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Cause of Summerland wildfire under investigation as RCMP examine reports of suspicious activityThe Penticton RCMP, along with neighbouring RCMP detachments, are actively patrolling areas currently within the evacuation order, checking in on properties and businesses.FireAug 10
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80-year-old woman dies while fleeing aggressive Bald Range fire near SummerlandPenticton RCMP said the Meadow Valley resident was attempting to leave her home with one member of her family when she reportedly died suddenly.FireAug 9
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Man arrested a year after Okanagan Granfondo crash that killed cyclistThe RCMP announced the arrest Monday evening, more than a year after one cyclist was killed and two others were seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle.CrimeJul 21
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RCMP report a possible fatality from massive Summerland fireRCMP said officers continue to provide emergency response and assistance following the Bald Range fire that grew quickly and forced thousands to flee their homes.FireAug 8
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Evacuees slowly learn of losses from B.C. wildfire that forced thousands to fleeKyla Gaudiuso says she found out her home in Faulder, B.C., had been destroyed when she received a photo of the ridge where it once stood, completely engulfed in flames.CanadaAug 10
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Photos show individual on Penticton construction site moments before destructive fireGlobal News has obtained photos of a person on the construction site just minutes before flames erupted and the fire department was called.CanadaJun 4
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Over 20,000 flee as B.C evacuation orders in full swing due to aggressive wildfireThe BC Wildfire Service says it's displaying aggressive rank 5 behaviour, with an organized flame front with a fast rate of spread and moderate to long-range spotting.FireAug 8
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B.C. investing millions to target chronic property offendersThe program, called the Chronic Property Offending Intervention Initiative, will bring 12 new regional hubs, helping to reduce street disorder and crimes targeting local businessesCrimeJun 22
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Penticton residents displaced due to safety risk from compromised crane following fireThe fire broke out late Wednesday at the site along Green Avenue near Highway 97, the property that once housed the estate of prominent businessman David Kampe.CanadaMay 29
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Penticton boosts waterfront area security amid rising police callsThis week, city council approved nearly $130,000 in funding to improve safety measures in the area, including the installation of additional CCTV cameras.CanadaMay 22
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Federal lawsuit filed against Penticton shooting club as eviction battle escalatesThe club is being evicted from property owned by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.CanadaMay 7
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‘Not In My Community’: Penticton campaign addresses rise in intimate partner violence'We’re seeing an upward trend in reported domestic violence incidents locally of almost 20 per cent in 2025 from 2024,' Penticton RCMP Supt. Beth McAndie said.CrimeMar 10
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B.C. premier visits Kelowna soda producer to announce millions for other manufacturersEby made the announcement at Farming Karma Fruit Company, which produces sparkling fruit soda.CanadaApr 8
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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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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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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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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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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