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BC recreational groups pushing back over Princeton-area KVR Trail section closure

BC recreational groups pushing back over Princeton-area KVR Trail section closure

Princeton Feb 18, 2026 / 3:43 pm

More groups are adding their voices to the fight to stop a section of the Kettle Valley Railway Trail from being permanently decommissioned this spring. The...

Penticton Chamber of Commerce balks at some aspects of new provincial budget

Penticton Chamber of Commerce balks at some aspects of new provincial budget

Feb 18, 2026 / 12:27 pm

The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is disappointed by some aspects of the recently announced B.C. provincial budget for 2026. In a press...

Upcoming Penticton Vees game will help 'Feed the Valley'

Upcoming Penticton Vees game will help 'Feed the Valley'

Feb 18, 2026 / 10:45 am

The annual Valley First's Feed the Valley Night will be back at an upcoming Penticton Vees game, raising money and donations to help tackle local food...

Some Penticton residential areas will see more parking pass fees

Some Penticton residential areas will see more parking pass fees

Feb 18, 2026 / 4:00 am

More parking fees are now in the mix for residents in certain Penticton neighbourhoods. The Resident Parking Only program, or RPO, was introduced in 2004 and...

Penticton council agrees on extension of homeless shelter

Penticton council agrees on extension of homeless shelter

Feb 17, 2026 / 3:10 pm

Penticton city council is looking to divert lease money to security money if the province steps up to save a local temporary shelter. The shelter at 441 Dawson...

Soup season for a cause to support recovery in Penticton

Soup season for a cause to support recovery in Penticton

Feb 17, 2026 / 12:44 pm

It's soup season, and there is no better way to indulge than by supporting a local cause at the same time. Discovery House Recovery's annual "Soup...

South Similkameen Health Centre adjusts emergency hours this week

South Similkameen Health Centre adjusts emergency hours this week

Keremeos Feb 17, 2026 / 11:18 am

The South Similkameen Health Centre in Keremeos has temporarily changed its emergency service hours for the week. In a Voyent Alert Tuesday, the Village of...

Staycations abound in South Okanagan

Staycations abound in South Okanagan

Feb 16, 2026 / 10:20 am

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

Princeton garbage collection postponed one day for Family Day

Princeton garbage collection postponed one day for Family Day

Princeton Feb 15, 2026 / 5:00 pm

The Town of Princeton is reminding residents garbage collection is postponed by one day. "Please note that Monday, February 16, is Family Day, a statutory...

Hikers brought to safety after getting lost in Nickel Plate area east of Hedley

Hikers brought to safety after getting lost in Nickel Plate area east of Hedley

Hedley Feb 15, 2026 / 2:24 pm

Two lost hikers were rescued Saturday night, after venturing into the backcountry of Nickel Plate east of Hedley. At around 7 p.m., Penticton and District...

Penticton vigil today for Tumbler Ridge victims

Penticton vigil today for Tumbler Ridge victims

Feb 15, 2026 / 4:00 am

A vigil is planned today for Pentictonites to gather and mourn the Tumbler Ridge shooting tragedy. Two Penticton women have organized a tribute spot at Skaha...

Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo returns to Penticton with new awards

Salute to Conservation and Mountain Hunting Expo returns to Penticton with new awards

Feb 14, 2026 / 7:00 pm

The Wild Sheep Society of BC (WSSBC) will be back in Penticton, hosting a big event at the end of this month, with a new award celebration. WSSBC is a...

Six Penticton senior couples renew their wedding vows on Valentine's Day

Six Penticton senior couples renew their wedding vows on Valentine's Day

Feb 14, 2026 / 5:00 pm

It was a big day of love at a Penticton seniors home on Saturday, as six couples stood up to renew their vows. The couples gathered at the Regency Southwood...

OneWorld Multicultural Festival returns for its 13 annual celebration in the South Okanagan

OneWorld Multicultural Festival returns for its 13 annual celebration in the South Okanagan

Feb 14, 2026 / 1:00 pm

Check out more than 35 cultures next weekend in Penticton with the return of the OneWorld Multicultural Festival. Hosted by the South Okanagan Immigrant &...

Penticton council to vote on borrowing loan for major fire hall upgrades

Penticton council to vote on borrowing loan for major fire hall upgrades

Feb 14, 2026 / 11:05 am

Penticton City Council is approaching the final steps in approving $38 million in upgrades and replacements to the City’s aging fire halls. Council will...

No more firearms for Penticton man found with loaded semi-automatic in his passenger seat

No more firearms for Penticton man found with loaded semi-automatic in his passenger seat

Feb 14, 2026 / 4:00 am

A Penticton man has been sentenced to probation and a firearms prohibition after being found in the driver's seat of a car next to a loaded semi-automatic....

Apex Volunteer Fire Rescue reminds locals of pile burning planned southeast of the village

Apex Volunteer Fire Rescue reminds locals of pile burning planned southeast of the village

Apex Mountain Feb 13, 2026 / 7:30 pm

Crews from the Skul'qalt Forestry LP will be supporting the Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource District will be burning around 15 piles southeast of the Apex...

Plenty to do across the South Okanagan for Family Day

Plenty to do across the South Okanagan for Family Day

South Okanaagn Feb 13, 2026 / 6:00 pm

Grab your skates, swim trunks, sneakers or craft supplies for Family Day this Monday, with plenty to do across the South Okanagan areas. Penticton Penticton...

Come hungry, leave happy at upcoming fundraising chili cook-off in Penticton

Come hungry, leave happy at upcoming fundraising chili cook-off in Penticton

Feb 13, 2026 / 1:38 pm

Penticton’s spiciest night of the year is back! The team behind the Ignite the Arts Festival will be hosting the annual Loving Mugs Chili Cook-Off at Elks...

Broken gravestones left discarded, unclaimed near Penticton cemetery

Broken gravestones left discarded, unclaimed near Penticton cemetery

Feb 13, 2026 / 12:44 pm

Broken and discarded gravestones near Lakeview Cemetery are a mystery to both the City of Penticton and the neighbouring funeral home. On Thursday, Castanet was...