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PNJUN2023
Summerland latest in Okanagan to allow booze on the beach
People who enjoy an alcoholic beverage at three of Summerland’s popular beaches can do so…
iN PHOTOS: $15.5M Penticton mansion may be first from Canada sold by Sotheby’s New York
Sterling Manor in Penticton is being prepared for auction at Sotheby’s New York on June…
Opening ceremony for inclusive Penticton crosswalk marred by vandalism
There was a strong show of support at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for an inclusive crosswalk…
Three doctors hired in Peachland after four years without any
There were no doctors in Peachland at the start of the decade but now, suddenly,…
Trumpeter swan hit by car in Penticton released back into the wild
An injured trumpeter swan that was found on the road in the Apex Mountain resort…
Who will headline Penticton’s $250,000 post-COVID event?
The City of Penticton earmarked $250,000 for an end-of-pandemic concert in March of 2021, but…
Firearm and over a kilo of drugs seized in Prince George, 14 and 17 year old boys arrested
Two teenage boys were arrested in Prince George last week after a search warrant was…
RDOS making sure new radio tower will minimize impact on nearby observatory
There’s a South Okanagan community that needs its fire dispatch services upgraded, but their neighbours…
UPDATE: Wildfire discovered near Peachland continues to grow
A B.C. Wildfire Service initial attack crew is responding to a wildfire discovered last night…
Canucks release schedule, ticket prices for Penticton’s Young Stars Classic
The Vancouver Canucks have announced the game schedule and ticket details for the 10th edition…
Summerland the next municipality to test a four-day work week
The District of Summerland is piloting a four-day work week for the next 18 months…
‘Doomed to fail’: Former Penticton mayor loses court case against family
The former mayor of Penticton has lost a legal challenge against his brother and nephews…
Travelling carnival making stops at Lumby Days and Penticton’s Carnival Days
A travelling carnival from the Lower Mainland is coming to Lumby and Penticton this month,…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Southern Interior
Conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms in the Okanagan, South Thompson, Nicola and Boundary regions.…
Invasive mussels in B.C. won’t just be expensive, Okanagan Basin Water Board warns
If invasive mussels make their way into B.C. it will result in a financial burden…
Hiker’s death near Lions Bay believed to be accidental
The search for a missing hiker in the Lions Bay area ended tragically. Police believe…
Star Parties invite the public to learn about the nature of reality at South Okanagan observatory
EDITOR'S NOTE: This entire story was created in error. We discovered after publishing that the…
‘Mindless vandalism’: Penticton public art stolen and damaged
A pair of statues that are part of Penticton's annual public art exhibition have been…
Bryan Adams bringing latest tour to Kamloops, Okanagan
Bryan Adams has booked shows in Kamloops and Penticton this fall. The shows have been…
Severe thunderstorms possible in Central, South Okanagan today
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for much of the Okanagan and the Boundary…
Steel Panther’s ‘On the Prowl’ world tour set to rock Penticton
Over-the-top glam metal band Steel Panther is bringing its Canadian tour to Penticton this fall.…
Child struck while crossing at Penticton intersection
A 12-year-old has been taken to the hospital after they were struck by a vehicle…
Penticton SAR rescue climber in 8 hour nighttime operation
Penticton Search and Rescue had a long night June 14, finally rescuing a fallen climber…
Family of murdered Oliver man issue plea for tips
One year after the murder of James Cummings in Oliver, his family is making a public…