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Pnsep2020
Penticton to expand metered parking downtown
It's going to cost you more to park in Penticton's downtown now that city council…
Firefighter gets a free truck after his was stolen during battle against Christie Mountain fire
A Kelowna firefighter, who had his truck stolen while battling the Christie Mountain fire, now…
Summerland Mayor Toni Boot to run for B.C. NDP in Penticton
The NDP have selected a candidate to run in the Penticton riding in the next…
Improved air quality in Okanagan, Kamloops won’t last
Enjoy the hazy sunshine, because it doesn’t look like it’s going to be around long.…
Penticton RCMP seek arson suspect in connection to garage fire
Penticton RCMP are hoping the public can help them identify an arson suspect. Surveillance video…
Labour shortage, smoke causing delay in Okanagan apple harvest
With a smoky blanket covering the Okanagan for the last week, the Okanagan apple harvest…
Smoky skies are delaying the Okanagan’s grape harvest
The Okanagan valley’s grape growers were enjoying last month’s heat and sunshine that carried into…
Farmers rally at Penticton City Hall to oppose proposed Naramata development
A proposal to build a 350 unit residential subdivision near Campbell Mountain has raised the…
Former manager returns to Penticton from down the road in Summerland
A familiar face is returning to Penticton’s city hall after a brief stint in Summerland.…
Improving smoke levels in Kamloops, Okanagan are only temporary
Cleaner air from the B.C. Interior is helping clear some smoke from Kamloops and the…
Washington family gets to personally thank Penticton pilot who saved home
A Washington State couple whose home was saved from wildfire flames licking just metres from…
Thousands of Washington State cattle short of food, forage due to wildfires
Washington State wildfires are taking their toll on the state’s ranches. Valerie O’Dai is relief…
Area restriction lifted around what’s left of Christie Mountain wildfire
Another sign there isn't much life left in the Christie Mountain wildfire south of Penticton.…
Alberta firm fined for infractions at Penticton worksite
An Alberta stucco firm has been fined by Worksafe B.C. for safety violations at a…
Smoky skies expected until midweek in the Okanagan
It may be a couple of days before Okanagan residents can expect any relief from…
New movie to be filmed in Penticton this month
An all-Canadian motion picture starring Eric McCormack and directed by Stephen Campanelli will bolster the…
City of Penticton continues to feel fallout from COVID-19
The City of Penticton is still down eight per cent of its workforce as a…
New Okanagan transit route has connections to Vancouver, Calgary
The Okanagan is about to become better connected by bus. Kaslo-based Mountain Man Mike’s Transportation…
Ancient Indigenous pictographs may soon be off limits after racist graffiti damage near Osoyoos
CONTENT ADVISORY A former band Chief and archaeologist hopes First Nations and the public in…
Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton under control
The Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton is now under control after it was sparked by…
Smoky skies in Okanagan, Kamloops expected to worsen over the weekend
Okanagan and Kamloops residents could face worsening smoke conditions over the next few days thanks…
Cyclist suffers critical injuries in Oliver collision
Oliver RCMP are looking for witnesses following a collision which left a foreign worker in…
Penticton Mountie publishes first children’s book in series about RCMP Musical Ride horse
After telling stories about Harry the Musical Ride horse to her daughter, Penticton RCMP officer…
Penticton theatre group looking for new ways to act out
What can a community based theatre company do when a pandemic prevents them from having…