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City denies former Penticton fire chief’s wrongful dismissal claims

City denies former Penticton fire chief’s wrongful dismissal claims

The City of Penticton is denying almost all of the claims put forward by the former fire chief, who filed a lawsuit in June.
Pokémon phenomenon lures Penticton residents to the game

Pokémon phenomenon lures Penticton residents to the game

Not many pop culture phenomenons get a second go around.
Penticton council shuffles meeting date and time

Penticton council shuffles meeting date and time

Penticton city council shifts regular meetings from Monday evening to Tuesday afternoon, limits set on public feedback and questions.
Meth-fuelled spousal assault in Okanagan Falls nets jail time

Meth-fuelled spousal assault in Okanagan Falls nets jail time

Alan Charles Somerville, 36, pleaded guilty to uttering threats, assault with a weapon and unlawful confinement and imprisonment.
Penticton educator's Reading From Space program lifts off

Penticton educator's Reading From Space program lifts off

Among the more than two tons of supplies being delivered by the unmanned spacecraft was a small package of Canadian content.
Penticton business victim of another break and enter

Penticton business victim of another break and enter

For the second time in two months a break and enter and theft occurred at Buy The Sea Seafood on Main Street.
Injured cyclist taken to hospital

Injured cyclist taken to hospital

A cyclist was injured in an accident late Thursday morning after a collision with a small car on Government Street near Penticton Avenue.
Osoyoos RCMP officer's disciplinary hearing delayed a fourth time

Osoyoos RCMP officer's disciplinary hearing delayed a fourth time

Osoyoos RCMP officer Const. Amit Goyal continues to receive pay after being suspended almost three years ago.
Beloved former Concert Band conductor loses battle with cancer

Beloved former Concert Band conductor loses battle with cancer

Gerald Nadeau, a longtime conductor of the Penticton Concert Band, has died.
Prolific thief caught with a gun in Penticton sentenced

Prolific thief caught with a gun in Penticton sentenced

Criminal caught in Penticton through an investigation involving multiple out-of-town RCMP members is spending the next few years in jail.
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