Penticton news

Few hiccups from Penticton’s ‘beer on the beach’ project
It looks like booze on the beach in Penticton could return next summer after a…

Snow, possible freezing rain on southern Interior mountain highways
Rain expected in the valley bottoms will fall as snow on mountain highways leading into…

COVID-19 outbreak declared at long-term care facility, Village by the Station in Penticton
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at The Village by the Station long-term care home.…

Interest growing in Penticton’s lake to lake cycling route
Public interest in a lake to lake cycling route through the City of Penticton is…

What to do outdoors in Kamloops, Okanagan this pandemic winter
Winter is almost here in B.C., and there's no shortage of outdoor activities to pursue…

iN VIDEO: National survey finds wine lovers prefer to visit the Okanagan over Niagara
A recent webinar presented to members of Wine Growers Canada revealed Canadians are more interested…

Search of family heirlooms reveals Penticton craftsman, history
René Mehrer recently solved a family 'history mystery' with the help of social media. Her…

Penticton’s iconic fruit once had a sibling that served ice cream in a nightclub
Penticton's iconic Peach has been a part of the city's history since the early 1960s…

Police in Vancouver and Fraser health authorities given extra power to enforce health violations
The province is taking steps to show it means business when it comes to enforcing…

There’s a new gold rush on the way in the Cariboo
Recent drilling results on a mining venture in the historic Barkerville area is feeding optimism…

Heavy snow expected on Interior highways today
Be prepared for some tough winter driving conditions on Interior highways today. Environment Canada has…

Work to remove construction waste pile on Penticton Indian Band resumes
The task of removing a huge pile of demolition waste from locatee land on the…

South Okanagan should escape snow expected for Kamloops, Kelowna and Vernon
Residents of Kamloops and parts of the Okanagan should prepare for potential snow on the…

Retired Penticton RCMP sergeant and author receives thanks from the Queen
A former RCMP sergeant has received acknowledgement from the Queen following publication of her most…

Penticton woman wants everyone to ring a bell this COVID-19 Christmas Eve
Penticton resident Lorrie Nelson hopes to spread some Christmas joy by making some seasonal noise…