Penticton news

More than 100 farm animals moved to safety from South Okanagan wildfire threat
A farm was able to move all of their animals to safety this week from…

This mid-size Okanagan city experiencing biggest housing boom in valley
Kelowna is the obvious go-to place for newcomers to the Okanagan with one of the…

More firefighters assigned to wildfire near Penticton after challenging night
Last night was challenging for the firefighters assigned to the large wildfire burning near Penticton…

‘Extensive sprinkler system’ protecting homes at Apex resort from nearby wildfire
All hands are on deck to protect Apex Mountain Resort from the Keremeos Creek wildfire.…

South Okanagan wildfire grows to almost 6,000 hectares; more resources added to fight
In less than 48 hours the Keremeos Creek wildfire has grown from 4,250 hectares to…

HOUSING CRISIS: Penticton man stuck between homelessness and housed
There’s a level of poverty between homeless and housed, and Mike Schreiber from Penticton can't…

More people told to evacuate as South Okanagan wildfire threatens
A new evacuation order has been issued this afternoon for properties along Highway 3A. The…

Crews work to get handle on out of control South Okanagan wildfire
The Keremeos Creek wildfire has grown to 4,250 hectares as crews work to gain control…

Campfires banned in Kamloops Fire Centre as of noon today
As of noon today, you can no longer have a campfire in the Kamloops Fire…

More crews assigned to South Okanagan wildfire amid ‘good firefighting weather’
There’s a window of opportunity to make significant gains on the Keremeos Creek wildfire burning 21…

Snowbirds Peachfest performance in Penticton cancelled
The Snowbirds have been grounded and will not perform in Penticton today. The cancellation is…

UPDATE: Missing Penticton teenager located
UPDATE: 12:24 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 RCMP say a missing 16-year-old Penticton teenager has…

Cooler weather helps crews working to contain huge South Okanagan wildfire
Favourable weather conditions are allowing crews battling the almost three square kilometre wildfire in the…

Driver who fled scene of Highway 97 crash fights with Penticton police officers
Penticton RCMP officers caught up with the driver of a vehicle that hit a median…

More daily temperature records smashed in the Interior
Daily temperature records across the Interior continue to be beat with the heat. Osoyoos, Summerland…