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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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Penticton RCMP investigating Channel Parkway crashMounties say a pickup truck travelling at a high speed failed to navigate the turn at the intersection, causing it to crash into the Skaha Lake bridge’s guardrail.Aug 9
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Penticton watermain break washes out B.C. wineryIt’s been a hard couple of years for B.C.’s wine industry and now a Penticton winery is facing another challenge. As Global’s Taya Fast reports, a watermain break over the weekend caused a significant amount of infrastructure damage.EnvironmentAug 20
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Low-income motel residents face uncertain future in PentictonThe Penticton Chamber is calling for more housing solutions as dozens of low-income residents could be displaced by redevelopment. As Taya Fast reports, Penticton’s El Rancho has gone through another rezoning process bringing it one step closer to approval.Aug 12
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Parading through the 76th annual Penticton Peach FestThe annual Penticton Peach Fest has been delivering free family fun to thousands of people in the South Okanagan and today was no exception. Thousands of people lined the streets to watch the annual Peachfest Grand Parade. Sydney Morton gives us a VIP tour of the paradeLifestyleAug 10
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Positive ticket campaign returns to PentictonPenticton officers are once again ramping up their ticketing in the South Okanagan – but in a positive way. This is part of an annual campaign to help keep people safe during the summer. Taya Fast has more.Jul 19
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Thousands attend Penticton Scottish FestivalThe Highland Games have come to the Okanagan Valley, saving many people an hours-long flight. Sydney Morton has the story.LifestyleJul 6
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Elvis festival in PentictonDozens of Elvis tribute artists are performing some of his best hits in Canada’s largest and longest-running competition to see who can be the best version of Elvis Presley. As Victoria Femia reports, this year there’s a special guest, one that played right next to the king of rock and roll.Jun 29
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Vacant lot transformed into community hub in PentictonA brand-new space has opened to the public in Penticton as part of an initiative to bring more activity throughout the entire downtown core. Taya Fast has more about how the downtown business association is using what used to be an empty lot to bring more life to Main Street.Jun 13
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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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Global News at 5 Okanagan, Aug. 13, 2024Premier David Eby was in Penticton Tuesday with an announcement regarding funding for local farmers. A house fire in Lumby sparked concerns of becoming a wildfire. A Kelowna athlete is celebrating his first olympic gold medal.Aug 13
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Global Okanagan News at 5: August 9, 2024BC tree fruit growers are looking for help, Penticton looks at a dangerous intersection, and Vernon RCMP are investigating a possible homicide.Aug 10
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Financial support announced for struggling B.C. tree fruit industryThe provincial government was in Penticton Tuesday to announce more support for farmers in the wake of the devastating closure of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative. As Taya Fast reports industry leaders say they not only need help on the provincial level but also from the federal government.Aug 13
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Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, Aug. 5, 2024Meet Haku! This handsome boy, who is thought to be around 3 years old, was found as a stray in Penticton. He’s very calm, gets along well with other pets, and is now looking for his forever indoor home.Aug 6
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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: 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 Okanagan News at 5: July 31, 2024Are short term rental restrictions having an effect on Kelowna tourism? Police in Penticton are investigating the swarming assault of a veteran, and buying local produce in the Shuswap just got easier.Jul 31
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: July 28, 2024A Penticton senior says he was assaulted in a brazen weekend attack, WestJet is set to offer direct service from Kelowna to Seattle, and Mamma Mia! comes to Kelowna.Jul 28
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: July 27, 2024Penticton beach the latest in the Okanagan to be issued a swim advisory because of high E.coli levels, fire crews are getting a handle on blazes in the BC Interior, and the Okanagan Dream Rally takes off.Jul 27
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E.coli bacteria affects Okanagan beachesWhat is usually a lake filled with people was very quiet on Saturday. That’s because higher-than-normal amounts of E.coli bacteria were found in a section of Okanagan Lake in Penticton. As Victoria Femia reports, the swim advisory was lifted – but not before forcing the closure of a very popular attraction at the beach.Jul 27