Penticton News
Huge yard sale to take over tiny Naramata
It's back! The annual Naramata Yard Sale will take over the town next Saturday. The popular event sees widespread participation from around the community,...
Annual Penticton charitable drive-thru breakfast fundraiser seeking volunteers
United Way British Columbia is hoping volunteer-minded Pentictonites will step up to ensure the success of their annual drive-thru breakfast fundraiser, coming...
OneSky Community Resources in Penticton seeking applicants for board positions
OneSky Community Resources has put out its annual call for South Okanagan-Similkameen community members to join its board of directors. The non-profit...
Oliver's South Okanagan General Hospital ER to close Tuesday night due to staffing shortage
The emergency department at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver will be temporarily closed over Tuesday night due to limited physician availability....
Open burning season ending in Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen
Open burning season is almost over in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. At midnight on Monday, April 15, burning of permitted materials will be...
City of Penticton hosting Earth Day event to share information on local climate action initiatives
To highlight the City of Penticton's ongoing work in reducing the community’s emissions, the city will be hosting a special Earth Day event to invite...
Penticton man handed more jail time for 'violent' home break-in with a hammer
The man behind a "violent" break-in to a Penticton home was sentenced to serve more time behind bars on Tuesday. Trevor Joe Pierre, born in 1976,...
Campbell Mtn. landfill closing for scale replacement
Penticton's Campbell Mountain Landfill will close for three days later this month for a planned upgrade. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen says...
Beloved Penticton goose with broken wing memorialized by friends
Kevin wasn’t just any goose, he was a friend. That was the sentiment from people who came out to speak about Kevin, the famous broken-winged Penticton...
Penticton's Mariposa Park closed for rest of April for construction
Mariposa Park on Penticton’s West Bench will be closed for the rest of the month for upgrades. The RDOS says work on a perimeter pathway, irrigation...
Four arrested for 2021 murder of Penticton man
Police have arrested four people in relation to the death of a young Penticton man in 2021. Taig Savage, 22, was found unresponsive, suffering from critical...
Free transit for Penticton's Okanagan Fest of Ale ticket holders this weekend
Okanagan Fest of Ale ticket holders will be able to enjoy free transit during the beer-tasting event for the first time this weekend. In a Monday press release,...
Highway 3 reopens west of Keremeos
UPDATE 10:40 a.m. Highway 3 has now reopened to single-lane-alternating traffic, says DriveBC. ?#BCHwy3 is now OPEN to Single Lane Alternating Traffic 15km...
Penticton TRUE tourism expo a resounding success
Everything Penticton has to offer from adventure and lake fun to the thriving craft beer scene was on display at the 7th annual TRUE Penticton Expo held at the...
Wine tasting season just around the corner in South Okanagan
"Four seasons of fun" is an ongoing collaboration between Castanet and Visit Penticton showcasing what Penticton has to offer all year round. Watch...
Okanagan couple catches video of mountain goat herd standing their ground against two coyotes
A pair of coyotes had to find something else for lunch on Saturday, as the goat herd stood too strong in numbers for them to take a chance. Okanagan residents...
Summerland rescue celebrates successful behavioural program work in rehabilitating scared, hostile cats
The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is putting another win in the books after helping a scared, aggressive cat learn to trust people again. President...
'We for She' student organized conference returns to Penticton, hoping to inspire advocacy
The We For She Club of Penticton Secondary School is hoping to inspire and empower middle and high school students next month with their second annual...
The Bumwrap spring fashion show raises $2500 for Penticton charity
To welcome in the changing season while giving back to the community, one Penticton store hosted a special fundraiser fashion show last weekend. The Bumwrap...
Meet In Penticton Convention Bureau highlights growth of conference and business industry
Penticton is celebrating its continued growth as a hub for business gatherings next week with Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID). The city between two lakes...