Three South Okanagan elementary schools set to permanently close
Three South Okanagan elementary schools will permanently close in June 2025.
Education
Apr 18
Decades-old wallet found in Penticton, B.C. returned to owner’s family
A decades-old wallet has now brought together two families across provincial boundaries.
Lifestyle
Apr 10
School District 67 says it may have been breached by a cyberattack
The school district confirmed that some 'unusual activity' was detected last month, followed by a shutdown of key online services.
Canada
Mar 6
SD67 releases public engagement schedule for proposed school closures
Each engagement period will be facilitated by school administrators and district staff. Trustees will be also present, to listen to discussions and provide feedback.
Education
Feb 4
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
School closures to be discussed at South Okanagan board meeting
The Okanagan Skaha school district is holding a public meeting Tuesday night to discuss 'school closures.' Which schools that may be at risk of closure have not been disclosed.
Education
Jan 23
Okanagan-Skaha school district to consider closures amid financial pressures, little growth
“It’s a very sensitive topic, and we don’t take those conversations lightly,” school Supt. Todd Manuel said during Tuesday’s meeting.
Education
Jan 24
Okanagan vineyards welcome early start to 2023’s grape harvest
Grape harvest is well underway across the Okanagan and some wineries are picking better than others.
Environment
Oct 3, 2023
Public memorial in Penticton on Wednesday for fallen wildland firefighter
Zak Muise was working for a private company, Bigcat Wildfire in Summerland, and was deployed 150 kilometres north of Fort St. John, helping battle the Donnie Creek wildfire.
Canada
Aug 8, 2023
Volunteers wanted in Okanagan to monitor invasive mussels
The Okanagan Basin Water Board is funding a project to monitor lakes in the Okanagan for invasive mussels through its ‘Don’t Move a Mussel’ campaign.
Environment
Jul 18, 2023
Busy, cycling-filled weekend ahead for South Okanagan
The bustling weekend will begin Friday afternoon, with a briefing and expo and Rotary Park. Saturday will see kids events with Sunday being the main day.
Canada
Jul 7, 2023
Free sunscreen dispensers installed in Kelowna and Penticton
Morgan’s Mole Patrol Foundation has installed dispensers offering free sunscreen in Kelowna, while Save Your Skin Foundation has installed dispensers in Penticton.
Health
Jun 7, 2023
Booze on beach bylaw gets green light from Kelowna city council
On Monday, city council agreed to support the pilot project, which will run from July 4 to Oct. 6.
Canada
Jun 6, 2023
BC Housing offers two plans for Penticton affordable housing development
Two years ago, BC Housing purchased three motels and a nearby low-income apartment complex with plans to redevelop them into affordable housing.
Canada
May 31, 2023
Penticton, B.C. homeowner ‘frustrated’ with new home warranty process
Terry Parkin claims within the first year of moving into a brand-new home in Penticton’s Skaha Hills neighbourhood, he noticed some deficiencies with his flooring.
Consumer
Apr 12, 2023
Penticton elementary schools get funding for 80 new child-care spaces
Four South Okanagan elementary schools will be getting new at-school child-care spaces due to an infusion of funding from a provincial government fund.
Education
Apr 5, 2023
B.C. woman who rescued drowning teen wins ‘highest honour for civilian heroism’
The Carnegie Medal is billed as North America's 'highest honour for civilian heroism.' The award is granted annually to people who risk their own lives to save others.
Canada
Mar 30, 2023
Popular Penticton, B.C. market concerned new bike route will impact business
"We are obviously extremely concerned about the effect this will have on our business.”
Canada
Mar 29, 2023
B.C. wildfires drop to 225 as some rain moves in but caution still urged
The number of wildfires burning in British Columbia had dropped to 225 as much of the province experiences cooler weather with some rain on Tuesday.
Environment
Aug 31, 2021
New hybrid operating suite to open at Kingston Health Sciences Centre
A new $2.8-million operating room suite will be opening at Kingston General Hospital on Nov. 2.
Health
Nov 1, 2021
