Penticton news

Metal titans Lamb of God and Mastodon coming to Okanagan
Grammy award-nominated and award-winning metal icons Lamb of God and Mastodon have announced a stop…

Changes to Penticton’s bylaw service meant more calls for service
Bylaw officers in Penticton were granted more power in 2023 and the service has released…

Spending tax dollars on dog parks in Thompson-Okanagan a win for everyone
As dog ownership rises, municipalities around Okanagan are spending more on dog parks and an…

Penticton’s crime rate trending downward: RCMP
Crime rates were down in Penticton aside from a spike in domestic violence for the…

Penticton man wins $100,000 with Lotto 6/49 ticket
It took a Pentictonite three days for reality to hit him after winning a $100,000…

UPDATE: Missing Penticton man located
UPDATE: Jan. 29, 2024 RCMP say a missing Penticton man has been found. All personal…

RCMP searching for wanted woman who may be in South Okanagan
BC Highway Patrol in Keremeos is searching for a wanted 48-year-old woman. Michelle Babette Lawrence…

Look out for bats in your blinds in Okanagan, Similkameen
The BC Community Bat Program is warning residents in the Okanagan and Similkameen region to be…

Mental health crisis response team up and running in Penticton
A new mental health crisis support program is up and running in Penticton. Interior Health…

One dead in mobile home fire in Osoyoos
RCMP have confirmed a body was found after crews had put out a mobile home…

Lose some cash? Penticton RCMP may have it
Someone turned in a large amount of cash to Penticton RCMP, and police are searching…

iN PHOTOS: Chilly quail fluff up for warmth during Okanagan deep freeze
California quail can be seen in backyards across the Okanagan with their feathers fluffed up,…

iN PHOTOS: Funnels of steam spiral over Okanagan Lake delighting onlookers
South Okanagan residents spotted spouts of water vapour spiralling into the air over Okanagan Lake…

Penticton invites skiers and snowboarders to Throwdown Rail Jam
Penticton is inviting expert skiers and snowboarders to compete in the new Downtown Throwdown Rail…
UPDATE: Power restored to 5,000 customers in Penticton
The power has been resorted to thousands of customers in Penticton. The City of Penticton…