Penticton news

Penticton firefighters called to apartment fire
Residents of a Winnipeg Street apartment complex had their evening interrupted by fire last night.…

Changes to mortgage stress test unlikely to change local market conditions: Realtors
Changes to Canada’s mortgage stress test isn’t expected to have much impact on Kamloops and…

Heat wave smashing high temperature records in Okanagan; Kamloops not far behind
Think it’s a hot one in Kamloops and the Okanagan this afternoon? You’re absolutely right.…

First ever B.C. Trails Day on June 5
An inaugural celebration of British Columbia trails takes place this Saturday. Outdoor recreation groups across…

Central Okanagan seeks to renew air quality partnership with other Okanagan regional districts
The Central Okanagan Regional District wants to renew an old partnership between Okanagan regional districts.…
Princeton records hottest June 1 in 128 years
High temperature records fell in several communities in the southern Interior yesterday, including Princeton, which…

Driest spring on record in Kelowna, Vernon has officials concerned
Dry as a bone. That phrase sums up this year's spring weather patterns in Kamloops…

iN PHOTOS: Art walk adds to Penticton’s Okanagan Lake boardwalk experience
There’s even more to see along Penticton’s Okanagan Lake boardwalk than picturesque views of Penticton…

Penticton lining up facilities in preparation for summer emergencies
Penticton is preparing for the upcoming summer fire season. City council will be asked to…

Salaries at Penticton city hall continued upward climb in 2020
Wages continued their relentless rise at Penticton City Hall last year. The city’s Statement of…

30 degree weather this week in Okanagan, Kamloops
The first days of June are bringing summertime temperatures to Kamloops and the Okanagan. Environment…

Penticton BCAA auto centre announces closure
The British Columbia Automobile Association auto service centre in Penticton has closed its doors. BCAA…

UPDATE: Fire burning at Penticton landfill now under control
The fire sparked in the Campbell Mountain landfill metal recycling pile is now under control.…
Weird weather contributing to likelihood of drought in the Thompson-Okanagan
Kamloops and Okanagan residents are hearing the word “drought” with increasing frequency these days as…

Okanagan orchardists seeing impact of honeybee shortage
A lack of honeybees and a labour force to distribute them means some orchardists are…