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NDP’s Richard Cannings wins 3rd straight victory in South Okanagan-West Kootenay
The NDP's Richard Cannings remains the undefeated champion of the South Okanagan-West Kootenay electoral district…
Penticton store employee robbed by suspect with skull mask, shotgun
RCMP in Penticton have released an image of a suspect in an armed robbery from…
Penticton poutine to be showcased on Quebec television
When popular French television show hosts were travelling through the Okanagan, their fans demanded they…
Thomas Kruger-Allen sentenced to 12 months prison for Penticton party incident
Thomas Kruger-Allen was sentenced today to 12 months in prison for his actions outside of…
Bike lane inches closer to completion in Penticton
The Lake-to-Lake Bike Route in Penticton now reaches midway into the city from Okanagan Lake.…
Penticton homicide near school wasn’t a youth or student: Police
Police still aren't saying much about a suspected homicide in the city Sunday, but they…
Penticton’s Dream Cafe ready to host first live concert in 18 months
The COVID-19 nightmare is finally coming to an end for the Dream Cafe, as the…
Significant progress being made on Skaha Creek wildfire
It’s been one week since the Skaha Creek wildfire was discovered and B.C. Wildfire Service…
UPDATE: New wildfire burning southwest of Penticton; evacuation alerts issued
The Hedges Butte wildfire was discovered 12 kilometres southwest of Penticton today, Sept 3. The…
New direct flights from Penticton Airport to Vancouver International
There’s a new way for travellers to fly from Penticton to Vancouver. Cascadia Air’s commuter…
Pathways Addictions Resource Centre reopens in Penticton with large drop in clientele
By charging $100 for an hour of counselling, Pathways Addictions Resource Centre managed to reopen…
Defiant Penticton brewery getting positive feedback on anti-vaccine card stance
After a Penticton craft brewery recently announced it would be snubbing the province's upcoming vaccine…
Police looking for witnesses after man found severely injured in Penticton
A man was found with severe injuries near the Lakeside Hotel parkade in Penticton this…
Penticton’s highly anticipated 2021 Ironman triathlon cancelled
Penticton’s Ironman triathlon will not be happening in 2021. In April, the event was postponed…
Company hoping to produce hydrogen in Penticton to power city
In the future, hydrogen may be used to fuel cars and heat homes – and it…
Singla Bros. Holdings Ltd. pleads guilty to 6 of 10 charges in Penticton courtroom
Six guilty pleas were entered in a Penticton court room on behalf of Singla Bros.…
No foul play suspected after body found in Penticton
No foul play is suspected in the death of a man in Penticton this morning.…
Woman assaulted, robbed in downtown Penticton
Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a woman was assaulted and robbed…
Penticton council calls on Interior Health to restore funding to Pathways Addictions Resource Centre
It costs more money to employ two staffers at Interior Health than it did to…
Penticton councillors vent frustration with B.C. Housing
Penticton City councillors were united in their frustration with B.C. Housing on two separate items…
Penticton woman wins $50K on scratch-and-win ticket
A Penticton woman didn’t think her scratch ticket looked like a winner after playing the…
South Okanagan Events Centre looking for part-time workers as venue prepares to reopen
Now that sports fans and concert goers are nearly allowed to gather indoors again, the…
Crews doing ‘pretty darn good’ on South Okanagan wildfires: fire information officer
The two out-of-control fires under the management of the BC Wildfire Service Okanagan complex are…
Young people working for Coyote Cruises on Penticton channel victims of racial slurs from floaters
Many of the staff at Coyote Cruises in Penticton are teenagers from the Penticton Indian…