Peachland News
Peachland teacher recognized for exemplary work with students
A Peachland teacher has been recognized for her exemplary teaching skills. Peachland Elementary School teacher Christi Ogg has received a Regional Certificate...
‘Action is better than words’: Syilx elder calls for better protection of water and land
Following a water ceremony at the shore of Okanagan Lake, a Syilx elder and knowledge keeper calls for more action to be taken when it comes to addressing...
Peachland's iconic Gasthaus restaurant now ready to reopen
UDPATE 3:45 p.m. Just like that. Peachland’s Gasthaus on the Lake is fully booked for the week. Manager Andrew Neville says they have seen overwhelming...
Reimagined Peachland development includes 9-hole golf course
More than a decade after a massive redevelopment of the area around the Ponderosa Golf Course in Peachland fell through, plans for a scaled-back version are...
Two more chances for the public to learn more before referendum on funding a new Peachland Protective Services Building
The public gets two more chances to learn about the proposed new Peachland Protective Services Building ahead of a referendum to approve funding for the...
After 9-month closure, Peachland’s Gasthaus nearly ready to reopen
UPDATE 1:45 p.m. Peachland's Gasthaus may not in fact be ready to open on Thursday as hoped. Manager Andrew Neville tells Castanet they have received some...
Evacuation alerts lifted near Upper Trepanier fire
UPDATE 1:46 p.m. The BC Wildfire Service is reporting that the Jack Creek wildfire is now classified as held. That means the fire is not expected to grow under...
Major watermain rupture in Peachland repaired
UPDATE 8 a.m. Water is again flowing in Peachland after repairs to a broken watermain were completed. The municipality announced on Facebook Tuesday at 11 p.m....
Keith Fielding seeks return to mayor's chair in Peachland
Peachland district councillor Keith Fielding wants the mayor’s chair back. Fielding has filed papers to run for mayor, according to the...
Traffic moving slowly after car hits boat towed by truck on Okanagan Connector
UPDATE: 4 p.m. Traffic on Hwy 97C near Peachland is now moving in both directions. “The RCMP is reminding all drivers to be safe while travelling on our...
Todd’s RV and Camping in Peachland closes for new residential development
After 66 years in the community, Todd’s RV and Camping is closing. The business has been family-owned and operated since it first opened back in 1956. The...
Peachland Making Waves festival runs this weekend
There’s another reason to stop in Peachland over the long weekend. Peachland's Making Waves Mural Festival is taking place on Saturday and Sunday. The...
Peachland mural festival making waves in September
Peachland is following in the City of Vernon’s footsteps making waves with its Mural Festival. In a first for the City of Peachland they are holding a...
Peachland’s ZipZone granted 30-year license to operate
Peachland’s ZipZone adventure park says it has been granted a longterm expansion from the provincial government to operate. The business announced Tuesday...
Bats are busy this time of year, but take care if you find one
Most of us know how to be bear aware, but do you know what to do if you come across a bat? Midsummer is a busy time of year for the tiny creatures as young pups...
Peachland council heaps praise on Todd's Campground development
Peachland city council heaped praise upon a planned luxury development coming to the former location of Todd’s RV and Campground. Council on Tuesday...
Peachland drowning victim identified as 57-year-old Lower Mainland man
UPDATE 3:31 p.m. RCMP is releasing more information on the drowning victim in Peachland Monday afternoon. Const. Mike Della-Paolera RCMP spokesperson tells...
Quilters from Peachland surprise displaced Ukrainians with hand-made gifts
More than a dozen displaced Ukrainian families in the Okanagan now have a unique way to remember the warm welcome they have received from the local community....
Cindy Fortin seeks another term as mayor of Peachland
Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin will be running again in the upcoming municipal elections. Fortin announced on social media that she will be seeking a third term....
Borrowing for a new fire hall will be on the October ballot in Peachland
Peachland council has landed on the wording of a referendum question it will pose to residents as part of the Oct. 15 municipal election ballot. Council decided...