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South Okanagan hosts its last Ironman Canada triathlonMore than four decades after Penticton hosted Canada’s first Ironman triathlon, the city is set to host its final race on Sunday. After three cancellations in the past four years, , the race will be moving to Ottawa in 2025. Taya Fast reports.CanadaAug 22
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Wildfire scare near PentictonPenticton residents had a scare Tuesday – as a wildfire came within four kilometres of the city. But as our Ben Low-On reports, crews were able to contain the blaze before it got out of control.Aug 7
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Global Okanagan News at 5: August 2, 2024The city of West Kelowna is now saying water from the Rose Velley treatment plant may be harmful to babies, RCMP in Penticton are asking for the public’s help in the investigation into an assault of an elderly man, and it’s expected to be a busy long weekend in B.C..Aug 2
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Global News at 5 Okanagan: Aug. 1, 2024A city councillor in Penticton was arrested and has been charged in connection with a historical child sexual assault case in Ontario; a landslide in Central B.C. continues to create problems; and a farmer is growing an ancient grain in the Okanagan.Aug 2
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: July 7, 2024A sewage spill in Vernon prompts the city to close several beaches on Okanagan Lake, Penticton is changing its noise bylaw for the next two weeks to allow construction workers to work before temperatures skyrocket, and Vernon hosts the Sun Valley Cruise-in in Polson Park.Jul 7
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Global Okanagan News at 5: May 21, 2024Dozens of affordable housing units unveiled in the North Okanagan. A Kelowna bakery sustained significant damage after a vehicle drove through the store. The City of Penticton and other South Okanagan cities take part in Melanoma Awareness Month.May 21
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Global Okanagan News at 5: May 15, 2024A change in the weather could help dampen wildfires burning near Fort Nelson, Penticton’s mobile consumption site will no longer be running, and the City of Kelowna could change its noise bylaw.May 15
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Global Okanagan News at 5: April 11, 2024Work resumes on the UBCO tower construction site in Kelowna, Penticton hosts its annual United Way Breakfast, and the Kelowna City Concert Band rehearses, ahead of its spring show.Apr 11
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Global Okanagan News at 5: April 10, 2024The City of Kelowna has just launched what they’re calling an “alternative revenue initiative” to try and generate more money; two Vernon police officers may be charged relating to an arrest three years ago; Interior Health is confirming a possible drug use incident at Penticton Regional Hospital earlier this week that sent several staff members...Apr 10
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Global Okanagan News at 5: April 8, 2024Four people were arrested in connection with the death of a 22-year-old Penticton man. Kelowna city council votes to approve a significant pay hike for itself. The City of Kelowna is slated to demolish a notorious home with a list of complaints.Apr 8
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No leeway to short term rental regulationsThe City of Penticton will soon lose hundreds of licensed short-term rentals as the province has denied the city’s request for an exemption to the new regulations. Taya Fast reports.Mar 21
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Global Okanagan News at 5: March 14, 2024The days for the Childhood Connections Okanagan Family & Childcare Society in Kelowna are numbered after the provincial government didn’t renew its contract; RBC in downtown Penticton has temporarily closed down following an incident earlier this week; Penticton residents under the age of 24 will be getting free access to BC Transit services throughout the...Mar 14
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City of Penticton population growing olderDespite a growing community in Penticton, the school district is looking to close three schools as the population growth is mainly seniors. As our Taya Fast reports, the district stands out as possibly one of the only Okanagan districts looking to downsize.Feb 2
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Global Okanagan News at 5: January 22, 2024The Crisis Response team officially launches in Penticton after a two-year-long battle. Tiny homes begin to roll out in Kelowna for the city’s unhoused population. Fuel mitigation got under at a West Kelowna park.Jan 22
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Crisis Response Team officially launches in PentictonFollowing a more than two-year-long battle for more mental health help in Penticton, the city, Interior Health, and RCMP gathered Monday to announce the official launch of the Car 40 program. Taya Fast reports.Jan 22
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Global Okanagan News at 5: January 16, 2024The Penticton Chamber responds following a rash of petty crimes to start to year. The City of Kelowna may ask the province for short-term rental exemptions. The City of Vernon hits a major target more than 10 years ahead of schedule.Jan 16
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BCHL All Star Weekend Series: Penticton VeesOnce again local hockey fans are in for a treat as the British Columbia Hockey League’s 61st All-Star Weekend is set to return to Penticton this Friday and Saturday. The marquee event will bring the best of the league, past and present to the Peach City, starting with the BCHL’s Top Prospects game, then the...Jan 15
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New rules could force Penticton short-term rental to shut downMore reaction to the new short-term rental rules that were announced by the province last week. The city of Penticton says they are analyzing how the new regulations will impact the community. Taya Fast reports.Oct 23, 2023
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Penticton homeless count shows 45% increaseThe city of Penticton and local advocates are calling for more housing following the annual homeless count which shows a significant jump in the number of people experiencing homelessness. Taya Fast reports.Oct 16, 2023
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Penticton bike lane put on 50K sign dietThe City of Penticton has decided to make some costly changes to the first section of the lake-to-lake bike route. This comes after a call from the council to revisit the design of the bike lane in the downtown area – as concerns were raised by the public. Taya Fast reports.Oct 5, 2023