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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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