Penticton

Lumberjack daredevils set to return to Penticton’s Peachfest
The Harlem Globetrotters of forestry are going to masterfully roll, climb and throw axes at…

Penticton youth resort to desperate measures to avoid homelessness
Penticton council got an eye-opening glimpse at how many young people in their city struggle…

RCMP ask for public’s help to identify Penticton credit card thief
Penticton RCMP are asking the public for help to identify a suspect using stolen credit…

New outdoor skating rink cool addition to downtown Penticton
A new outdoor skating rink in downtown Penticton will be free to the public forever,…

Free weddings for all at a bar in Penticton this weekend
Dozens of lovers will be committing the rest of their lives to one another at…

New store in Penticton looking for more local crafters and artisans to stock its shelves
Several small businesses and local craftspeople have a new place to sell their work thanks…

Community fridge and pantry planned for Penticton’s downtown
A Penticton couple wants to strengthen the local food security network by opening up a…

HE SCORES: Penticton Conservation officer removes hockey net from deer antlers
Members of the B.C. Conservation Officer Service responded to a made-in-Canada call this morning in…

Penticton prolific offender strikes police vehicle during arrest
Penticton RCMP had lots of backup with them when they stumbled upon a prolific offender…

Crime up 2% in Penticton in 2021: RCMP Supt. Hunter
Penticton RCMP saw crime go down by 4% in the final quarter of 2021 but…

Penticton man creates awesome beds for kids, changing lives
Kids are falling asleep behind the wheel now that a Penticton carpenter is rolling specialty…

Penticton RCMP struggling with big increase in mental health calls
RCMP officers are responding to mental health-related calls in Penticton twice as often as their…

Penticton prolific offender released from custody after sentencing on assault charge
A prolific offender who bear sprayed a stranger in a Penticton alleyway before losing the…

The ghosts of Penticton’s nightlife
– This story was originally published Jan. 22, 2022. Penticton has always been a favourite…

Notorious section of South Okanagan highway to be improved
A highway safety petition, with more than 4,000 signatures, has the attention of the Ministry…