Penticton News
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...
Software store robbed a second time
For the second time in less than two months, a software company in the South Okanagan has been targeted by a thief with particular tastes. Dennis Jacobsen, CEO...
Trouble after the Fest of Ale
No trouble at the Fest of Ale in Penticton over the weekend, but afterwards was a different story. The annual event took place at the Penticton Trade and...
Wine Capital 10K race results
Kaleden’s Scott Tremblay lead the pack of 229 runners to a first place finish at the Oliver “Wine Capital of Canada” 10K this past Sunday, April 11 in...
Southern Interior highway upgrades
Local politicians broke ground on two infrastructure projects that will see upgraded highways in the southern interior. MP Stockwell Day and MLA John Slater...
New sewers for 130 in Osoyoos
About 130 properties along Osoyoos Lake will be serviced by sewers, preventing potential contamination of wells and Osoyoos Lake. Funding of $4.5 million from...
More highway closures Monday
A series of scaling tests happening next week could potentially negate the need for longer road closures on the highway near Summerland this spring. Jacqui...
Woman arrested with drugs, switchblade
Another prohibited weapon has landed another person behind bars. A 20-year-old woman was arrested Thursday at an establishment on Lakeshore Drive in Penticton....
Sawed off rifle leads to charges
Being in possession of a prohibited weapon has resulted in charges for a South Okanagan man. Corporal Brad Myhre says the 28-year-old Penticton man was arrested...
Petition brings out large crowd
It was standing room only inside Penticton City Council Chambers Tuesday night. The big reason was for the petition put forward by Tina Martin regarding the...
South Okanagan drivers ticketed
Easter was the start of the spring/summer long weekends, but some drivers didn't seem to get the message from police. South Okanagan Traffic Services handed out...
Yard waste collection begins in April
Yard Waste Collection occurs in Penticton, Naramata, Kaleden, West Bench, Heritage Hills and Carmi the week of April 12 to 16. Homes in Okanagan Falls, Twin...
Chance to hang with a Globetrotter
How would you like to hang out with a Harlem Globetrotter? 'Handles' Franklin will be in the Peach City this Easter Weekend showcasing his skills and talking to...
Channel Parkway road improvements
Penticton's Channel Parkway is undergoing some road improvements. Crews are putting in water pipes preparing for the $2.8 million project. “On Duncan Avenue...
Penticton aquatic expansion update
Updated information has been released about the closure of the Penticton Aquatic Centre. Recreation manager, Dave Lieskovsky, says with the closure of the...
Penticton may buy Olympic buses
Penticton City Council talked budget Monday and as a result, the Peach City could be getting a little piece of the Olympics. Council passed a motion to purchase...
Vander Zalm leads HST Rally
The Lakeside Resort's ballroom in Penticton was packed Sunday for the HST Rally. The rally was lead by former B.C. Premier Bill Vander Zalm. He spoke for 35...
S.S. Sicamous asks for funding
Penticton City Council will delve into one of their last budget meetings. Monday Council will decide on a few grant applications, including one from the S.S...
Have a say in solid waste plan
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) seeks members of the public to review the RDOS Solid Waste Management Plan. All residents are encouraged to...