Pnmar2020

Regional district asking South Okanagan residents to limit landfill use
A big jump in landfill use has raised safety concerns with the regional district in…

You won’t have to plug a parking meter in Penticton until May 30
The City of Penticton is no longer charging for metered parking on city streets. The…

RCMP seize contraband cigarettes during routine Penticton traffic stop
A routine traffic stop resulted in Penticton RCMP seizing a large quantity of illegal cigarettes.…
Yes, there’s probably someone with COVID-19 in your community
Just one week ago the questions on people's minds were: Where are the COVID-19 cases…

City of Penticton, RDOS and school district 67 shut down public areas due to COVID-19
It's been a busy day for the City of Penticton, the regional district and school…

Know who doesn’t care about COVID-19? Hungry bears out of hibernation
The days are getting warmer, coaxing bears out of hibernation in the Thompson and Okanagan…

Penticton RCMP investigate report of shot fired into motel
Penticton RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of a firearm having been discharged towards…

Cooler than normal to start the Okanagan weather week
It might be a little easier for Okanagan residents to maintain social distance and self-isolation…

Gas prices down everywhere except Penticton
Gas prices continue to fall in Kamloops and the Okanagan but not in Penticton, so…

How B.C. Transit and riders are keeping the buses running safely
For some, it might seem odd that buses are running while everyone is supposed to…

B.C. Provincial parks reduced to limited day use, camping closed until April 30
The B.C. camping season has been put on hold, at least for the next several…

Penticton company taking no chances after employee home from vacation tests positive for COVID-19
A Penticton business is taking no chances as it adds to its COVID-19 protocols after…

B.C. SPCA reducing adoption 50% due to COVID-19 pandemic
The B.C. SPCA would like to find homes for the many pets under its care.…

One Okanagan ski hill remains open despite COVID-19 protocols
A small community-based Okanagan ski resort continues to welcome skiers to its slopes as it…

Crude oil prices plummet, fuel prices slowly dropping at the pumps
Driving is getting a little cheaper for those still with a reason to get behind…