Penticton News
100 More Homes Penticton looks back at 2023 as achieving key milestones in fight against homelessness
In a tough year of soaring housing costs, low rental vacancy rates, and the toxic drug crisis, 100 More Homes (100MH) Penticton is looking back at what growth...
Province building on resources for Princeton with new model to help high-risk individuals
The province said Princeton will soon be benefitting from a model that will advance public safety and connect vulnerable people to services in a faster, more...
Kettle Valley Memorial and the Penticton Chamber of Commerce announces first two in the Top 40’s list of nominees
Friday marks the beginning of showcasing some of the Pentictonites chosen to be recognized for their phenomenal skills, talent, and contributions as local...
Cozy coffee shop and wine bar opens doors in Penticton, inspired by Japanese jazz kissa culture
Specialty coffee shop by day, intimate wine bar by night, say hello to Penticton’s newest cozy spot. Husband and wife team Ryan Grifone and Thuy Bui have...
B.C. man with disturbing history given suspended sentence after child-slapping incident in Keremeos
A Vancouver Island man will face no time in jail for slapping an eight-year-old’s bottom when passing her at a store in Keremeos. David Richardson, 70,...
Penticton's Fest of Ale starts pouring this weekend
Penticton's Fest of Ale is back, and tickets are still available for the epic weekend featuring craft beers and ciders from all around British Columbia. The...
Known prolific offender arrested in Okanagan Falls after manhunt started in February
Penticton RCMP have apprehended a well known prolific offender with a long history of drug and gun-related offences. RCMP started their manhunt for 44-year-old...
Community raises $22K for charitable drive-thru breakfast at Penticton Lakeside Resort
UPDATED: 3:33 p.m. Penticton raised $22,165 for the 12th annual United Way Drive-thru Breakfast. The Penticton Lakeside Resort shared the news in a social media...
Okanagan company gets green light for GMO non-browning apple
An Okanagan-based company is thrilled that their latest trademarked non-browning apple has been green-lit for sale on Canadian shelves, after a history of...
Penticton-Summerland school district expected to green light multiple school closures
Following a two-month period of gathering public feedback, the board of School District 67 has voted to forge ahead with multiple school closures and...
GoFundMe started to help Summerland family with two young kids after father suddenly passes
A young Summerland family is in desperate need of support after their father passed away suddenly last week. Long-time Pentictonite Trevor Tucker passed on...
Princeton detachment hosting coffee with a cop in Hedley
The RCMP will be hosting an informal sit down with their local detachment commander of Princeton, the staff sergeant for the rural detachments and RDOS Area G...
Summerland police working on fraud, road rage and vehicle theft concerns
Current concerning crime problems in Summerland continue to be related to vehicle theft, traffic infractions and fraud, according to a recent RCMP report. At a...
Public hearing pushback not enough to stop Summerland fourplex as new provincial rules loom
Densification is coming to Summerland neighbourhoods, whether residents like it or not. At Tuesday evening's meeting, Summerland council held a public...
Unknown substance closes down Penticton Regional Hospital area, impacts staff health
An investigation is underway at the Penticton Regional Hospital after an unknown odour was reported coming from a room last week. Interior Health confirmed in a...
Penticton Farmers' Market hoping for a strong year despite low yields of soft fruit expected
As the Penticton Farmers’ Market nears its 34th year, there may be changes to how much fresh produce becomes available, with farmers expecting a very low...
Huge yard sale to take over tiny Naramata
It's back! The annual Naramata Yard Sale will take over the town next Saturday. The popular event sees widespread participation from around the community,...
Annual Penticton charitable drive-thru breakfast fundraiser seeking volunteers
United Way British Columbia is hoping volunteer-minded Pentictonites will step up to ensure the success of their annual drive-thru breakfast fundraiser, coming...
OneSky Community Resources in Penticton seeking applicants for board positions
OneSky Community Resources has put out its annual call for South Okanagan-Similkameen community members to join its board of directors. The non-profit...
Oliver's South Okanagan General Hospital ER to close Tuesday night due to staffing shortage
The emergency department at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver will be temporarily closed over Tuesday night due to limited physician availability....