Penticton News
The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland has a mom-and-son cat duo now available for adoption
A momma cat and her son, who are described as "the most bonded loving pair of cats you'll ever meet," are looking for a forever home together...
Owners of Penticton condo involved in deadly 2020 fire sued for negligence
The owners of a condo that was part of a major and deadly 2020 fire in Penticton are being sued for negligence on their property. Dominique Gauthier was a...
South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver closed Saturday overnight due to short staffing
Interior Health has announced a temporary service interruption at the South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department in Oliver on Saturday due to an...
Artists show off sculpture skills at Penticton's Ignites The Arts festival
Artists of all skill levels got their hands into sculpture creation in Penticton on Saturday, as part of the community week events with the inaugural Ignite the...
Abandoned Rail Brewing Co. celebrates a year along the Naramata Bench
Penticton’s eighth brewery has reached its one-year milestone sitting alongside the KVR Trail and serving up pints along with apple slushies. Abandoned...
Penticton Mayor, council member heading to Victoria for new housing and mental health supports
A Penticton city council delegation will be appearing in Victoria early next week to find opportunities with the provincial government in housing and new mental...
South Okanagan Events Centre determined to 'be as busy as possible'
The South Okanagan Event Centre (SOEC) is tightlipped on what acts are being set up for later this year, hinting some big show announcements will be coming out...
'I'm gonna shoot you': Police chase ending in West Kelowna starts with wild confrontation near Penticton
A police chase that ended in a crash in West Kelowna had a wild start Friday morning in the hills above Penticton. Electrician Tyler Stuckey says he received a...
Parole status of former Summerland lifeguard guilty of sex crimes involving children moving along
Warning: The contents of this story may be disturbing to some readers. A former Summerland lifeguard guilty of a slew of child sexual abuse material and sexual...
Hedley and Upper Similkameen Indian Band FireSmart seminar rescheduled for April
The FireSmart seminar in Hedley which was scheduled for this Saturday, March 25, has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 23. The Regional District of...
Penticton Chamber of Commerce announces support for Peace Officer designation
The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce issued a statement on Friday expressing their support for the transition of the City’s Bylaw...
Princeton announces movement on fixing water system after permit finally approved
Princeton is inching closer to having potable water available for all residents again after the town received word their permits to get the infrastructure...
Penticton Art Gallery presenting at next council meeting after city budget cuts their funding
The Penticton Art Gallery expressed their "deep disappointment and frustration" this week after the city's budget took a chunk out of their annual...
Large police presence at one Keremeos property related to theft, firearms
UPDATE: 2:40 p.m. The major police incident in Keremeos began at 5:27 a.m. this morning, Castanet has learned. RCMP senior media relations officer S/Sgt. Kris...
10-day arts extravaganza Ignite the Arts Penticton launches Friday
Tonight's the night — the Ignite the Arts Community Week begins in Penticton, boasting a schedule packed with artistic activities, exhibits and shows...
Prolific Penticton thief who threatened civilians with a hatchet sentenced to 10 months behind bars
A prolific Penticton thief will spend a little less than nine more months behind bars for breaking and entering, and threatening to kill two civilians. Shane...
Penticton Regional Hospital and employees subject of lawsuit over alleged negligence during birth
A South Okanagan woman is suing Penticton Regional Hospital and three physician employees for alleged negligence during the delivery of her baby. In a...
Kaleden playground getting safety and accessibility facelift
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has determined that the playground at Pioneer Park in Kaleden needs an upgrade to meet national safety standards....
Penticton radio station holding radiothon supporting South Okanagan Women in Need Society
The South Okanagan Women in Need Society has been chosen for the Bell Media Have a Heart Radiothon to raise much-needed funds for their Second Stage housing...
City of Penticton offers rewards program to incentivize dog owners to licence their pets
The City of Penticton has introduced new incentives to encourage residents to licence their furry friends. Having a licence for dogs is legally required in the...