Penticton news

December looking good weather-wise in Okanagan, Kamloops but January, February not so much
Enjoy the sunny, mild weather in the Okanagan and Kamloops while it lasts because, according…

Penticton RCMP get their man with some K9 assistance
Penticton RCMP were assisted by the detachment’s K9 unit in the arrest of a repeat…

4 COVID-19 cases reported at Penticton Curling Club
The Penticton Curling Club has closed its doors after four members tested positive for COVID-19.…

Allegedly drunk driver takes out fence, tree and utility line in rollover
An allegedly impaired driver rolled his vehicle and took out several pieces of infrastructure near…

Penticton Vees player tests positive for COVID-19
A member of the Penticton Vees has tested positive for COVID-19. The B.C. Hockey League…

DNA profiling used to identify remains of Penticton man missing since 2009
The remains of a Penticton man missing since 2009 have been positively identified eleven years…

How the Salvation Army rescued the local kettle campaign
The Salvation Army is launching new technologies to assist in this year’s Christmas Kettle Campaign…

Penticton family intent on feeding needy again this Christmas, despite pandemic
While COVID-19 has reduced social interactions around the globe, a Penticton family has gone out…

Fraudsters spoofing South Okanagan RCMP detachment phone numbers in latest scam
South Okanagan RCMP are warning the public about the latest phone and internet fraud scam.…

Former Penticton radio personality publishes autobiography
Well known former Okanagan radio host Dennis Walker has been putting his COVID-19 isolation time…

Two South Okanagan communities face alternate approval process for lakefront purchases
Two South Okanagan communities wishing to purchase waterfront parkland face alternative approval processes to determine…

‘Am I doing something wrong?’ Okanagan businessman seeks public input on kicking out anti-maskers
CONTENT ADVISORY A south Okanagan businessman is looking for public input as to how to…

‘Very dry start to December’: No snow in forecast for Okanagan, Kamloops
It looks like the snow is going to hold off in Kamloops and the Okanagan…

Police identify woman alleged to have spit on Penticton liquor store employee in mask wearing dispute
RCMP have identified the woman accused of assault for spitting on an employee at a…

Penticton Indian Band adds its opposition to development on Skaha Lake
The Penticton Indian Band is adding its voice to an effort to save a piece…