Penticton news

South Okanagan skies cleared in time for photographer to capture rare celestial event
Debra Ceravolo has been scrutinizing the South Okanagan night skies this past week in anticipation…

Prospects for ‘perfect Christmas’ weather are suddenly very real in Kamloops and the Okanagan
The weather can change dramatically from one day to the next this time of year.…

Snow storm causing delays and cancellations at airports in Okanagan, Kamloops
Today’s winter storm is resulting flight cancellations to and from the Kelowna, Kamloops and Penticton…
New COVID-19 testing centre opens in Penticton
A new community collection centre is being established in Penticton to facilitate COVID-19 testing capacity.…

Initial improvements completed at Penticton Regional Hospital’s ER
Penticton Regional Hospital continues to move forward with upgrades to the facility as the first…

Travel advisories, heavy snowfall warnings up across southern B.C.
Following a weekend of record setting warmth across B.C.'s southern Interior, residents should be bracing…

High temperature records fall throughout the Thompson and Okanagan yesterday
Today’s snowy conditions promise to be a radical change from the balmy weather that set…

How to proceed when porch pirates pinch your packages
’Tis the season for parcel deliveries to residential addresses, especially so this year as many…

Cross your fingers for clear skies to get rare view of ‘Christmas Star’ in Kamloops, Okanagan
It appears as though it might be touch and go as to whether a celestial…

Two more deaths reported at Oliver’s McKinney Place care home
The COVID-19 outbreak at a South Okanagan care home continued to intensify today with the…

Nine months in jail for Osoyoos driver responsible for collision that left woman paralyzed
Penticton Supreme Court heard heart wrenching stories of lives shattered during a sentencing hearing for…

Peachland stop added to Penticton to Kelowna transit route
A service change to the Penticton to Kelowna bus route will see a new stop…
If you see smoke in the Central, South Okanagan, it’s for a good reason
Wildfire mitigation efforts near Summerland and Penticton are expected to produce smoke visible to South…

So long, snow: Spring-like temperatures ahead for Kamloops, Okanagan this weekend
Temperatures are on the rise in Kamloops and the Okanagan just in time for the…

Interior Health issues illicit drug alert in Penticton
A drug alert has been issued for the Penticton area by Interior Health. The alert…