Penticton News
‘How did it come to this?': Penticton seniors struggling to find affordable housing as community resources overwhelmed
Two Penticton seniors were nearly homeless last month after needing to leave their apartment and struggling to find any affordable housing. Brenda McCall, 72...
Penticton Academy of Music hosting faculty and friends fundraising concert celebrating musicians of the valley
Faculty and friends of the Penticton Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts will be hosting a special concert to help raise funds for their student bursary and...
South Okanagan Similkameen BC SPCA volunteers helped 327 animals find homes in 2024
As a part of National Volunteer Week, the South Okanagan Similkameen BC SPCA volunteers wanted to celebrate the waves they’ve made together with their...
'Heartfelt condolences': Mayor of Penticton joins in mourning recent Lapu Lapu festival tragedy in Vancouver
Mayor of Penticton Julius Bloomfield has issued a statement regarding the Lapu Lapu festival tragedy in Vancouver over the weekend. On Saturday evening, eleven...
Penticton Indian Band and nearby municipalities fed up with trespassing at dangerous slide site
The Penticton Indian Band is warning the public to stay away from a landslide area on reserve lands near Trout Creek after repeated frustrations around...
School locked down after parent allegedly assaults principal in Grand Forks
UPDATE, 11:07 a.m. An alleged assault involving a parent and a school principal caused a lockdown situation at Grand Forks High School on Thursday afternoon....
Penticton Vees inviting public to first-ever WHL draft party
Penticton Vees fans are invited to celebrate the franchise joining the WHL, and their official first ever WHL draft. On Wednesday May 7, join the draft party...
Penticton beach concessions set to open May long weekend
City of Penticton beach concessions will open in time for the upcoming May long weekend. Operators on both beaches will be up and running by May 17. Locations...
Charity chopper revealed: Tickets now on sale to win one-of-a-kind bike through raffle supporting Penticton's Discovery House
A unique custom-built bike was officially unveiled in Penticton on Thursday night, after months of work and community sponsors came together. Discovery...
Penticton's Wild Mountain Counselling hosting fundraiser show
Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling in Penticton is hosting a fundraiser to help ensure their services are available to anyone who needs them, regardless of...
Bespoke market coming to Penticton this weekend
The Seek Bespoke Market is coming back to Penticton. On May 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, the market featuring creative entrepreneurs including...
Penticton & Area Access Centre in need of hygiene products and essential items
The Penticton & Area Access Centre is hoping to community can help stock its shelf of necessities. The non-profit organization works to help alleviating...
Snowpack numbers for Summerland sitting low, with Isintok Dam snow completely melted
The start of the month brings the next set of snow survey data from the Summerland's major reservoir and dam, which are both showing low numbers for May....
Paving project underway for Highway 97 from Trout Creek Bridge to Bentley Road through Summerland
Travellers on Highway 97 will notice night work being conducted for the next six weeks, as crews conduct a major paving project. Crews have been mobilizing near...
Summerland/Penticton doctor honoured for work in both family practice and addiction care
A Summerland doctor has been honoured with an award for his contributions to family medicine in the province. Dr. Kyle Stevens has won the "My Family...
Penticton Sikh Temple eager to welcome broader community to joyful Vaisakhi celebrations
The Penticton Sikh Temple is excited to welcome the community to the annual Khalsa Day Parade, also known as Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan, upcoming this month. On...
Tickets on sale for Golden Chari-Tea event supporting cancer treatment facilities in the South Okanagan
Tickets are now on sale for the Golden Chari-Tea, an upcoming fundraising event to push across the finish line for an upgrade to the Penticton Regional Hospital...
Parcel tax roll review panel to be held for Summerland residents next week
The District of Summerland is holding the parcel tax roll review panel next week. On Tuesday, the panel will go over parcel tax levied on all properties within...
South Okanagan vineyards seeing early bud break
Wine lovers can rejoice as South Okanagan vineyards are showing a healthy, early bud break this month, following a year of harvest loss. In late April, a couple...
Fry release ceremony to take place at Penticton's Skaha Lake East Marina this year
Every spring hundreds of locals gather along the Penticton channel riverbanks for the annual sockeye salmon fry release. This year's fry release will take...