Penticton News
Summerland rescue looking to bring more adoptees in for adult cats
The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is hoping to pique the interest of families who are willing to open their homes to some incredible adult cats....
Summerland council to consider adding pilot project allowing alcohol consumption on local beaches
Summerland council may copy the City of Penticton and start allowing alcohol consumption on local beaches. On Monday, the Summerland Chamber of Commerce and...
Community foundation looking to take the pulse of the South Okanagan through open survey
The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen is once again be participating in the national Vital Signs program, aimed at measuring "the...
First wildlife film festival in Okanagan raises money for Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Summerland
An Okanagan-based wildlife rehabilitation centre is hosting its third annual spring fundraiser on Good Friday by starting the area's first-ever wildlife...
RDOS EOC urges residents and property owners to begin preparation for spring freshet
As winter conditions start letting up, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre is reminding residents and property owners to...
Okanagan Falls lower zone water quality advisory remains in effect, RDOS starting flushing program
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen announced extending the Water Quality Advisory for the lower zone of the Okanagan Falls water system on Thursday. ...
South Okanagan Ski Academy run by past Olympians showing 'incredible results' in first season
A local Olympian is celebrating the launch and success of the South Okanagan freestyle ski academy that she started this season after the young athletes soared...
'We have too much snow': Baldy Mountain Resort extends season for another weekend thanks to heavy snowfall
Baldy Mountains resort has a 'problem' most ski hills would also be celebrating — never-ending snowfall. Troy Lucas, operations manager with the...
'It's hard to put into words': Okanagan couple who met their first surrogate randomly at a bowling alley hoping for second miracle to complete family
A Summerland couple is hoping for a second miracle, seeking a selfless stranger to be their surrogate and expand their family. Jeff and Jamison Wyse currently...
New chefs taking the lead at Poplar Grove in Penticton
One of the Naramata Bench's prestigious wineries is welcoming a new pair of chefs to helm their food menu. The Restaurant at Poplar Grove is excited to...
Keremeos family loses everything to house fire, heavy smoke damage
A family of five, including three young girls under 10, lost everything in a house fire in Keremeos on Friday morning. According to a press release from the...
MLA shares announcement for South Okanagan and Similkameen businesses to benefit from extended patio permits
Businesses in the South Okanagan and Similkameen could benefit from a government announcement made on Friday that will extend temporary outdoor seating permit...
Apex Mountain Resort one step closer to $100K prize and distinction of "Canada's most invested ski community"
Apex Mountain Resort is in the running to win a grand prize of $100K towards facility upgrades, and they have made it to the next round. The Mackenzie TopPeak...
Former Ooknakane Friendship Centre executive director files lawsuit, alleging being pushed out of job
Penticton's Ooknakane Friendship Centre is being sued by its former executive director for what he claims is unpaid compensation still owed to him and an...
Flooding concern in Okanagan Lake brings 'aggressive schedule of releases' from the Penticton Dam
A high snowpack level report has Penticton’s dam manager lowering Okanagan lake levels in anticipation of an elevated risk of flooding when the spring...
Summerland museum shares stories of the pioneering women who helped shape the District's history
The Summerland Museum & Archives Society is celebrating some of Summerland's fearless females, sharing the history of a few pioneering women and the...
Penticton car dealership recognized by General Motors
A Penticton car dealership has been awarded a corporate honour bestowed to the top 50 General Motors dealerships in Canada. Bannister Chev Penticton, which has...
Penticton company raises hundreds for mental health support
Penticton company Graphically Hip has donated proceeds from a special collection of t-shirts to the Canadian Mental Health Association. The company printed...
South Okanagan Canada Day shooting suspect sentencing delayed for one of multiple other cases against him
The suspect in last year's Canada Day shooting in Osoyoos has had his sentencing delayed for a different set of firearms charges. On Thursday morning,...
Penticton RCMP investigation hit-and-run in parking lot that left 19-year-old seriously injured
Police in Penticton are investigating after a hit-and-run in a parking lot left a young man seriously injured. On Wednesday evening around 8:15 p.m., police...