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Hit and run puts Penticton woman in hospital

Hit and run puts Penticton woman in hospital

Family says resident of Charles Manor likely to spend two months in hospital

Crimestoppers boss worried restructuring could axe his job

Crime Stoppers may be in for a dramatic makeover that would handcuff the program’s effectiveness, its co-ordinator warned Thursday.
Tinkerer puts wood-fueled car into drive for shot at nationals

Tinkerer puts wood-fueled car into drive for shot at nationals

Grade 8 student amazes parents and teachers with his ingenuity and mechanical prowess
Tourism Penticton CEO steps down

Tourism Penticton CEO steps down

Tourism Penticton CEO Jessie Campbell’s resignation is the third high profile person to do so in the organization this year.

Airline plans to connect Penticton to Calgary

An innovative startup says they want to fly tourists directly to the South Okanagan from Calgary.
Former Penticton politician pleads guilty to sex assaults

Former Penticton politician pleads guilty to sex assaults

Ex-city councillor and mayoral candidate Gary Leaman faces 18 months in jail on each count
Convicted Penticton murderer loses appeal for shorter sentence

Convicted Penticton murderer loses appeal for shorter sentence

Penticton man Dustin Paul has lost his appeal for a shorter sentence.

Emerson Drive roll into Penticton Peach Festival lineup

One of country music’s most popular acts over the past decade, Emerson Drive, will take the main stage at the Penticton Peach Festival.

Sparks fly at council over tourism funding

The dispute over tourism marketing funds in Penticton was highlighted during discussion over a grant request from a ski club
Local drivers staying sober

Local drivers staying sober

Mounties in Penticton say new laws to get touch on drunk drivers appear to be working