Penticton news

Young hockey players help nab goalie equipment thief in Penticton
Sharp-eyed hockey players visiting Penticton on the weekend spotted a man making off with goalie…

BC Wildfire Service begins burns this week near Penticton
BC Wildfire Service is planning to start a series of controlled burns this week, Oct.…

Fake fights, real pain and glory for pro wrestlers in Okanagan
The fights are choreographed but the toils of professional wrestlers are real. For professional wrestling…

Man with machete arrested in Penticton
Penticton RCMP arrested a 39-year-old man with a machete in a store on Main Street…

No more spending tax dollars on separated bike lanes in Penticton
Penticton city council has voted to not build any more separated bike lanes until 2026.…

Suspects in custody after pair of attempted carjackings in Penticton
Penticton RCMP have arrested two suspects in connection with two attempted carjackings last night. Officers were…

Penticton building homes for bats in effort to make city more bat-friendly
Penticton is introducing bat boxes throughout city and promoting a range of bat-focused education initiatives…

Six hectares of South Okanagan land donated for wildlife conservation
A local resident donated six hectares of land in the South Okanagan this past weekend in…

Penticton considering $200K worth of improvements to dog parks
Penticton dog owners want better dog parks it looks like they'll be getting their wish.…

Okanagan housing alternative proposes solution to wildfire, expense and energy
As the Okanagan faces drastic wildfire issues, a housing crisis, and a climate crisis, new…

Missing man located deceased: Penticton RCMP
The body of a missing 46-year-old man, who was the focus of a missing person’s…

South Okanagan General Hospital emergency room shut down tonight
The emergency room at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver is shutting down from 6…

Penticton RCMP ask for help to find missing man
Penticton RCMP are requesting the public’s help to find a missing 46-year-old man. Grant Johnson…

Penticton woman hopes to reunite found 1930s photo album with owner
A Penticton woman found an old family album full of black and white photos dating…

Abandoned shopping cart woes addressed with new Penticton bylaw
After a polarizing debate, Penticton city council has moved to impose a new bylaw regarding…