
Man charged in Penticton Toyota arson awaits verdict
He is accused of threatening a key witness to the arson and of aggravated assault for allegedly kicking the man in the face with steel-toed boots, causing 13 facial fractures and requiring emergency reconstructive surgery.

Armstrong man banned from hunting for 10 years
He apologized profusely for his actions, telling a Penticton court he was going through a difficult time in his life when this incident took place.

Penticton considers 6.26 per cent tax increase
The 6.26 per cent increase, if approved by council, would amount to an additional $144 per year in property taxes or an extra $12 per month for the average residential taxpayer, based on a home valued at $650,000.

Summerland wins latest court battle against self-appointed watchdog
CAO Graham Statt is confident the law is on the District of Summerland's side.

100 More Homes recognized for assisting Penticton’s homeless
“This simple but powerful mission sparked a movement."

Urban deer problems in Penticton to be addressed by new committee
The City of Penticton is forming an Urban Deer Advisory Committee to formulate potential strategies…

Penticton council proceeds with first step toward tearing down Memorial Arena
Council voted unanimously to proceed to the next phase, which includes preliminary design and site analysis, after hearing from a team of experts advocating for the new facility.

Penticton man carves new chapter at age 89
As a world-class athlete and award-winning homebuilder in his younger years, Rudy Krause knows the…

A very wild week for Penticton-Summerland MLA Boultbee
It has been a wild week for Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee, starting with a police…

Homeless Penticton man sent to jail for pulling knife on bylaw officer
He was found guilty of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, possessing a dangerous weapon and uttering threats.

Okanagan Skaha school district handling big changes early in school year
“There are always challenges when educating more than 5,000 students."

CUPW workers walking Penticton picket line to save Canada Post
Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are literally fighting for their jobs,…

Penticton pool voyeur pleads guilty
A young Penticton man who snuck into a family change room at the Penticton Community…

Proposed National Park in South Okanagan still on table 20 years later
“There’s no formal decision yet, but all parties — Parks Canada, the province, and both First Nations — are still at the table. We’re closer than we’ve ever been to agreeing on governance structures.”

Anger over $11M lake-to-lake bike lanes in Penticton dominates public meeting
Numerous residents continued to complain about the design and costs involved in the controversial lake-to-lake bike lanes in Penticton.







