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Man arrested, charged after alleged Penticton, B.C. sexual assaultPolice are asking anyone who witnessed the incident in the 200-block of Orchard Avenue or has additional information to contact Penticton RCMP.CanadaDec 24, 2025
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Penticton mother remembered on her birthday as grieving family waits for justiceIt was a birthday occasion the grieving family of Alexa Knodel, who was found deceased this past spring, never imagined they would be marking with this type of tribute.CanadaDec 8, 2025
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RCMP investigating after fraudulent QR codes found on 75 Kelowna parking metersCity of Kelowna officials say the QR codes were not authorized by either the municipality or its mobile payment provider, PayByPhone.CanadaFeb 18
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Hundreds of protesters at UBC confront OneBC leader Dallas BrodieDallas Brodie was attempting to speak outside the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre, but was shouted down by the crowd.PoliticsJan 22
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Graffiti vandalism adds to mounting costs for Okanagan charityThe graffiti incident is just the latest in a series of problems impacting the charity, including thefts of donated items left at the store's back door.CanadaJan 6
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Rise in racism and discrimination prompt new bylaw proposal in Penticton, B.C.'The fines range from $30 to $500. The fines can be enforced by both RCMP and bylaw, but the discriminatory harassment one can only be done by RCMP.'CanadaNov 19, 2025
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Penticton, B.C. city council to consider tiny home community'One of our permanent shelters has individuals who’ve been there for more than 600 days,' said Julie Czeck, the city’s general manager of public safety.CanadaOct 29, 2025
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Rocks thrown at South Okanagan Conservative MLA’s home'It is scary when you’re home alone and you feel like your personal space has been invaded,' Boultbee said.CanadaOct 6, 2025
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RCMP probe ‘threat of violence’ against Penticton city employeeOfficials in Penticton, B.C., say police are investigating a recent "threat of violence" directed at a senior member of municipal staff in the Okanagan city.CrimeAug 28, 2025
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Violent incidents prompt Penticton council to look at improved safety measuresOf the 110 victims identified in the report over the last two years, 33 per cent were in their 20s and 15 per cent were under the age of 19.CanadaAug 18, 2025
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One cyclist killed, two injured by vehicle during Okanagan GranfondoRCMP say the fatal collision occurred on the popular race's route Sunday morning about 21 kilometres south of Penticton.CanadaJul 13, 2025
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Penticton, B.C. couple attacked on boardwalk, husband left with broken legKieran Adams says he and his wife Kirsten were attacked after they encountered a group of people while riding their bikes along the Lakeshore boardwalk in Penticton on July 12.CrimeJul 21, 2025
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Penticton Triathlon introduces extra safety changes after fatal Granfondo crashMichael says that after the Granfondo crash, city officials met with his team to reassess the course and safety measures.CanadaJul 17, 2025
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Bailey McCourt death: No talk of custody at court hearing before killingWhen James Plover was convicted of choking someone and uttering threats, his defence lawyer and the prosecutor took no issue with delaying his sentencing for up to 10 weeks.CrimeJul 16, 2025
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RCMP investigate homicide after young mother found dead inside Penticton apartment buildingThe Penticton woman, only 21-years old, was discovered dead over the weekend in an apartment building in the 600-block of Lakeshore drive.CanadaJun 9, 2025
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Shots fired at Penticton home for 2nd time in under a monthRCMP in British Columbia say shots have been fired at "a known problem property" located in the Okanagan for the second time in less than a month.CrimeFeb 10, 2025
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Witnesses sought after burning object left outside Penticton RCMP detachmentRCMP said someone set fire to an item outside the Penticton detachment shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Day.CrimeDec 30, 2024
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Penticton, B.C. man recovering from severe brain injuries after alleged random attackIn the middle of the night, Florence's parent received a terrifying call from a doctor at Kelowna General Hospital, where he was transported for brain surgery.CanadaDec 27, 2024
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Coroner’s inquest begins into death of man shot by police at Nanaimo ferry terminalRCMP officers shot 39-year-old Jerry Smallwood, also known as Jer Wood, multiple times after he got out of his vehicle and raised a gun outside the terminal in May 2018.CrimeNov 12, 2024
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‘He was very kind’: Family, friends remember Penticton police shooting victimOn Tuesday, RCMP responded to multiple 911 calls about a man acting erratically and waving a knife around on Government Street near the hospital.CrimeOct 25, 2024