Penticton news

Kamloops, Okanagan skies may clear for last lunar eclipse for years
While skies are obscured by clouds and snow this evening, there’s a chance there will…

Next week’s lunar eclipse is the last one until 2025
Anyone who wants to witness the phenomenon of an eclipse in Kamloops or the Okanagan…

Okanagan, Kamloops breweries walk away with gold, bronze medals at B.C. Beer Awards
It was a night of celebration for breweries across the Thompson Okanagan, who walked away…

Story of influential syilx artist Toussowasket to be shared in Penticton
The legacy of a trailblazing artist from Westbank First Nation will be the focus of…

Suspicious Penticton fires being investigated by police
Penticton police officers are investigating what they call "suspiciously lit fires" within city limits. On…

Penticton teen takes gold in international powerlifting competition
A 17-year-old Penticton powerlifter has won gold at the Worlds Gold Coast championship in Australia.…

UPDATE: Rocks, vehicle incident cleared on South Okanagan highway
Okanagan traffic has returned to normal this morning following a vehicle incident and rocks falling…

Scientists studying deep space in South Okanagan win prestigious award
A team of researchers who are trying to figure out the nature of reality through a…

Santa Claus parade returns to Penticton after two-year COVID hiatus
After following COVID protocols for the past two years, the previously annual Santa Claus parade…

Penticton is Western Canada’s 4th best city for investors: real estate magazine
Investors are having their attention pointed towards Penticton’s real estate market. Western Investor named the…

Anthrax and Black Label Society co-headlining a concert in Penticton
Heavy metal rockers Anthrax and Black Label Society are coming to Penticton. Anthrax will be…

Penticton teen powerlifts her way to world championship in Australia
A 17-year-old Penticton youth is in Australia preparing to compete in the world powerlifting championships.…

Penticton Vees haven’t lost a game since last playoffs
The Penticton Vees have not lost a single game since last March and last night…

Relax and reconnect with yourself at Spirit Ridge this fall
Nestled in the South Okanagan desert, Spirit Ridge Resort provides guests with an opportunity to…

Trick-or-treating by bicycle at the Penticton Safety Village
A COVID-friendly way of trick-or-treating in Penticton was so popular it’s continuing after the pandemic.…