First phase of ‘Innovation District’ in Penticton announced
The launch includes a residential building with 127 homes spanning from studio to three-bedrooms across six stories.
Canada
Apr 27
Canucks fans outraged by sign outside Penticton pizza joint
An Okanagan pizza joint tested the patience of B.C. hockey fans with a sign that failed to support the home team, and got a spicy reception.
Canada
7 hours
Penticton students help launch ‘Friendly Streets’ initiative
This is the first of many street painting projects planned for Penticton, which includes community collaboration, asphalt art and other creative elements.
Canada
May 3
Regional District hosts Penticton emergency preparedness town hall
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen hosted an emergency preparedness town hall in Penticton, B.C., on Monday.
Canada
Apr 30
Penticton Quilters’ Guild showcase returns after 6-year hiatus
Hundreds of quilts are being hung in preparation for the upcoming Penticton Quilters' Guild show, called Picking up the Threadz.
Canada
Apr 26
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
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
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
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, 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
Junior hockey: Vees, Silverbacks advance to Interior final
The Penticton Vees and Salmon Arm Silverbacks both advanced to the third round of the playoffs after each eliminating their opponents in five games.
Sports
Apr 27
Cyclist falls, gets struck by truck; police seeking witnesses in hit and run
Penticton RCMP say after the cyclist fell, she was struck by a mid-sized pickup truck which did not stop and continued driving.
Canada
Apr 30
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
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
Junior hockey: Vees post 4-1 win, level series with Silverbacks
Will Ingemann stopped 27 of 28 shots for Penticton as the Vees leveled their third-round playoff series at 1-1. After a weekend rest, Game 3 is set for Monday in Salmon Arm.
Sports
May 4
Junior hockey: Rockets bounced from playoffs, Vees edge Vipers in OT
The Kelowna Rockets were eliminated from the WHL playoffs by Prince George, while in the BCHL, Penticton needed overtime to defeat Vernon.
Sports
Apr 20
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
Junior hockey: Warriors prevail in overtime, Vees take 2-0 series lead
In BCHL Playoff action, the West Kelowna Warriors evened their series against Salmon Arm 1-1, while the Penticton Vees took a 2-0 series lead over Vernon.
Sports
Apr 21
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