Penticton news

These Penticton off-roaders aren’t just talking about garbage in the bush
While many local residents in Kamloops and the Okanagan complain about trash piling up in…

Hard copies can’t be used to prove vaccine status in B.C. starting today
Hard copies of COVID vaccine documents are no longer valid as of today, Sept. 26.…

Penticton man paralyzed for second time
A Penticton family is slowly coming to terms with a serious illness after Nelson Vokey became…

Penticton brewery changes course, will require proof of vaccine
A Penticton entrepreneur who openly defied B.C.'s vaccine passport system has made a shift in…

Penticton brewery that took anti-vaccine card stance moves to takeout model
A Penticton brewery is moving to a counter service and takeout model after it announced…

Addressing chronic childcare challenges is a big job in the Okanagan
Many parents are faced with years-long waitlists for childcare centres in the Okanagan but most…

NDP’s Richard Cannings wins 3rd straight victory in South Okanagan-West Kootenay
The NDP's Richard Cannings remains the undefeated champion of the South Okanagan-West Kootenay electoral district…

Penticton store employee robbed by suspect with skull mask, shotgun
RCMP in Penticton have released an image of a suspect in an armed robbery from…
Former Oliver Elementary School PAC treasurer avoids jail time after stealing almost 11K
The former treasurer of the Oliver Elementary School parent advisory council will not being spending…

Penticton poutine to be showcased on Quebec television
When popular French television show hosts were travelling through the Okanagan, their fans demanded they…

Chinese restaurant in Okanagan Falls taking hiatus while vaccine passports roll out
After witnessing the controversies surrounding the vaccine passport, and having dealt with people frustrated with…

American lawyer takes hefty fine after trying to enter Canada with restricted firearms
A lawyer from Wenatchee, Washington will be paying over $9,000 in tickets for trying to…

Thomas Kruger-Allen sentenced to 12 months prison for Penticton party incident
Thomas Kruger-Allen was sentenced today to 12 months in prison for his actions outside of…

South Okanagan woman pleads guilty to stealing PAC funds
An Oliver woman accused of fraud following a lengthy investigation into the alleged theft of…

Treasure hunters storm Skaha Lake beach in Penticton
Treasure hunters from far and wide are scanning their metal detectors at Skaha Lake beach…