Penticton news

Penticton is taking its fight against crime to the province
The City of Penticton plans to lobby provincial ministers to do more about crime. City…

Farmer’s Almanac predicts ‘frosty flip-flop’ this winter in Kamloops, Okanagan
The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a little bit of everything in the Okanagan and…

Ruins of historical KVR tunnel near Naramata may come back to life
A plan is underway to restore the Adra Tunnel, a relic of the Kettle Valley…

Thief makes off with $30,000 in helicopter parts from Penticton hangar
A man broke into a Penticton helicopter hangar today, Aug. 26, and ripped off almost…
Penticton triathlete wins Ironman Canada
A Penticton athlete has placed first in Ironman Canada, a decade after the competition was…

UPDATE: New wildfire northeast of Naramata under control
A new wildfire burning roughly three kilometres northeast of Naramata is now under control. The…

Swimmers asked to avoid South Okanagan beach due to E. coli
Swimmers and recreational users of Okanagan Lake are being asked to avoid a public beach…

Highway 3 closed due to vehicle recovery
Highway 3 will be closed until tonight as crews recover a vehicle west of Osoyoos.…

Plan underway for welcome to Penticton sign in traditional syilx language
People driving through Penticton will soon be greeted in the traditional language of the syilx…

Thompson Okanagan’s largest wildfire now being held
One of this season's largest wildfires burning in the Thompson Okanagan region is now being…

UPDATE: Missing Keremeos teen located
UPDATE: Friday, Aug. 26, 2022 Keremeos RCMP say a missing 14-year-old girl has been located,…

After a decade-long absence, Ironman Canada triathlon returns to Penticton
More than 2,000 athletes will be in the South Okanagan this weekend for the Ironman…

Penticton massage therapist committed multiple acts of sexual misconduct
A former Penticton massage therapist has been found to have committed numerous acts of sexual…

Lost wedding band recovered in Penticton Channel
A couple’s symbol of eternal love may have been found in the Penticton Channel. A…

Man who attacked Keremeos staff with sledgehammer not criminally responsible
The man who brought a sledgehammer and threatened staff at Keremeos's municipal building has been…