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It’s been quite a season for the Penticton Vees. Over the long weekend, they tied an all-time record for the WHL, and as Travis Lowe reports, this coming weekend, they could set a new record.

The City of Penticton says its hands are tied when it comes to dealing with what is being described as a dangerous homeless encampment. As Klaudia Van Emmerick reports, the province tells Global News steps are being taken to have it shut down.

Fires at a Penticton encampment are causing concern for local businesses. The location of the camp is creating a jurisdictional mess that makes finding a long-term solution difficult. Klaudia Van Emmerick explains.

The City of Penticton says work is about to begin to rebuild the Kiwanis Pier on Okangan Lake. But as Travis Lowe reports, in a sign of the tight economic times, it won’t be fully replaced.

WARNING: Disturbing details. Charges have been laid against a man following an alleged sexual assault in Penticton. Multiple bystanders intervened in the incident, restraining the suspect until officers arrived. Victoria Femia reports.

Loved ones of Alexa Knodel are remembering her on what would have been her 22nd birthday. The mother of a toddler was shot and killed in her Penticton apartment in June. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.

Penticton City Council has voted against a tiny homes project aimed at getting people out of encampments and on a path to permanent housing. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the project has received fierce opposition from members of council and the public.

Pubs connected with the company Tremendous Trivia are severing ties after learning the owner, Jayson Davey has been charged with possessing child sex abuse material. And the Penticton Vees captured two wins over the long weekend to tie the WHL expansion team record with 35 wins.

A paramedic who had her uniform and other items stolen is trying to get the word out so the items are not used for nefarious purposes. And Environment Canada says records were set for the driest January in Kelowna and Penticton.

Businesses close to the Penticton homeless encampment are expressing their concerns after a number of fires last week. They say there have been ongoing incidents that continue to affect their bottom line. The City of Kelowna, RCMP and the Downtown Kelowna Association had launched a pilot CCTV registry back in 2020, but it seems they...

After two warming fires broke out in one morning at the Fairview Encampment in Penticton, is the city bracing for this to become a regular occurrence? Rutland residents are getting increasingly more upset after plans to build a new recreation park and sports field continue to be delayed and reduced.

Meet Tonka! The four-month-old Staffy Terrie cross is up for adoption through the Okanagan Humane Society. He was rescued from the streets of Penticton, found drinking water from a puddle. He had a wound on his cheek, but that is now healing nicely. Despite his big and perky ears, he may have some hearing impairment,...

The City of Penticton has crafted a unique bylaw that would allow RCMP officers to write tickets for public racism and discrimination. Victoria Femia tells us what sparked the change.

Penticton City Council is delaying a decision on a tiny homes project for the unhoused. Council has decided to postpone it until after a public information session is held, but questions remain about whether the provincial funding will remain in place. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more. 

The family of a Penticton mother who was murdered in her apartment held a vigil this weekend. They are still searching for answers and justice. And many surveys show people are looking to reign in the holiday spending this year, but there is a still a focus on buying local.

A proposed tiny home village in Penticton to combat homelessness is getting some pushback from residents. As Klaudia Van Emmerick reports, there is a perceived lack of consultation about the project.

Bailey’s Law received unanimous support in the House of Commons after an emotional journey for McCourt’s family that led to many ups and downs. And the BC SPCA is appealing to the public for more information after the horrific discovery of a dead dog in the woods near Penticton.

Fallout continues after Penticton City Council voted against a tiny homes project, meant to address homelessness in the city. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, many felt the timeline to make a decision was rushed.

Penticton City Council rejected a temporary use permit for a tiny home village to help disperse a homeless encampment. What happens now? Bob Ursel is coaching Team Japan as they head into the Olympic curling qualifiers in Kelowna. The Kelowna resident has had quite a career himself.

Gavin Dew says if changes to Kelowna’s short-term rules aren’t picked up by the province this week, it’s unlikely they’ll be in effect for the summer. The City of Penticton voted down granting a temporary use permit to the B.C. government for a tiny home village on Dawson Avenue.