Penticton news
Labour shortage, smoke causing delay in Okanagan apple harvest
With a smoky blanket covering the Okanagan for the last week, the Okanagan apple harvest…
Smoky skies are delaying the Okanagan’s grape harvest
The Okanagan valley’s grape growers were enjoying last month’s heat and sunshine that carried into…
Farmers rally at Penticton City Hall to oppose proposed Naramata development
A proposal to build a 350 unit residential subdivision near Campbell Mountain has raised the…
Former manager returns to Penticton from down the road in Summerland
A familiar face is returning to Penticton’s city hall after a brief stint in Summerland.…
Improving smoke levels in Kamloops, Okanagan are only temporary
Cleaner air from the B.C. Interior is helping clear some smoke from Kamloops and the…
Washington family gets to personally thank Penticton pilot who saved home
A Washington State couple whose home was saved from wildfire flames licking just metres from…
Thousands of Washington State cattle short of food, forage due to wildfires
Washington State wildfires are taking their toll on the state’s ranches. Valerie O’Dai is relief…
Area restriction lifted around what’s left of Christie Mountain wildfire
Another sign there isn't much life left in the Christie Mountain wildfire south of Penticton.…
Alberta firm fined for infractions at Penticton worksite
An Alberta stucco firm has been fined by Worksafe B.C. for safety violations at a…
Smoky skies expected until midweek in the Okanagan
It may be a couple of days before Okanagan residents can expect any relief from…
Canadian wildfire attack south of the border has Washington family in tears
The B.C. Wildfire service is not only fighting fires but boosting relations between the U.S.…
City of Penticton continues to feel fallout from COVID-19
The City of Penticton is still down eight per cent of its workforce as a…
New Okanagan transit route has connections to Vancouver, Calgary
The Okanagan is about to become better connected by bus. Kaslo-based Mountain Man Mike’s Transportation…
Ancient Indigenous pictographs may soon be off limits after racist graffiti damage near Osoyoos
CONTENT ADVISORY A former band Chief and archaeologist hopes First Nations and the public in…
Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton under control
The Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton is now under control after it was sparked by…