Penticton news

An Okanagan treasure hunt strike your fancy? There’s actually gold in them hills
PENTICTON – A tale of nearly $1 million of lost gold continues to pique the…

Strong South Okanagan real estate market reflected in rising prices
South Okanagan realtors are seeing some new trends driving the estate market as it continues…

Restriction order removed for Skaha Bluffs climbing area near Christie Mountain wildfire
The B.C. Wildfire Service is rescinding an area restriction order that was put in place…

B.C. insurers saving money during pandemic, fewer accidents
With fewer car accidents in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, insurance companies are saving money,…

Penticton tourist arrested for allegedly confining his girlfriend in motel
Penticton RCMP have made an arrest in connection with an alleged assault and forcible confinement.…

Osoyoos Chief calls out ‘cowards, racists and low-life scumbags’ who defaced ancient pictographs
CONTENT ADVISORY Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie gave way to anger while speaking about…

iN PHOTOS: Horseshoe sculptor adds to display at Penticton Regional Hospital
A South Okanagan sculptor known for his metalwork creations made of used horseshoes recently added…

Smoke can be seen from Christie Mountain wildfire thanks to weather conditions
B.C. Wildfire Service crews continue to douse hotspots as work on the Christie Mountain wildfire…

The ambience, the nostalgia and oh so tasty: How Tickleberry’s keeps them coming back
A lot of ingredient go into the making of a successful ice cream shop –…

Okanagan weekend forecast: No end in sight to summer
Okanagan residents can look forward to an extension of summer over the next week with…

Penticton police catch arsonist red-handed
Penticton RCMP were at the right place at the right time when a fire broke…

Woman knocked off bicycle in Penticton hit and run
Penticton RCMP are investigating a hit and run after a cyclist was struck almost two…

Last full moon of summer is tonight’s Corn Moon
The third and final full moon of the summer will be rising in tonight’s sky.…

UPDATE: Rain helps Christie Mountain firefighting efforts
Rain helped dampen the fire activity on the Christie Mountain wildfire last night. B.C. Wildfire…

Kelowna-based firefighter has to write off truck stolen from him
Connor Callaghan has been on a roller coaster of emotions over the last couple of…