Local News

Construction work in Penticton on schedule, businesses ‘open as usual’

Roadwork will shift to Kinney Avenue and South Main Street in the coming weeks

Apr 18, 2024 10:20 AM Read more >

Penticton and Summerland school district finalizes closure plan

Three elementary schools in the district will close in June 2025

Apr 17, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Penticton to look into having hotel attached to convention centre

Idea will be explored after Coun. Isaac Gilbert has notice of motion approved

Apr 17, 2024 4:25 PM Read more >

American paid $1,500 to smuggle family over Osoyoos border banned from Canada

The man was caught in the snow after he left the family behind to flee police

Apr 17, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

Renovations to soon begin on Penticton hospital’s oncology department

The city recently issued over building permits for the $15 million worth of renovations

Apr 17, 2024 2:50 PM Read more >

Man charged in Osoyoos Canada Day shooting heads straight to trial

No preliminary inquiry will be held for Steven Marlo Gallagher on this case

Apr 16, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Bears are back in the South Okanagan and looking for food

Regional district warns residents to take precautions, avoid attracting bears

Apr 16, 2024 3:03 PM Read more >

Funding approved for Oliver Arena work

Systems in aging structure have reached the end of their useful life, report states

Apr 16, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Barn destroyed by flames in Revelstoke

Most animals were able to escape the fire in the barn

Apr 15, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

‘I’m looking forward to changing my ways’: Penticton shoplifter gets time served

Trevor Joseph Glenn will spend the next 18 months on probation

Apr 15, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >