Penticton news

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…
Three early season wildfires in Kamloops Fire Centre
The wildfire season is off to an early start in the southern Interior. The Kamloops…

Penticton paid parking program expands with new parking machines
New parking meters are being installed on Penticton’s Main Street as the City begins implementing…

Mild spring-like weather for Kamloops and Okanagan this week
Kamloops and the Okanagan will see some pleasant spring conditions around mid-week before clouds and…

Small B.C. town prepared for a traffic surge caused by Highway 1 construction
As interprovincial motorists prepare for lengthy planned shutdowns of Trans-Canada Highway1 east of Golden this…

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…
The last flight of Penticton-bound RCAF Mitchell 894
High on a mountainside near Rossland lies the wreckage of a Second World War bomber…

Public health approves BCHL plan to begin ‘condensed’ season
The British Columbia Hockey League's plan for a shortened season has been accepted by the…
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…

It’s 3/11 again: We’ve now lived through a full year of the COVID-19 pandemic
Everyone remembers 9/11, that day on Sept. 11, 2001 when planes flew into the World…

Despite above average snowpack, risk of flooding in Okanagan Lake still low
Snowpacks are currently above average in the Thompson-Okanagan region, but they don't appear to be…

Lots of sunshine this weekend in Kamloops, Okanagan
Kamloops residents might need to dig out the sunscreen on Saturday with the spring-like weekend…

Expect to hear the thrum of Canadian military helicopters in the Okanagan
The thrum of military helicopters will be a new and short-lived addition to the Okanagan…
Interior Health begins transition of Penticton’s Pathways Addiction treatment services
Interior Health says initial work is already underway to transition Penticton’s Pathways Addiction Centre clients…

Penticton’s new primary care centre slated for March 31 opening
Penticton's new urgent primary care centre will open by the end fo the month. Health…