Penticton News
OC road closure in effect May 1
Okanagan College is advising all users of its Penticton campus of an on-campus road closure and temporary parking closure between May 1 and August 1, 2010....
Playground to honour fallen soldier
In grateful memory of Captain Jonathan Snyder, a Penticton soldier who lost his life whilst serving in Afghanistan, and in an attempt, in his name, to bring joy...
Wakeboard event cancelled AGAIN
For the second straight year, IMG Canada has cancelled a planned wakeboarding event in the Okanagan. The sports and entertainment management company informed...
Keremeos farmers fined for illegal burns
A pair of Keremeos farmers have been fined for illegal burns. One farmer was issued a $575 ticket under the Environmental Management Act while the other was...
Expanded hours for Oliver Landfill
Starting May 1, the Oliver Landfill will have expanded hours of operation. Until the end of November, the Oliver Landfill will be open from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m....
Penticton tax increase moves to 2.5%
Penticton City Council is recommending a 2.5% tax increase in 2010. Council reached that number during Monday nights council meeting. “Third reading, a 2.5%...
Rare artifacts donated to museum
Some rare artifacts are now on display at the Penticton Museum and Archives. The artifacts were donated by historian, author and President of the Andrew...
Penticton taxes may increase 1.9 %
While there will be no fee increases for garbage, recycling, water or sewer user fees, Penticton property owners could see an increase in their property taxes...
Ground broken on 87th Street project
Ground has been broken on 87th Street in Osoyoos. Funding from the Canada-BC Infrastructure Stimulus Fund is going to help improve the infrastructure of the...
Hundreds of pot plants seized
A drug warrant was executed at a residence in the South Okanagan, resulting in the arrest of a 58-year-old man and the seizure of hundreds of marijuana plants....
Penticton SAR receives new boat
Penticton & District Search & Rescue has a new search and rescue boat to add to their list of SAR resources thanks to the second installment of three part BC...
RDOS board meeting highlights
RDOS board meeting highlights from April 15 DEVELOPMENT SERVICE - Building Violation 436 Matheson Road – Electoral Area ‘D’ RV shelter has construction...
Penticton to host Jr. A Challenge
West Kelowna's loss is Penticton's gain. Hockey Canada has scheduled a news conference for Monday morning in Penticton at which time it is expected to award the...
Closures to continue on Highway 97
Scaling tests on the cliffs on Highway 97 will continue for at least another week. Jacqui Lloyd, public information officer for the Ministry of Transportation,...
Fire at Penticton""s First Baptist Church
A fire at a church brought emergency crews out running Thursday morning. Captain Tom Smith says they were called to the First Baptist Church on Government...
KVR users concerned about access
South Okanagan residents attended a meeting Tuesday night looking for answers after learning a portion of the KVR would be turned over to the Penticton Indian...
Anti-HST petition in S. Okanagan
The Anti-HST Petition is making its way across the South Okanagan. The petition will be at the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre in Penticton until Friday, as well as...
""Homeless"" dance event finds venue
Due to the temporary closure of the Cleland Theatre and Community Centre for a $23 million renovation, the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre will host the...
Off duty cop spots B&E suspect
A video surveillance system turned out to be a very helpful investment for a Penticton businessman. Dennis Jacobson is the CEO of Windward Software. His...
One critically injured after rollover
Speed and alcohol are believed to be behind a rollover which sent three people to hospital over the weekend, one with critical injuries. Penticton RCMP...