Penticton News
Penticton's Glengarry Skating Club to showcase talent at South Okanagan Events Centre with Under the Sea theme
A magical experience will take place on ice tonight at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Glengarry Skating Club will unveil their annual Ice Parade with an...
Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen hosting public meeting about acquiring troubled private Okanagan Falls utilities
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen will be hosting a public meeting to review assessments of wastewater and waterworks systems they are looking to...
Penticton man gets more jail time tacked on to existing weapons sentence
A Penticton man with a lengthy criminal history is facing more jail time following an assault caught on camera. In Penticton Provincial Court Thursday morning,...
Penticton Public Library and Museum to close for month of June
The Penticton Library and Museum will be closed for a month this summer to allow for electrical upgrades to the building. From May 31 to July 3, full building...
BC group works on making Okanagan-Similkameen bat friendly communities as the little flying mammals return
Wednesday was International Bat Appreciation Day, an important day to the BC Community Bat Program as they work on maintaining a healthy bat habitat in the...
100 More Homes Penticton pitches council for a temporary shelter all winter
The operators of an emergency winter shelter for vulnerable people in Penticton want to see changes after putting people out into the cold this past winter. 100...
Penticton spring and summer recreation programming released
Recreation Penticton has released its spring and summer recreation guide in anticipation of registration day later this month. Beginning Apr. 24 at 8 a.m.,...
BC SPCA South Okanagan/Similkameen branch almost out of all dog and cat food
Dry dog and cat food have completely run out at the BC SPCA South Okanagan/Similkameen branch, and they are getting very low on wet food supplies too. Animal...
Multiple Penticton and Summerland elementary schools will close in June 2025
It's official — three elementary schools in Penticton and Summerland will be permanently closed as part of a re-shuffling of facilities and resources...
Penticton council gives staff a nod to look at whether a hotel could be added to convention centre
City of Penticton staff will be looking into whether a hotel attached to the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre is feasible, thanks to a motion from a city...
Expanded counselling services announced for kids in Princeton-Merritt school district area
The provincial government has announced expansions to Integrated Child and Youth (ICY) services in the Princeton and Merritt areas. The programming will...
Penticton RCMP asking for witnesses of pedestrian hit by vehicle
Penticton RCMP are asking for the public's assistance with any information pertaining to an early morning incident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. In...
Highway 97 closure planned for Friday near Summerland
There will be a planned closure on Highway 97 north of Summerland Friday, as ongoing landslide mitigation work continues. On Friday April 19, 2024 from 11 a.m....
Penticton resident awarded $600K for injuries after being struck by car, thrown to the ground
A Penticton woman who was struck by a vehicle while walking in a crosswalk has been awarded $600,000 in damages, which is roughly $783,000 less than she was...
Okanagan Punjabi Cultural Association hosting Mela Festival to showcase culture, heritage
The Okanagan Punjabi Cultural Association in partnership with the 5 Rivers Heart Association is inviting the public to an event intended to showcase Punjabi...
Naramata hosting plenty of Earth Day activities
Naramata will be chock-full of activities for Earth Day on Saturday, from workshops to special wine tastings and star gazing. NaramataSlow, a non-profit...
Penticton will see 5.3 per cent tax hike as per 2024 budget plans
Penticton council gave first, second and third reading to adopt the current tax increase to 5.31 per cent for the 2024 year at its meeting on Tuesday. The...
Okanagan residents reminded not to buy invasive plant that can cause boils, blisters and temporary blindness
The Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society (OASISS) is reminding residents to pay attention to what plants they pick up from the garden centre as...
Penticton Farmers’ Market returns Saturday, bringing road closures and crowds downtown until October
Penticton residents and visitors are reminded to watch for increased foot traffic throughout downtown with the return of the local Farmers’ Market this...
Wine tours galore as spring arrives in the South Okanagan
"Four seasons of fun" is an ongoing collaboration between Castanet and Visit Penticton showcasing what Penticton has to offer all year round. Watch...