Pnfeb2022

TO THE RESCUE: Bonnie Henry fans, supporters respond to social media attack on her winery
A barrage of fake, one-star reviews brought down the rating of Clos du Soleil on…

Negotiator called in to help Penticton RCMP safely arrest ‘assaultive’ man
Penticton RCMP set up a containment area in a Penticton neighbourhood early this morning to…

Okanagan convoy supporters now going after Bonnie Henry’s winery
Local supporters of Freedom Convoy 2022 are smearing the reputation of a Keremeos winery co-owned…

Free weddings for all at a bar in Penticton this weekend
Dozens of lovers will be committing the rest of their lives to one another at…

New store in Penticton looking for more local crafters and artisans to stock its shelves
Several small businesses and local craftspeople have a new place to sell their work thanks…

Dozens of drivers ticketed during RCMP crackdown in South Okanagan
RCMP seized over $9,000 in cash and a police vehicle was rammed during an enforcement…

Princeton facility gets green light to grow magic mushrooms
Health Canada has approved a magic mushroom facility in the Similkameen. Optimi Health Corp currently…

From Vernon to Osoyoos, Highway 97 congested by convoy against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions
Hundreds of vehicles, mostly pickup trucks, were seen rolling south down Highway 97 again this…

Community fridge and pantry planned for Penticton’s downtown
A Penticton couple wants to strengthen the local food security network by opening up a…

HE SCORES: Penticton Conservation officer removes hockey net from deer antlers
Members of the B.C. Conservation Officer Service responded to a made-in-Canada call this morning in…

Penticton prolific offender strikes police vehicle during arrest
Penticton RCMP had lots of backup with them when they stumbled upon a prolific offender…

Crime up 2% in Penticton in 2021: RCMP Supt. Hunter
Penticton RCMP saw crime go down by 4% in the final quarter of 2021 but…

Penticton man creates awesome beds for kids, changing lives
Kids are falling asleep behind the wheel now that a Penticton carpenter is rolling specialty…

Penticton RCMP struggling with big increase in mental health calls
RCMP officers are responding to mental health-related calls in Penticton twice as often as their…

Irish dance and magic merge in ‘Celtic Illusion’ show coming to Penticton
Combining Irish dance with magic, the theatrical spectacular Celtic Illusion is coming to Penticton. The…