Pnaug2016

Second annual Great Ogopogo Bathtub race a fundraiser for Penticton hospital tower
PENTICTON – Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to start your bathtubs. The second annual Great Ogopogo…

Province invests in affordable housing in Penticton with motel purchase
PENTICTON – A new opportunity for affordable housing will soon be available in Penticton with…

Canada’s top court won’t hear appeal of former Mountie convicted of murder in Penticton
PENTICTON – The Supreme Court of Canada won't hear the appeal of a former police…

New family medicine residency for the South Okanagan gives doctors local training opportunities
PENTICTON – For the first time ever, doctors in the University of British Columbia’s Family…

Observatory near Penticton perfect place to watch the Perseids
PENTICTON – With an astrophysical observatory fully staffed by astronomers practically in one’s backyard, there…

Summer has arrived in the Okanagan, better late than never
OKANAGAN – The dry heat usually associated with summer in the Okanagan has arrived. It…

Cougar sighting on KVR trail prompts warning from City of Penticton
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton has issued a warning to users of the Kettle…

Reel Peach Fest film festival winners
PENTICTON – The winners from Reel Peach Fest film festival have been announced and the…

Police issue warning to Penticton business owners about fake U.S. bills
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are warning local businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit…

Police report more bike thefts; Facebook group formed to help find stolen bikes
PENTICTON – Bicycle thefts continue to occur at an alarming rate in Penticton and a…

Current invasive mussel inspection efforts insufficient, says Okanagan Basin Water Board
BOARD CALLS FOR DAYLIGHT HOURS MONITORING; MANDATORY PRE-LAUNCH INSPECTIONS OKANAGAN VALLEY – A form of…

Penticton pub fight results in assault charges
PENTICTON – A Penticton pub had to call police after business was disrupted by an…

Fire destroys trailer, motorhome in Osoyoos campground
PENTICTON – The Osoyoos Fire Department battled a trailer and motorhome fire in the community…

Woman killed in jet ski crash on Osoyoos Lake identified
PENTICTON – The woman who died following a jet ski collision on Osoyoos Lake last…

Naramata resident strong advocate for restructuring of electricity bills
PENTICTON – South Okanagan residents who are unhappy with the residential conservation rate on their…