Penticton news
Penticton’s Dream Cafe ready to host first live concert in 18 months
The COVID-19 nightmare is finally coming to an end for the Dream Cafe, as the…
Federal Election 2021: Top candidates from 2019 face off again in South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding
The merger of the South Okanagan and the West Kootenays into a single riding brought…
Significant progress being made on Skaha Creek wildfire
It’s been one week since the Skaha Creek wildfire was discovered and B.C. Wildfire Service…
Winds expected to pick up near 230 ha wildfire burning close to Penticton
A wildfire burning to the southwest of Penticton has not seen significant growth overnight but…
Why there are more grasshoppers, leafhoppers than usual in Okanagan this summer
Grasshoppers and leafhoppers are both benefitting from the hot and dry summer of 2021 in…
UPDATE: New wildfire burning southwest of Penticton; evacuation alerts issued
The Hedges Butte wildfire was discovered 12 kilometres southwest of Penticton today, Sept 3. The…
Penticton Chamber virtual all-candidates forum will focus on business
The concerns of business owners will be the focus of a virtual all-candidates forum being…
Ready for sweater weather? Farmer’s Almanac already offering insights for a Kamloops and Okanagan winter
PENTICTON – Time-honoured weather prognosticator The Farmer’s Almanac made national headlines earlier this week with…
Penticton woman looking for answers after car window shatters while driving
While driving her son home from work last night, the driver's side window on a…
‘The main word is cold’: Farmers’ Almanac predicts chilly winter in Kamloops, Okanagan
Get out and enjoy the last long weekend of summer because before you know it,…
New direct flights from Penticton Airport to Vancouver International
There’s a new way for travellers to fly from Penticton to Vancouver. Cascadia Air’s commuter…
Proof of vaccination will be required for BCHL games in Penticton
Proof of full vaccination will be required to watch the Penticton Vees at home during…
Reports of conflicts with hungry bears on the rise in South Okanagan
More bears are being reported around the South Okanagan this year. So far in 2021,…
Expect more smoke from Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton
Expect to see more smoke coming from the Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton today, but…
Cities in Thompson-Okanagan look at raising taxes to pay for RCMP salary hike
Thompson-Okanagan cities are preparing for a salary increase for the RCMP detachments they contract. The…