Penticton news

Penticton psychiatrist attacked by patient loses case against IH
A Penticton-based psychiatrist who was badly beaten by a patient while being assessed in a…

Oliver building destroyed by blaze
An Oliver building was engulfed by flames today. The Oliver Fire Department reported it responded…

iN PHOTOS: ‘I’ll do whatever I can,’ Solidarity rally with Ukraine held in Penticton
Penticton's Main Street is being painted blue and yellow this afternoon as a show of…

Penticton poet Shane Koyczan stirs from pandemic-imposed slumber with 13-city tour
One of Canada's most famous spoken word artists has announced his first tour since the…

Owner takes another crack to return Fintry Queen service to Okanagan
The owner of the historical Fintry Queen is seeking support to transform the boat into…

Rally for Ukraine planned in Penticton this weekend
People standing with Ukraine are invited to join a second support rally in Penticton this…

Vernon has ‘cheapest’ gas in Thompson-Okanagan at $1.50.9
The cheapest gas in the Thompson-Okanagan region is in Vernon today, but its far from…

Hotelier moves into residential market in Kamloops, Penticton amid lack of tourism
As B.C. slowly moves toward a post-COVID economy, that isn't stopping a Kamloops-based hotelier from…
Child luring incident in Penticton prompts RCMP to provide safety tips
Three young girls in Penticton were reportedly approached by an older man asking if they…

United Way hosting 10th annual drive-thru breakfast in Penticton
The United Way’s popular drive-thru fundraiser in Penticton is hosting its 10th annual event tomorrow…

One person dead after crash on Highway 3
One man has died after his vehicle crashed on Highway 3 this morning near Keremeos.…

Accident on Trans Canada causes partial closure near Chase
There is currently single-lane alternating traffic on Highway 1 after an accident near Chase this…
RCMP investigating after reporter spat on at Osoyoos border crossing protest
The Osoyoos RCMP has launched a formal investigation after a reporter was allegedly spat on…

Man accused in violent Penticton home invasion released on bail
A man accused of being involved in a Penticton home invasion last fall, in which…

Pot shop on Osoyoos Indian Band lands damaged in arson fire
A cannabis store on Osoyoos Indian Band lands has been a victim of an arson…