
Penticton News Today & Local Events

Supply of locally grown turkeys limited in Okanagan, Kamloops this year
“I'd encourage people to support their local farmers and get their orders in soon."

‘Passion for peppers:’ Business is hot for South Okanagan couple
“The medium of spicy food to engage with the public is hysterical. Humour exists between someone’s perceived heat tolerance and the reality of it.”

Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
These weekend events are fun for the whole family.

BC govt defend underage liquor ‘sting ops’ while industry calls for leeway
A BC restaurant and bar industry association is taking aim at the provincial government’s archaic…

How Kamloops bartenders keep an eye out for drugged drinks
Police warned the public of a rash of spiked drinks at Kamloops bars this week,…

Okanagan stone fruit looking good for the first time in years
Don’t jinx it, but a farm in West Kelowna is seeing loads of stone fruit…

Cops investigate spiked drinks at Kamloops bars
Kamloops RCMP says four people came forward after their drinks were tampered with at Kamloops…

Father’s Day Dilemma Solved! Head to Nighthawk Vineyards for Great Blues and BBQ
It’s June and time for the next big question—what to do for Father’s Day on…

iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
A fruit that isn’t commonly seen is a Tayberry, which is a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry.

Visitors can sip on booze while watching Music in the Park in Kamloops
Music in the park is kicking off for the summer in various districts in Kamloops…

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan.

iN NUMBERS: How Kamloops, Okanagan took on the housing crisis in 2024
Some figures are worth bragging about while others, not so much.

You can BYOB to Riverside Park in Kamloops this summer
Parkgoers will be allowed their own liquor near the Riverside bandshell daily until October in a one-season pilot project.

Federal regulators to step up invasive beetle response in Kamloops
"If left unmanaged, this pest can cause significant damage to parks, golf courses, gardens and crops."

Kamloops could be next BC city to allow booze in a public park
Music fans and park-goers in Kamloops may be allowed to bring their own booze this…

