Penticton news

Tick season begins with a major infestation for one Okanagan pooch
With warmer temperatures in the Thompson and Okanagan, it's time to get prepared for tick…

Get in the driver’s seat for a virtual lap at Oliver’s Area 27
The racing simulator used to help design the Area 27 Motorsports track near Oliver is…
Where to go this weekend? The backyard seems like a good bet
It’s the first long weekend of spring, and the weather looks good for a first…

Osoyoos woman in critical condition, suspect arrested in assault
Osoyoos RCMP arrested the suspect of a serious assault that put a woman in the…

Warm weather expected to give way to a cooler Easter weekend in the Okanagan
Get ready for some sunshine and then some Good Friday showers. Environment Canada meteorologist Doug…

Businesses teaming up online to get through COVID-19 pandemic
Downtown businesses in Kamloops and Okanagan cities are adapting to new realities created by the…

Okanagan dairy farmer forced to dump milk after COVID-19 induced drop in demand
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing unpredictable upheavals in B.C.'s normally a calm and stable milk…
Health care worker says Penticton landlords showing COVID-19 bias
An intensive care nurse who was recently tried to help a friend find a new…

UPDATE: Snowpacks are the second-highest recorded in 45 years
Dry March weather has resulted in some modest growth of the region’s snowpacks and it's…

Penticton seeks input on financial impact of COVID-19
The City of Penticton wants to know how residents are faring economically during the COVID-19…

Canadian country artist Jess Moskaluke to headline Peachfest country night
Unlike many other festivals, Penticton Peach Festival isn't planning to go on hiatus and today…

iN VIDEO: Dream and plan your next B.C. vacation… later
You're probably thinking of your next vacation while waiting is self-isolation and Destination B.C. wants…

Penticton car theft suspect in custody after flight from police
A Penticton man has been arrested and charged after an alleged auto theft in Penticton…

Local musicians feel the dual-sting of loss with closed live venues
Long after many wannabe artists put down their instruments, Rick Halisheff has endured. As a…

More springlike weather in store for the Okanagan this week
Weather in the Okanagan should have a more springlike feel to it this week following…