Penticton news

Statistics Canada jobs coming up in Kamloops, Okanagan for census
Statistics Canada has lots of temporary jobs available to Kamloops and Okanagan residents starting this…

Penticton RCMP arrest prolific offender sleeping in stolen vehicle
Penticton police officers have arrested a prolific offender sleeping in a stolen vehicle, for the…

Penticton addictions service sees Interior Health funds pulled, asks for community support
A Penticton resource centre that offers addiction services is sounding alarm bells over a change…

New childcare spaces set to open in Kamloops, Okanagan
Okanagan and Kamloops families will soon have access to more childcare spaces. The province announced…

Grant funding too late to make emergency repairs on Penticton Creek
Emergency funds in the form of a flood mitigation grant are going to be granted…

Penticton beach program to look at ‘vending hubs’ for 2022 season
A new concept in beach vending may find its way to a Penticton waterfront location…
Kamloops, Okanagan had mild, dry winter despite frigid February
Winter is over, from a meteorological stand point, and statistics show what Kamloops and the…
Letter campaign to bolster recreation sites, trails in B.C. launched
The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia would like to see the province beef up…

Area 27 racetrack in Oliver has a new deal to put you behind the wheel
The Okanagan’s premier motorsports club has a new way for gearheads and racing enthusiasts to…

Book now, travel later campaign means worry-free Penticton vacation planning
A Penticton tourism groups wants visitors to the region to be able to book a…

iN VIDEO: Mysterious footage emerges of Okanagan cigarette plant
Mystery surrounds a recently published video that depicts the 1960 opening of a cigarette factory…

Penticton poet Shane Koyczan to host online performance about the pandemic
A new performance by Penticton poet Shane Koyczan will be available online on Friday, March…

iN VIDEO: Check out this amazing, unique Penticton home made of recycled timber
Penticton architect and builder Geoff Orr has built a pretty special house in the hills…

Thompson-Okanagan mining exploration companies poised for a good year
It’s promising to be a good year for mining exploration in the province in general…

February full moon a sign of longer days to come
February is coming to an end with a full moon to light up the night…