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Student housing headed to Okanagan College’s Penticton campusThe total project cost is $24 million, with the provincial government providing $23.5 million and Okanagan College the remaining $500,000.CanadaJul 10
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Penticton RCMP recover multiple stolen vehicles in operationThe Penticton RCMP Crime Reduction Unit and Intergrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team conducted a joint operation which recovered multiple stolen vehicles.CrimeJul 14
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Ironman Canada race moving from Penticton to OttawaThe move will take place after the South Okanagan community hosts what could be its last Ironman triathlon next month, Aug. 25, 2024.SportsJul 9
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Vancouver Canucks to host training camp in Penticton‘Our hockey club is committed to growing the game province wide and we really enjoy taking our camp to different cities in British Columbia,’ said Jim Rutherford.SportsJul 12
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Large encampment along Highway 97 near Penticton to be clearedThe encampment has been the centre of some concerns and questions, but those living there say they will have nowhere else to go.CanadaJul 10
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Annual Penticton Scottish Festival draws thousandsThe Highland Games have come to the Okanagan Valley, saving many people an hours-long flight.LifestyleJul 6
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Elvis sightings aplenty at annual festival in PentictonMike Schell, president of the Elvis festival, told Global News that Presely’s music ‘is timeless. I wouldn’t want to be a judge.’CanadaJun 29
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City works, construction receive noise bylaw exemption in Penticton amid heat waveThe City issued a statement Sunday morning advising of a two-week exemption to its noise bylaw for city works and construction projects.CanadaJul 7
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Ministry of Transportation working on resolutions for large encampment near PentictonThe Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure said that several meetings have been held this week involving all agencies.CanadaJul 10
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Traffic reminder: Influx of cyclists expected in South Okanagan for summerThe City of Penticton is asking motorists to watch for extra runners and cyclists as the season’s sports events kick into high gear.CanadaJul 3
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Officials in South Okanagan warning against annual high-school grad bush partiesWith increased risks of fire, Penticton, B.C., officials are warning graduating high school students off the tradition of the Sunset Party to celebrate the end of the school year.CanadaJun 19
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Penticton shooting considered targeted: RCMPA man shot Wednesday in Penticton was taken to an area hospital, is in stable condition and is receiving ongoing treatment for a serious injury.CrimeJun 13
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Peach City Beach Cruise: Okanagan’s largest car show this weekendThe Peach City Beach Cruise annually draws between 600 and 800 vehicles from B.C., the Prairies and the Pacific Northwest.CanadaJun 20
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RCMP warn students about sunset parties around PentictonRCMP and the Penticton Fire Department are urging student to not participate in sunset parties. These events mark the end of the school year and involve fire starting and drinking.FireJun 23
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Season’s first campfire ban coming to B.C.’s Southern InteriorThe ban, effective Friday at noon, includes the areas around Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Princeton Merritt, Lillooet and Clearwater.FireJul 8
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Penticton neighbourhood to get shined up in community eventA busy South Okanagan neighbourhood is going to get a bit of a glow up next week, courtesy of the Penticton Neighbourhood Association.CanadaJun 17
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Missing Penticton woman found dead: PolicePolice say Shy-Anne Kruger was reported missing on June 6.CanadaJun 10
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Vacant lot transformed into community hub in Penticton, B.C.The park itself is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for people to sit at the picnic tables.CanadaJun 13
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Feedback sought in Penticton for ‘El Rancho’ developmentThe property is located across from the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre and the South Okanagan Events Centre.PoliticsJun 7
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Penticton RCMP seek witnesses in assault of 93-year-old womanRCMP in Penticton, B.C., say a 93-year-old woman was pushed into the path of a moving bus as it was leaving a bus stop.CrimeJun 10