Penticton news

More than 600 drivers checked for impaired driving in South Okanagan
More than 600 drivers were pulled over by officers with the RCMP's BC Highway Patrol…

Missing Penticton woman found deceased: RCMP
A 37-year-old Penticton woman who was reported missing last month has been found deceased. No…

The last Ironman in Penticton will be held this summer
Penticton is losing the Ironman Triathlon to Ottawa, according to Ironman Canada. Home to the…

Campfires banned in Kamloops, Okanagan as of Friday
Given the intense heat and the accompanying wildfire risk, the BC Wildfire Service is banning…

Penticton allows early morning construction noise due to heat wave
Penticton residents can expect some early morning construction noise for the next two weeks because…

Penticton councillor putting plan together to address aggressive urban deer problem
The problem of aggressive mother deer attacking people and dogs in the Okanagan has been…

UPDATE: Missing Penticton senior located
UPDATE: 4:26 p.m. July 3, 2024 Penticton RCMP say a missing 72-year-old woman has been…

UPDATE: Missing Penticton man located
UPDATE: July 2, 2024 RCMP say a missing Penticton man has been located. All personal…

Penticton’s annual Elvis Festival is back this weekend
Elvis Presley tribute artists have gathered in Penticton to face off and see who’s the…

Dangerous Penticton offender hasn’t impressed parole board
A dangerous offender from Penticton, guilty of a horrific assault and sexual assault on a…

RCMP issue warning about South Okanagan ‘Sunset’ grad parties
High school students graduating from South Okanagan high schools often take part in so-called Sunset…

Penticton woman injured protecting dog from aggressive mother deer
Jackie Hooper was walking her young dog through the middle of town when she got…

RCMP suspect foul play in man’s death in Princeton
RCMP are releasing few details after a body was found on a property near Princeton…

Okanagan College gets $1.75M grant for wine, beer innovation
Okanagan College has received a $1.75 million grant from the federal government to aid innovation…

Home builder in Penticton insists on non-disclosure agreement before repairing damage
A developer in Penticton is refusing to fix damage it did to a neighbouring property…