234786
232619

Penticton News

Hoping to scrap the slide

Hoping to scrap the slide

Nov 1, 2016 / 5:00 am

A Penticton group opposing the proposed Skaha Lake Park waterslide is holding out hope that a recent announcement from the city will mean an end to the slide....

Horrors on Front Street

Horrors on Front Street

Oct 31, 2016 / 6:30 pm

Ghouls, monsters and even the occasional beekeeper filled Front Street for this year's Nightmare on Front Street late Monday afternoon. The event started...

A stronger, unified voice

A stronger, unified voice

Oct 31, 2016 / 1:29 pm

Okanagan arts councils are looking to amp up the arts communities in the valley from Osoyoos up to the Shuswap. That was the main theme at a meeting of the...

Sliding back a step

Sliding back a step

Oct 31, 2016 / 12:29 pm

Penticton city staffers will be offering an alternative proposal from Trio Marine Group for the waterslide and marina development at Skaha Lake Park. No details...

Night flights grounded

Night flights grounded

Oct 31, 2016 / 11:26 am

Night flights in and out of Penticton have been put on temporary hold. WestJet spokesperson Lauren Stewart said the issue arose over tall trees blocking...

Big turnout, big venue

Big turnout, big venue

Oct 31, 2016 / 5:00 am

A proposed bylaw amendment to rezone a property will be held at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre due to what's expected to be a large crowd. The...

Conservation workshops

Conservation workshops

Oct 31, 2016 / 5:00 am

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is co-sponsoring a series of workshops on riparian areas. The RDOS is partnering with the RBC Blue Water Project...

A souper competition

A souper competition

Oct 30, 2016 / 4:47 pm

Prominent Penticton figures are getting their tasting spoons ready for the second annual Souper Sundays. The cook-off pits local chefs in an elimination-style...

Last market for now

Last market for now

Oct 30, 2016 / 5:00 am

Street musicians performed and vendors were busy selling everything from fruit, clothing and jewelry to pumpkins to carve this weekend at the season's last...

Celebrating the dead

Celebrating the dead

Oct 29, 2016 / 6:23 pm

The authentic Mexican event, Dia De Muertos, or Day of the Dead, was celebrated at Penticton's Shatford Centre on Saturday. This is the second year, the...

Wellness fair draws crowd

Wellness fair draws crowd

Oct 29, 2016 / 2:52 pm

Visitors listened to life coaches, treated themselves to massages and nibbled on vegan cookies at a wellness event in Penticton, on Saturday. The first ever...

Winery promotes safety

Winery promotes safety

Oliver Oct 29, 2016 / 12:08 pm

An Oliver winery has been recognized for promoting the health and safety of its workers. Tinhorn Creek Vineyards recently received Canada’s Safest...

Compassionate restoration

Compassionate restoration

Oct 29, 2016 / 9:36 am

Today is the beginning of a series recognizing Penticton and area businesses that recently took home awards from the 29th annual business excellence awards held...

Penticton's haunted past

Penticton's haunted past

Oct 29, 2016 / 5:00 am

The year was 1920; a train was travelling down the Kettle Valley Railway line in Penticton, and as it approached the 'paupers graveyard' it came to an...

PIB candidates named

PIB candidates named

Oct 28, 2016 / 2:23 pm

The Penticton Indian Band membership convened Wednesday in the community hall to nominate candidates for the position of council. The band, having just elected...

Winery sunny side up

Winery sunny side up

Oct 28, 2016 / 1:43 pm

A South Okanagan winery is using the sun for more than just growing grapes. Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery in Oliver is showing off Saturday the newly...

Ready for a soak

Ready for a soak

Oct 28, 2016 / 11:45 am

The hot tub at the Penticton Community Centre has re-opened as of Friday morning. The hot tub area had been closed since Sept. 21 for repairs. The rest of the...

Wellness fair in Penticton

Wellness fair in Penticton

Oct 28, 2016 / 11:15 am

An event showcasing more than 70 products and services for the mind, body and soul is coming to Penticton this weekend. The first ever Penticton Wellness Fair...

Anti-council signs pop up

Anti-council signs pop up

Oct 28, 2016 / 5:00 am

Signs saying "Send council and mayor packing" have recently been posted on poles throughout downtown Penticton. The list of grievances referenced on...

One last hoorah at track

One last hoorah at track

Oct 28, 2016 / 5:00 am

After months of exciting racing, the final event of the season at Penticton Speedway will take place Sunday, Oct. 30 The day includes the championship race, day...