on...

Smoke may be visible from controlled burns near Apex Mountain

Smoke may be visible from controlled burns near Apex Mountain

Apex Feb 2, 2026 / 2:23 pm

BC Wildfire Service will be helping conduct a controlled burn near Apex Mountain Resort in the coming days, which may be visible from surrounding areas. BCWS is...

Penticton's Snakebite Film Festival celebrates annual five-day film challenge

Penticton's Snakebite Film Festival celebrates annual five-day film challenge

Feb 2, 2026 / 11:36 am

Penticton's annual Snakebite Film Festival was another success this weekend, culminating with the ever-popular five-day film challenge featuring sparkling...

Penticton council expected to announce 'Real Acts of Caring' week, spearheaded by local kids

Penticton council expected to announce 'Real Acts of Caring' week, spearheaded by local kids

Feb 2, 2026 / 11:16 am

Penticton city council is expected to announce Real Acts of Caring week, an annual tradition encouraging people to do something nice for strangers or the...

Treat yourself to delicious food and good times at a local Penticton spot

Treat yourself to delicious food and good times at a local Penticton spot

Feb 2, 2026 / 8:00 am

Four seasons of fun" is an ongoing collaboration between Castanet and Visit Penticton showcasing what Penticton has to offer all year round. Watch for it...

On the street: Okanagan residents would mostly be upset to see Alberta leave Canada

On the street: Okanagan residents would mostly be upset to see Alberta leave Canada

On The Street Feb 2, 2026 / 4:00 am

Discussions of Alberta wanting to quit Canada continue to the make headlines, including members of the separatist movement meeting with United States officials...

Bus cleared from road to Apex Mountain Resort

Bus cleared from road to Apex Mountain Resort

Apex Mountain Feb 1, 2026 / 6:16 pm

UPDATE 6:15 p.m. A school bus that was blocking traffic on the road to Apex Mountain Resort has now been cleared. The bus became stuck in icy conditions while...

Top world freestyle skiers compete on Apex Mountain for Nor-Am Mogul Ski Competition

Top world freestyle skiers compete on Apex Mountain for Nor-Am Mogul Ski Competition

Apex Mountain Feb 1, 2026 / 3:00 pm

Over 100 skiers are competing in the Nor-Am Mogul Ski Competition at Apex Mountain near Penticton this weekend. “We’re thrilled to host the NorAm...

Children's Showcase welcomes Presto! The Great Lambrusco to Penticton's Cleland Theatre

Children's Showcase welcomes Presto! The Great Lambrusco to Penticton's Cleland Theatre

Jan 31, 2026 / 7:00 pm

Come watch a comedic magic show at Penticton's Cleland Theatre next weekend with Presto! The Great Lambrusco. Watch the magician turn scarves into eggs and...

RDOS eyeing Robinson Creek and Naramata Creek as possibilities for irrigation sources

RDOS eyeing Robinson Creek and Naramata Creek as possibilities for irrigation sources

Naramata Jan 31, 2026 / 3:00 pm

The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen announced that they are seeking Request for Proposals for a feasibility study and cost-benefit analysis of adding...

Emergency crews tackled small fire at homeless encampment in Penticton

Emergency crews tackled small fire at homeless encampment in Penticton

Jan 31, 2026 / 11:00 am

UPDATED: 11 a.m. The Penticton Fire Department responded and quickly doused a fire at the Penticton encampment off Fairview Road and Highway 97 along the...

South Okanagan could host new Renaissance Fair

South Okanagan could host new Renaissance Fair

South Okanagan Jan 31, 2026 / 4:00 am

Hear ye, hear ye! A chance to experience a slice of medieval fun may be coming to the South Okanagan. The South Okanagan Renaissance Fair has started a Facebook...

Man with history of theft in Penticton given slightly more freedom at psychiatric hospital

Man with history of theft in Penticton given slightly more freedom at psychiatric hospital

Jan 31, 2026 / 4:00 am

A B.C. man in forensic psychiatric custody was allowed more freedom following progress since his Penticton crimes. Nathan Wayne Chambers, now 27, was found not...

Penticton Home Hardware launching entries for Home & Reno Show giveaway

Penticton Home Hardware launching entries for Home & Reno Show giveaway

Jan 30, 2026 / 7:00 pm

Penticton Home Hardware is gearing up for the big home and reno show coming back this March. For the month of February, the local store will have entries for...

Penticton ranks eighth on Globe and Mail list of 'most livable medium-sized cities'

Penticton ranks eighth on Globe and Mail list of 'most livable medium-sized cities'

Jan 30, 2026 / 2:16 pm

The Globe and Mail newspaper has named Penticton as the eighth most livable medium-sized city in Canada. “Whereas Penticton was traditionally recognized...

Childcare pilots closing in Penticton, with new options coming

Childcare pilots closing in Penticton, with new options coming

Penticton/Summerland Jan 30, 2026 / 11:42 am

Two pilot programs for young children in Penticton will not continue in the next school year. According to a Friday press release from School District 67, the...

South Okanagan Similkameen RCMP warn public of rash of thefts involving older model Dodge trucks

South Okanagan Similkameen RCMP warn public of rash of thefts involving older model Dodge trucks

South Okanagan Jan 30, 2026 / 10:13 am

The Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen RCMP is warning the public about an ongoing trend specific to Dodge trucks. They warn there has been an increase in...