Penticton, B.C. receives ‘baby-friendly’ designation
The health-care teams at Penticton Regional Hospital and Penticton Heath Centre have received international recognition for their care and support of new parents and their babies.
Canada
Apr 5
Penticton, B.C. resident warning others of phone purchase scam
According to RCMP, scams like this have become increasingly frequent and sophisticated.
Crime
Apr 9
Tenants escape overnight fire that destroys Penticton, B.C. home
'When crews arrived, the house was fully involved and flames were venting out of the windows,' Penticton fire chief Mike Larsson said.
Canada
Mar 29
3 of 4 arrested in 2021 Penticton killing were youths at the time: RCMP
'Police are not releasing the identities of the suspects, three of whom were youths at the time of the murder,' Cpl. James Grandy said.
Crime
Apr 8
Penticton, B.C. health care teams receive international recognition
On Friday, local officials were presented with the official designation at Penticton Regional Hospital.
Health
Apr 5
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
Suspected drug use at Penticton hospital sickens employees: Interior Health
“While substance use is suspected, we are still investigating,” Interior Health told Global News of the April 7 incident in Penticton.
Health
Apr 10
Penticton’s hospital gets 2nd CT scanner
South Okanagan people needing advanced medical care will now benefit from the purchase of a second state-of-the-art computed tomography scanner at Penticton Regional Hospital.
Health
Mar 19
Penticton Vees hosting foodbank fundraiser
The Vees will once again team up with Valley First and the Penticton Salvation Army Food Bank to raise food and funds for those in need.
Canada
Mar 20
Over $22K raised through annual United Way Drive-Thru Breakfast in Penticton, B.C.
The annual United Way Drive-thru Breakfast in Penticton, B.C., raised over $22,000 Thursday morning.
Canada
Apr 11
Home intruder arrested, could face charges: Penticton RCMP
Penticton RCMP say the homeowner discovered the intruder last Wednesday, March 13, at 4:30 a.m., standing in the kitchen.
Crime
Mar 19
Celebration of life planned for Penticton, B.C.’s beloved fallen goose
A broken winged goose named Kevin has been waddling around Penticton since 2022 but died last week following a dog attack.
Canada
Apr 5
Penticton to start annual unlimited yard waste collection
The first week of unlimited yard waste collection will run March 25-29 with the second week occurring April 22-26.
Canada
Mar 19
Penticton to receive no leeway on new short-term rental regulations
Earlier this year, Penticton City Council sent a letter to the province asking for flexibility, however the province recently denied the request.
Canada
Mar 21
Two years since launch, Penticton, B.C. community fridge busier than ever
Each day a minimum of 100 people open the fridge doors at the Purple Pantry in Penticton, B.C., whether that be to donate or to take what they need.
Economy
Mar 19
Vernon, Penticton see funding for extreme weather projects, new flood strategy
Vernon's Polson Park is getting a $2.5-million upgrade aimed at enhancing the area’s natural appeal and making it more resistant to flooding.
Canada
Mar 21
The busy, quick pace of overseeing air traffic in Penticton
“Penticton airspace can get quite busy and things happen fast and change quickly,” Rianne Stanway said.
Canada
Mar 9
Junior hockey: Wild fend off Rockets, Vees win playoff opener
The Kelowna Rockets came close to eliminating the Wenatchee Wild but didn’t land the knockout blow, while the Penticton Vees opened their playoffs on a winning note.
Sports
Apr 6
Conservative leader says eliminating trade barriers one way to help Okanagan wine industry
“We need to knock down interprovincial trade barriers so that we can sell Okanagan wines seamlessly across the country in the years ahead.”
Politics
Mar 8
Junior hockey: Rockets squander 4-1 lead in loss to Wild, Vees fall to Trail
The Kelowna Rockets lost their WHL opening playoff game while, in the BCHL, the Penticton Vees were upended by the Trail Smoke Eaters on Friday night.
Sports
Mar 30