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Three Penticton motels sold for almost $13 million
A court ordered sale has awarded three Penticton motels to a numbered company for $12.9…
There’s a new top cop at Penticton’s RCMP detachment
Insp. Beth McAndie has been appointed as the new head of the Penticton RCMP detachment.…
Penticton brewery wins two gold medals at Canada Beer Cup
Penticton's Tin Whistle Brewing won two gold medals at the Canada Beer Cup earlier this…
No charges for Penticton cops after fleeing motorcyclist crashes
Three Penticton police officers have avoided charges after a motorcyclist crashed following a brief chase…
Penticton’s Purple Pantry is a bitter-sweet success
Allison Howard and Dave Corbeil built and created a community fridge and pantry in Penticton…
Mamas for Mamas charity closes Penticton office
A non-profit supporting families with poverty-related challenges will no longer be operating out of its…
Disabled Penticton education assistant claims district discriminated against her
The BC Human Rights Tribunal will hear a Penticton education assistant's claim that she was…
Penticton woman wins $70,000 in Lake Life Lottery
A Penticton woman is the first prize winner in the second annual Lake Life Lottery.…
BC’s forestry watchdog slams ministry for damaging protected South Okanagan grassland
An investigation by BC's forestry watchdog has revealed the ministry and a rancher have destroyed…
Young hockey players help nab goalie equipment thief in Penticton
Sharp-eyed hockey players visiting Penticton on the weekend spotted a man making off with goalie…
BC Wildfire Service begins burns this week near Penticton
BC Wildfire Service is planning to start a series of controlled burns this week, Oct.…
Fake fights, real pain and glory for pro wrestlers in Okanagan
The fights are choreographed but the toils of professional wrestlers are real. For professional wrestling…
Man with machete arrested in Penticton
Penticton RCMP arrested a 39-year-old man with a machete in a store on Main Street…
No more spending tax dollars on separated bike lanes in Penticton
Penticton city council has voted to not build any more separated bike lanes until 2026.…
Suspects in custody after pair of attempted carjackings in Penticton
Penticton RCMP have arrested two suspects in connection with two attempted carjackings last night. Officers were…
Penticton building homes for bats in effort to make city more bat-friendly
Penticton is introducing bat boxes throughout city and promoting a range of bat-focused education initiatives…
Six hectares of South Okanagan land donated for wildlife conservation
A local resident donated six hectares of land in the South Okanagan this past weekend in…
Penticton considering $200K worth of improvements to dog parks
Penticton dog owners want better dog parks it looks like they'll be getting their wish.…
Missing man located deceased: Penticton RCMP
The body of a missing 46-year-old man, who was the focus of a missing person’s…
Penticton RCMP ask for help to find missing man
Penticton RCMP are requesting the public’s help to find a missing 46-year-old man. Grant Johnson…
Penticton woman hopes to reunite found 1930s photo album with owner
A Penticton woman found an old family album full of black and white photos dating…
South Okanagan General Hospital emergency room shut down tonight
The emergency room at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver is shutting down from 6…
Okanagan housing alternative proposes solution to wildfire, expense and energy
As the Okanagan faces drastic wildfire issues, a housing crisis, and a climate crisis, new…
Abandoned shopping cart woes addressed with new Penticton bylaw
After a polarizing debate, Penticton city council has moved to impose a new bylaw regarding…