Penticton news

Two years after he was fired from the Penticton mall, this naughty Santa is as busy as ever
– This story was originally published Dec. 8, 2021. Getting fired over spicy photos seemed like…

Okanagan ice wines getting the cold shoulder this winter
Temperatures are beginning to drop low enough to harvest grapes for ice wine but many…

South Okanagan massage therapist resigns after sending explicit texts during treatments
A Naramata massage therapist has surrendered his licence after he admitted to sending sexually explicit…

Province to build new homeless shelter for Penticton to replace controversial one
After Penticton city council got into a fight with B.C.’s Attorney General earlier this year…

Sister of woman who lost home in Penticton tax sale grateful council ‘did the right thing’
The sister of a Penticton woman whose home was sold in a tax sale described…

Unique gift ideas are abundant at Christmas markets across the Thompson Okanagan
Artisans and crafters have an abundance of unique gift ideas during the Christmas shopping season…

Penticton to pay vulnerable woman $140K for selling her home for unpaid tax bill
Penticton city council offered an official apology and voted to reimburse a vulnerable woman negatively…

Okanagan Falls woman wins $25K Pacific Hold’Em Poker prize
Okanagan Falls resident Shelley Mackenzie won $25,428 from the Pacific Hold’Em Poker draw on Oct.…

iN MAP: Where to enjoy outdoor skating from the Okanagan to Kamloops
Winter is rolling in Kamloops and the Okanagan this month, bringing with it opportunities to…

Penticton council to discuss tax auction sale in closed door meeting
Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki has confirmed that city council will discuss the forced sale of…

Okanagan teen competing for spot in Supercross Futures motocross championship
A Penticton teenager is competing in the biggest motocross competition of his life and travelling…

The Coquihalla route was always a risk
— This story was originally published April 3, 2021. If you're a regular motorist on…

‘Just one phone call:’ Sister of woman who lost home in Penticton tax sale demands change
The sister of a Penticton woman turfed out of her home over a $10,000 unpaid…

Police investigating after Penticton city hall vandalized
Penticton's city hall has been vandalized and police are looking for answers. Police responded to…

Thousands sign petition for safer highway between Penticton and Okanagan Falls
A petition with tens of thousands of signatures helped convince the province to install concrete…