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Racist graffiti spray-painted on Penticton Indian Band signage
Signage near Penticton Indian Band was found vandalized with racist graffiti this week. The Green…
Snowfall warning in effect for Highway 3
A snowfall warning is in effect for Highway 3 this afternoon and tonight. Up to…
Four hours of hockey now allowed at Penticton’s outdoor hockey rink
The hockey ban has been lifted for two hours twice a week at Penticton's outdoor…
‘Absolutely no hockey’ at Penticton’s outdoor hockey rink
It’s easy to mistake the public skating surface in downtown Penticton for a hockey rink…
RCMP release identity of Penticton murder victim
RCMP have identified the victim in a Penticton murder in hopes of advancing the investigation.…
Aggressive dog on the loose in Penticton
A large aggressive dog is on the loose in Penticton after jumping out of a…
First baby born in the Okanagan in 2023 is a girl
The first baby born in the Okanagan this year is from Peachland. Baby Eleanor was…
Ryan McMahon of Lion Bear Fox coming to Kamloops and Okanagan
Folk artist Ryan McMahan of Lion Bear Fox will be in Kamloops and the Okanagan…
Penticton’s new mayor to focus on crime, housing in 2023
Julius Bloomfield, who started 2022 as a Penticton city councillor, will be heading into 2023…
2022 was COSAR’s third-busiest year since 1954
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue just has its third busiest year since it was established…
Now’s the time to clear those storm drains in Kamloops, Okanagan
Residents can help reduce the risk of flooding and puddles by keeping catch basins in…
Blind and deaf stray dog finds forever home in Penticton
A stray dog who is blind and deaf found a forever home last week with…
Penticton massage therapist ordered to pay $100,000 for sexual misconduct
CONTENT ADVISORY A former Penticton massage therapist is on the hook for more than $100,000…
Penticton’s lake-to-lake cycling path to stay the course
Penticton’s lake-to-lake bike route looks like it will be making it to the finish line…
Man stabbed in downtown Penticton dies from injuries
A 61-year-old man stabbed while sitting in his vehicle in downtown Penticton has died from…
Phone lines are down at the City of Penticton
All the phone lines to the City of Penticton aren't working today. The City is…
How to celebrate winter solstice at Penticton’s Pen Henge
The official start to winter is today and while marking the winter solstice is a…
Man stabbed multiple times while sitting in his vehicle in downtown Penticton
A 61-year-old man was stabbed while sitting in his vehicle in downtown Penticton. Police were…
Highway 97 will be closed for an hour today between Peachland and Summerland
Highway 97 will be closed between Summerland and Peachland from 1 to 2 p.m. this…
Likelihood of a white Christmas in Kamloops and Okanagan compared to rest of Canada
Kelowna is twice as likely to have a white Christmas compared to Penticton. Environment Canada…
Former Kamloops Blazers among NHL alumni in charge of Team Canada at Spengler Cup
Former NHLers who played for the Kamloops Blazers will be managing and coaching Canada’s National…
Paper plates toss goes awry at Penticton Vees game
Scores of paper plates were plummeting during an extremely challenging contest for fans at last…
Province needs to pony up more cash for Penticton to be safe, city says
Authorities are stretched thin in Penticton as a result of an increase in mental health…
Couple killed in Penticton apartment fire were married for 58 years
The victims of last weekend’s fatal apartment fire in Penticton have been identified. Albert “Bert”…