Penticton News
Penticton man finds lost wallet from 1964, gets it back in hands of family matriarch
A lost wallet from 60 years ago was uncovered by a Penticton construction worker and returned to the family on Thursday, thanks to his dedication in getting it...
Home caught fire in downtown Penticton early Friday morning, sending two to hospital
UPDATE: 12:55 p.m. Two people were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation following the early morning house fire on Penticton's Rigsby Street. ...
Summerland Community Centre hosting scam smart seminar with CRA, local RCMP and credit union
In hopes of helping the community be scam smart, the Summerland Community Centre and Summerland's Men's Shed will be host to a special seminar next...
Historic Penticton Flying Club working to grow members and interest in flying for youth
Every Thursday morning, a group of avid pilots and aviation lovers gather in the old Penticton airport terminal for coffee and conversation. The Penticton...
Penticton's Ignite the Arts Festival Weekend is packed with promise
The Ignite the Arts Festival Weekend has arrived in Penticton. For the next three days, from March 29 to 31, nine venues throughout downtown will be host to...
Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce elects new president, executive
The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce has elected a new president. Jordan Knox, operations manager at Penticton Rona, will be filling the role....
No blasting through Easter long weekend on Highway 97
Long-weekend commuters in the South Okanagan are reminded that there are no planned closures on Highway 97 for blasting throughout the next three days. The...
Have a laugh, help an Okanagan animal sanctuary
Have a laugh and support a great cause at an upcoming fundraiser for a Summerland animal sanctuary. On Friday, March 29, Bellamy Homes is hosting an evening in...
Summerland family grappling with tragic diagnosis for 2.5-year-old daughter
A young Summerland family has a hard road ahead as they face a terrifying diagnosis for their toddler. Jessica and Reid Currie got devastating news recently...
Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen urges residents to prepare now for potential floods, fires to come
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is urging residents to prepare ahead for the upcoming potential flood and wildfire season. "While the...
Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen announces planned facilities closures for Easter weekend
Several Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen offices and facilities be closed for the upcoming long weekend. The closures are as follows: RDOS main...
Colours4Kids fun run registration open in Penticton
The annual Wildstone Colours4Kids fun run is coming back to Penticton for its eighth year, and registration is now open. On June 9, join the all-ages fun for a...
Canadian Conservative whip lands in Penticton, calling to 'axe the tax'
Canada's federal opposition whip was in Penticton Wednesday, speaking against an upcoming carbon tax increase. Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Conservative Member of...
Penticton community donates around 4,000 pounds of food to the Vees' Feed the Valley Night
The Penticton Salvation Army is giving a big thanks to the community after receiving around 4,000 pounds of food. On Friday, the Penticton Vees team collected...
Penticton team makes history as first female hockey group to win provincial championship
The Penticton Regional U18 female hockey team is celebrating its big win on Sunday, taking home the provincial championship for the first time in local history....
Pentictonite shares story behind her 15 years of political life as a former B.C. MLA in new book
A Penticton author is celebrating her first book release, a memoir sharing part of the story about her 15 years of political life in the BC Legislature and the...
No planned blasting on Highway 97 near Summerland over Easter weekend
Planned blasting on Highway 97 north of Summerland will pause this weekend for Easter. From Thursday, March 28 to April 1, the Ministry of Transportation and...
Water rates in Penticton changing soon
City of Penticton residential water customers will soon notice a change as to how their water rates are calculated in a push to encourage water conservation. ...
Kelowna man avoids jail time after stealing $10K from Summerland couple
A man who stole more than $10,000 from a Summerland couple nearly a decade ago has avoided jail time, instead handed a four-month conditional sentence. Alfred...
Penticton's Ignite the Arts ramping up community week, looking forward to festival weekend
Penticton’s Ignite the Arts festival is underway, with plenty of action still to come this week and over the long weekend. The community week is on until...