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Free sunscreen in Penticton part of pilot project to combat skin cancer

Free sunscreen in Penticton part of pilot project to combat skin cancer

May 24, 2023 / 4:09 pm

Five free public sunscreen dispensers have been installed in Penticton as part of a pilot project aimed at fighting skin cancer country-wide. The Save Your Skin...

Andrew Allen announced as opener for 2023 Peach Festival kick off

Andrew Allen announced as opener for 2023 Peach Festival kick off

May 24, 2023 / 10:06 am

The Penticton Peach Festival announced a multi-platinum singer/songwriter for the opening day of the free family festival this August. Andrew Allen will hit the...

Okanagan cherry crop expected to be lower after changing weather challenging early growing season

Okanagan cherry crop expected to be lower after changing weather challenging early growing season

Okanagan Valley May 24, 2023 / 4:00 am

It hasn’t been an easy start for the cherry growing season in the Okanagan, with a cold April followed by record-high temperatures in May damaging crops....

Traffic disruption planned on Penticton's Power Street

Traffic disruption planned on Penticton's Power Street

May 23, 2023 / 7:00 pm

Penticton motorists should be aware that traffic will be restricted on Power Street this week. Between the Wade Avenue roundabout and Westminster Avenue,...

Public washrooms at Riverside Park in Penticton replace old models

Public washrooms at Riverside Park in Penticton replace old models

May 23, 2023 / 3:47 pm

New accessible washrooms have arrived in Riverside Park, meaning old washroom facilities will be removed. Preliminary work will begin Wednesday and continue...

Penticton Eagles celebrate another successful year donation over $40K

Penticton Eagles celebrate another successful year donation over $40K

May 23, 2023 / 1:28 pm

The Fraternal Order of the Eagles' Penticton chapter handed out a generous amount of donations to local charities in need this past year, totalling over...

Spot fire west of Penticton believed started by lightning now under control

Spot fire west of Penticton believed started by lightning now under control

May 23, 2023 / 10:14 am

One of the multiple fires sparked over the weekend by the thunderstorms rolling over the Okanagan Valley is now under control. On Sunday evening, a new spot...

Grade 5 students learn from RDOS directors for Local Government Awareness Week

Grade 5 students learn from RDOS directors for Local Government Awareness Week

South Okanagan-Similkameen May 23, 2023 / 4:00 am

To celebrate Local Government Awareness Week (LGAW), the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen collaborated with the Similkameen Elementary Secondary School...

Culinary night to remember upcoming on Naramata Bench, featuring top local talent

Culinary night to remember upcoming on Naramata Bench, featuring top local talent

May 22, 2023 / 4:00 am

Forget the block: The New Kids on the Bench Hillside Bistro collaboration culinary dinner is a one-night only event as chefs of the Naramata Bench come together...

South Okanagan wedding businesses ramping up for busy season

South Okanagan wedding businesses ramping up for busy season

May 22, 2023 / 4:00 am

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

Walmart denies alleged discriminatory name calling and item search claimed in lawsuit at Penticton store

Walmart denies alleged discriminatory name calling and item search claimed in lawsuit at Penticton store

May 22, 2023 / 4:00 am

An alleged upsetting incident at a Penticton Walmart that was filed in a lawsuit last month by a local man has been rebutted by the corporation. Basil Wanit...

DriveBC reports landslide Olalla and Keremeos cleared

DriveBC reports landslide Olalla and Keremeos cleared

Olalla May 21, 2023 / 5:13 pm

UPDATE: 5:13 p.m. DriveBC has confirmed that the landslide along Highway 3A has been cleared. The affected section of the road, spanning 6.0 kilometers between...

Rock slide closed Green Lake Road near Okanagan Falls overnight

Rock slide closed Green Lake Road near Okanagan Falls overnight

Okanagan Falls May 21, 2023 / 3:13 pm

UPDATE: 3:13 p.m. Green Lake Road remains closed in both directions due to a rock slide. A detour is in effect at White lake road and Willowbrook road....

Penticton pet store hosting charity petting zoo to help raise money for Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

Penticton pet store hosting charity petting zoo to help raise money for Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

May 21, 2023 / 4:00 am

Penticton's Total Pet is hosting a charity petting zoo to try to raise $10,000 to donate to an Okanagan-based wildlife rehabilitation centre. Lilah...

Princeton Regional Airport airport receives funding from BC Air Access Program for a lighting project

Princeton Regional Airport airport receives funding from BC Air Access Program for a lighting project

Princeton May 21, 2023 / 4:00 am

The Princeton Regional Airport is receiving almost $1 million from the BC Air Access Program (BCAAP), as a part of the province's work upgrading regional...

Wildfire breaks out near Apex, Hedley

Wildfire breaks out near Apex, Hedley

Cahill Creek May 20, 2023 / 7:54 pm

A wildfire has broken out southwest of Apex between Apex and Hedley in the Cahill Creek area. The BC Wildfire Service website says the fire was discovered just...

Expedition Canada Competitors coming to compete through Penticton this week.

Expedition Canada Competitors coming to compete through Penticton this week.

May 20, 2023 / 6:00 pm

Athletes from around the world will return to compete in an expedition race across Penticton and area this upcoming week. From May 23-29, participants will be...

High-end sports vehicles racing at Oliver's Area 27 track to help fundraise for OSNS Child Development Centre

High-end sports vehicles racing at Oliver's Area 27 track to help fundraise for OSNS Child Development Centre

South Okanagan May 20, 2023 / 3:00 pm

The second ‘Cars for a Cause’ event at Area 27 in Oliver will be kicking off this summer, offering people the chance to whip around the track as a...

Muscle cars and hot rods pack Summerland's Memorial Park for the Apple Valley Cruisers Spring Fling

Muscle cars and hot rods pack Summerland's Memorial Park for the Apple Valley Cruisers Spring Fling

Summerland May 20, 2023 / 12:35 pm

After a rainy morning, the sun came out to shine down on the Apple Valley Cruisers Spring Fling Car Show this Saturday. Classic cars from 1912 all the way up to...

RDOS begins work on Naramata Wharf Park expansion

RDOS begins work on Naramata Wharf Park expansion

Naramata May 20, 2023 / 11:20 am

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will be starting work on the expansion of the Wharf Park in Naramata, to upgrade and connect local parkland. The...

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