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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…
New year brings uptick in bird poisonings for Okanagan rehab centre
An avian rehabilitation centre in the South Okanagan has seen an increase in bird poisonings…
UPDATE: RCMP bomb squad detonates possible explosives found in Penticton
Penticton residents may have heard a couple explosions last evening as members of the RCMP…
Why is Penticton pushed to keep emergency shelter open while other shelters close?
Penticton city council is standing resolute on its decision to shutter the emergency winter shelter…
RCMP bomb squad called to investigate mysterious Penticton explosions
Penticton RCMP have called in the RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit to help investigate a serious…
Granfondo cycling race set to return to South Okanagan this fall
The Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan cycling event will be returning to the South Okanagan this…
Grant funding too late to make emergency repairs on Penticton Creek
Emergency funds in the form of a flood mitigation grant are going to be granted…
Penticton city council concerned how RDOS charges member municipalities
Penticton city council is concerned about how the regional district charges its member municipalities for…
Penticton crime rate fell last year, but remains too high for city’s top cop
Falling property crime is likely behind the drop in Penticton's crime rate in the last…
Long-serving Penticton politician Jake Kimberley steps down for health reasons
Penticton councillor and former mayor Jake Kimberley has announced his resignation from council. The long-serving…
Penticton council meets with province to discuss supportive housing complaints
Penticton city council presented a unified voice to the provincial government ministers at a meeting…
Cast your line at one of these great ice fishing spots in the Thompson-Okanagan
With the cold temperatures, many of the bodies of water in the Thompson-Okanagan are now…
Possible COVID-19 exposure on flight to Penticton
A passenger on a recent Air Canada flight to Penticton has tested positive for the…
How this unique winter frost phenomenon forms
With cool days and cooler nights, we are in the prime time for this winter…
Two drivers facing allegations of sexual assault laid off by Penticton cab company
A Penticton cab company says two of its drivers are no longer working with the…
Penticton Indian Band elects new chief
The Penticton Indian Band has new leadership this morning. The band has elected Greg Gabriel…
Penticton minor hockey association awarded hockey gear donation
The Penticton Minor Hockey Association will be able to suit up 25 hockey players who…
Penticton high school put on lockdown after man with hatchet approaches students
Penticton Secondary School went into a hold and secure protocol for a short period this…