Penticton to receive no leeway on new short-term rental regulations
Earlier this year, Penticton City Council sent a letter to the province asking for flexibility, however the province recently denied the request.
Canada
Mar 21
Penticton first city in B.C. to offer free ride for youth transit riders
Penticton residents younger than 24 years old will get free access to BC Transit services throughout the city, courtesy of a new pilot program.
Traffic
Mar 14
CSSHL Western Championships to draw thousands to Penticton
Canadian Sport Hockey League Western Championships is set to begin next week in Penticton, B.C.
Economy
Mar 1
Okanagan Fest of Ale celebrates 27th year
In the spirit of celebrating the province’s growing craft beer and cider scene, awards were also handed out by a selected panel of judges.
Features
Apr 14
Over $22K raised through annual United Way Drive-Thru Breakfast in Penticton, B.C.
The annual United Way Drive-thru Breakfast in Penticton, B.C., raised over $22,000 Thursday morning.
Canada
Apr 11
Innovative supportive housing building officially open in Penticton, B.C.
A new supportive housing complex is fully up and running in Penticton and according to operators has already seen successes.
Health
Feb 9
Penticton’s aging population impacting local services
Despite a growing community in Penticton, the school district is looking to close three schools as the population growth is mainly seniors.
Canada
Feb 2
Over 100 businesses showcased at Okanagan College job fair
Okanagan College job fair sees over 100 businesses and thousands of students on Wednesday.
Education
Feb 8
Penticton to start annual unlimited yard waste collection
The first week of unlimited yard waste collection will run March 25-29 with the second week occurring April 22-26.
Canada
Mar 19
Junior hockey: Rockets torch Giants, Vees trample Cents
The Kelowna Rockets improved to 6-1 this season against the Vancouver Giants with a 6-2 victory on Friday night, while Penticton outshot Merritt 42-18 in a 5-2 win.
Sports
Mar 23
Vernon, Penticton see funding for extreme weather projects, new flood strategy
Vernon's Polson Park is getting a $2.5-million upgrade aimed at enhancing the area’s natural appeal and making it more resistant to flooding.
Canada
Mar 21
Junior hockey: Rockets sweep weekend, Warriors fend off Vipers
The Kelowna Rockets picked up four of a possible four points this weekend, while the West Kelowna Warriors out-scored the Vernon Vipers to get back into the win column.
Sports
Mar 3
Junior hockey: Silvertips maul Rockets, Vees edge Warriors in OT
A tough loss in Everett means Kelowna likely won’t catch Wenatchee to earn fourth place. Meanwhile, Penticton claimed its 12th straight Interior Division pennant.
Sports
Mar 16
Okanagan weather: Wetter-than-normal February for region
Environment Canada says Penticton and Kelowna received precipitation amounts that well exceeded the month’s regular totals.
Weather
Mar 2
BCHL All-Star Weekend provides economic boost for Penticton, B.C.
Last year when Penticton hosted the BCHL All-Star Weekend, the city says it saw an economic spinoff of $287,000.
Economy
Jan 21
Junior hockey: Rockets lose third-straight, Vipers edge Clippers in OT
The Kelowna Rockets have now lost three straight games, while the Vernon Vipers picked up a big win despite losing their head coach and general manager just a day prior.
Sports
Mar 17
‘Unacceptable’: Kelowna council pay hike criticized by taxpayers federation
Kelowna city council's decision to usher in a pay raise for themselves while residents are "struggling" is unacceptable, says B.C.'s director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
Politics
Mar 26
Junior hockey: Iginla leads Rockets over Blazers, Warriors defeat Spruce Kings
The Kelowna Rockets swept their weekend home-and-home series against Kamloops, while the West Kelowna Warriors defeated the Prince George Spruce Kings.
Sports
Mar 10
Penticton MLA Dan Ashton seeking federal nomination
Dan Ashton announced he’s now seeking the Conservative nomination for the federal riding of South Okanagan-Similkameen-West Kootenay.
Politics
Feb 23
Junior hockey: Rockets roast Blazers, Vees edge Warriors in OT
Andrew Cristall had seven points for Kelowna as the Rockets smoked the Kamloops Blazers 9-1 Friday. Elsewhere, Penticton scraped by West Kelowna, 2-1 in overtime.
Sports
Mar 9