Pnjun2017

Mill Road residents in Naramata facing evacuation notice
PENTICTON – The regional district has issued a state of local emergency and an evacuation…

Affordability identified as key issue in Penticton housing report
PENTICTON – Housing affordability was identified as one of the largest deterrents to growth in…

What makes water worries in Naramata unique
NARAMATA – Naramata residents and the regional district continue to deal with high water issues…
Potential for thunderstorms today before sun and showers over the weekend
Some cooler, damper weather is coming to the Okanagan. Today, June 8, there’s a severe…

Unlocked vehicle leads to purse theft and hundreds of dollars in debit card transactions
PENTICTON – Unlocked vehicles proved to be too enticing for thieves in Naramata and Penticton…

Concerns about federal prison program prompts delay in Penticton arsonist’s sentencing
PENTICTON – The sentencing of a Penticton teenager on two counts of arson was adjourned…

Penticton Yacht Club is holding its own against Okanagan Lake
PENTICTON – A forecast calling for rain in the next few days is causing worry…

Wildfire personnel and Pen-High students come to the rescue at Red Wing Resorts
PENTICTON – Residents racing against time to shore up beachfront at the Red Wing Resorts…

Relying on water advisories alone won’t keep people safe: Interior Health report
A report from the Interior Health Authority warns public drinking water advisories are not a…

Red Wing Resort latest community to be issued local state of emergency
PENTICTON – A portion of Red Wing Resort faces a continued threat from rising waters…

Penticton senior fined for supplying liquor to minors
PENTICTON – A Penticton man was been ticketed for buying booze for teenagers last week.…

Police investigating Penticton storage container break-in find stolen vehicle nearby
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP continue to investigate the theft of a vehicle and its connection…

No one saw this flooding coming until it was too late
PENTICTON – As the damage, inconvenience and cost of this year’s high water levels in…
Knife used during fight in Penticton park
PENTICTON – A knife was used during fight among several young people at Penticton park…

Christy Clark pays surprise visit to Okanagan communities threatened by rising lake waters
OKANAGAN – People impacted by the rising water in Okanagan Lake got a low-key visit…