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Penticton RCMP see jump in threat calls as pandemic wears on
Pandemic and homeless issues were implicated in increased crime stats in a quarterly crime report…
Hospital board to take 2nd look at $1M request for new Penticton urgent care centre
The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital Board will take another look at a $1 million funding request…
Worker at Growers Supply in Penticton tests positive for COVID-19
A positive COVID-19 test among employees at Penticton’s Growers Supply has resulted in a temporary…
Penticton senior sleeping rough homeless no longer
What a difference a week can make. Wayne McFadden and his dog Singer went public…
House on Martin Street in Penticton to make way for 7-unit townhouse
An older Martin Street single-family home will likely see the wrecking ball following council approval…
Two people homeless after house fire in Penticton
Two Penticton residents are without a home following a fire yesterday evening. Penticton fire chief…
Penticton man says camping rough is better than homeless shelter
Wayne McFadden spends his days with his dog Singer sitting in a Penticton parking lot…
Booze on the beach will be back in Penticton this summer
Penticton’s responsible liquor consumption pilot program is coming back for another season. The program, which…
Penticton council votes to close controversial homeless shelter
Penticton city council continued its dispute with the B.C. housing ministry over its desire to…
Man drowns in Okanagan Lake in Penticton
Penticton RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating following a drowning on Okanagan Lake…
Drug warning issued for Penticton
A community warning has been issued in Penticton after fentanyl was found in crack cocaine.…
Majority of those surveyed back Penticton council’s controversial decision on homeless shelter
A majority of Penticton residents appear to back the mayor and council over recent controversial…
New brewery proposed alongside KVR trail in Penticton
A new brewery is in the works for Penticton. Penticton city council will be asked…
Penticton encourages picnics in city parks with local takeout food, wine and beer
You'll soon be able to have a picnic and a cold one in a city…
Unusual number of job opportunities regional district
Looking for work? The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen may have just the position you’re looking…
Drug alert issued in Penticton
Interior Health has issuing a warning to illicit drug users in the Penticton area. A…
Arson and attempted break-in at downtown Penticton business
Penticton RCMP are investigating an arson and attempted break-in at a downtown business early this…
Penticton’s emergency shelter surrounded by a fearful senior population
The verbal battle between Penticton City Council and the provincial housing authority over Penticton’s emergency…
Rally to stop Asian racism planned for Penticton’s Gyro Park this weekend
Penticton and South Okanagan residents are being asked to come together in a rally to…
Konanz ready for another run at MP job for South Okanagan-West Kootenay
After losing by just over one per cent of the vote, Helena Konanz is taking…
Province will keep Penticton’s emergency shelter operational, housing minister says
The province intends to push forward with an extension of Penticton’s emergency winter shelter in…
Victim in Penticton hit and run also stabbed
Penticton RCMP are investigating a hit and run that was accompanied by an assault with…
Penticton city council says no to emergency shelter extension
Penticton city council weighed in on B.C. Housing’s request for reconsideration of council's decision to…
Penticton events centre looks to kick start a post-pandemic economy
With vaccines on the way and a post-pandemic future on the horizon, Penticton is hoping…