Friendly Streets Initiative launches in Penticton
Penticton middle school students took part in a colourful project Friday as part of a large initiative to make local streets brighter and safer. Taya Fast has more.
May 3
Penticton Quilters’ Guild hosts show
The members of the Penticton Quilters’ Guild have been busy at work over the last several years, crafting up a storm, and now they are hoping to draw at least one thousand people to their upcoming showcase. Sydney Morton gives us an early sneak peek at the show.
Lifestyle
Apr 26
Penticton Vees level playoff series with Salmon Arm
Will Ingemann stopped 27 of 28 shots for Penticton as the Vees downed the Salmon Arm Silverbacks to level their third-round playoff series at 1-1 on Friday night.
Sports
May 4
Penticton Indian band sockeye salmon fry release
Celebrating two decades of conservation efforts, the Okanagan Nation Alliance is gearing up for the 20th annual sockeye salmon release.
May 3
Penticton resident warning others of phone scam
A Penticton resident is warning others to be aware after falling victim to a new and sophisticated phone scam. As Taya Fast reports the victim is still dealing with the fallout of the scam two months later.
Crime
Apr 9
Penticton home goes up in flames
A large fire in downtown Penticton sent two people to hospital. Neighbors describe a chaotic scene, and say the tenants are lucky to be alive.
Mar 29
Penticton Vees help fight hunger
The Penticton Vees are a perennial junior hockey powerhouse in the BCHL. This season, they’ve battled their way to the franchise’s 12th-straight Interior Division title. But this Friday, the Vees will fight a different kind of battle as they team up with Valley First and the Penticton Salvation Army Food Bank in order to help...
Mar 20
Community pantry in Penticton still busier than ever
A small organization in Penticton continues to fill a big gap two years into operations. The co-founders of say hundreds of people access their services each week due to the cost of living. Taya Fast reports.
Mar 19
Silverbacks shut out Vees in Game 1
The Salmon Arm Silverbacks blanked the Penticton Vees 2-0 in the opening game of the Interior Division final on Thursday night.
Sports
May 3
Global Okanagan News at 5:30: May 5, 2024
Search and Rescue members warn of the dangers of driving on back roads, a crash near Falkland closes Highway 97 for hours, and Penticton honours Red Dress Day.
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Local officials discuss emergency preparedness
Emergency response organizations gathered in Penticton on Monday, in hopes of better preparing the community ahead of the upcoming wildfire season. Taya Fast has more.
Apr 29
Global Okanagan News at 5: April 29, 2024
Kelowna’s tiny home community is now fully operational. Local officials discuss emergency preparedness in Penticton. School District 23 looking to add more schools in Kelowna.
Apr 29
Penticton RV explosion sends one man to hospital
One man was sent to hospital last night following a large explosion in Penticton. As our Taya Fast reports an investigation is now underway to find out what exactly led to the incident.
Feb 16
Minute at the Movies: May 3, 2024
This week in Minute at the Movies with Todd James, a woman suffering a degenerative disease is tracking a carrier of a deadly virus in “New Life,” a look at the six-part series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” on Disney+, Johnny Depp in the historical French royalty drama “Jeanne Du Barry,” a coming-of-age drama...
Global News at 5 Edmonton
May 3
Penticton hockey coaches suspended after alleged wrongdoing
The Penticton Minor Hockey Association has allegedly suspended three coaches from a U13 hockey team, pending an investigation into potential wrongdoing.
Sports
Feb 14
Vees and Warriors take game two
The Penticton Vees and the West Kelowna Warriors were both successful in game two of their BCHL Interior Divisional Semi Final match ups Saturday. Travis Lowe has the highlights.
Apr 14
Global Okanagan News at 5: April 11, 2024
Work 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
12th annual United Way Drive-Thru Breakfast
The community of Penticton came out to support United Way BC at its annual drive-thru breakfast Thursday morning. All the money raised from the event goes directly back into the South Okanagan. Taya Fast has more.
Apr 11
Decades-old wallet found and returned
A decades-old wallet has now brought together two families across provincial boundaries. The wallet was unearthed at a construction site in Penticton and recently returned to the owner’s widow. Taya Fast has more.
Apr 10
Global Okanagan News at 5: April 8, 2024
Four 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