Penticton news

Osoyoos man jailed after shooting RCMP car, torching pharmacy
A 31-year-old man will remain in jail after committing what a judge called "vengeance-based" arson…

Controversial South Okanagan compost facility goes to public hearing
Local residents are expected to take their fight against a controversial proposed compost facility in…

People are destroying Penticton’s iconic hoodoos
Penticton’s unique hoodoos are a tourist attraction but they might be gone if they aren’t…

iN VIDEO: Mountain goat, kids wander past stopped traffic near Summerland
A mother mountain goat with two kids in tow ambled down a rocky spur road…

Victim of Penticton shooting in hospital in serious condition
A shooting over the weekend in Penticton sent a 21-year-old man to hospital in serious…

Residents fear Naramata housing project will change neighbourhood
Following years of controversy and resistance from local residents, Penticton City Council is moving forward…

Gay woman pushing for more acceptance following hateful acts in Summerland
A gay woman in Summerland is getting vocal for the first time in her life…

Three years jail for wanted Penticton man caught carrying loaded handgun
A Penticton man has been sentenced to nearly three years in jail after he was…

Two years jail for Osoyoos ‘vigilante’ shooter
An Osoyoos man will spend two years in jail after his violent threats escalated to…

Penticton community radio society takes advantage of vinyl record revival
Even though music is more accessible than ever digitally, the music industry has seen a…

Missed opportunities or dodged bullets? Penticton museum talks cancelled city projects
Penticton city projects that never came to light is the topic of the Penticton Museum’s…

SMOOTH AND AGED: Penticton restaurateur now making his own sake
Penticton restaurant owner Tatsuo Kan opened the first sake brewery in the Okanagan and now…

iN VIDEO: World’s largest stainless steel T-Rex coming to South Okanagan
The world’s largest stainless steel T-Rex will be unveiled in the South Okanagan next week.…

iN VIDEO: Summerland Legion closed, needs $150K new roof
The Summerland Legion is closed due to extensive water damage from a leaking roof and…

Vancouver police seek owner of century-old scrapbook linked to Summerland
A worn, old scrapbook was turned into the Vancouver Police Department that contains personal memories…