News Items tag as: Penticton Airport

WestJet aircraft mechanic strike continues to affect travellers in Kamloops, Okanagan
June 30, 2024 - 10:35 AM

The WestJet aircraft mechanic strike that started on Friday is ongoing and affecting flights in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
New flights between Penticton and Vancouver this winter
November 01, 2023 - 3:32 PM

Pacific Coastal Airlines has announced the addition of new flights this winter between Penticton and Vancouver.
WWII bombers provide Penticton passengers with unique experience
July 20, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Reinforcements have arrived in the South Okanagan.
Here's your chance to fly in historic World War II aircraft in Penticton
July 16, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Historic Second World War aircraft are returning to Penticton next week as part of the Flying Legends of Victory tour from the Airbase Arizona Flying Museum.
Penticton Indian Band still fighting to get expropriated airport lands back
October 05, 2022 - 6:00 PM

The Penticton Indian Band has been fighting for more than 75 years against what a former chief called the “legalized theft” of hundreds of acres of land that is now the Penticton airport.
WestJet to start flying from Penticton to Vancouver
August 08, 2022 - 1:00 PM

WesJet will start flying to Vancouver from the Penticton Airport next year.
Unauthorized drone reported flying near Penticton airport
July 01, 2022 - 6:02 PM

A Cessna pilot reported a drone flying too close to the Penticton airport last week, but police were unable to find the pilot.
New direct flights from Penticton Airport to Vancouver International
September 02, 2021 - 5:00 PM

There’s a new way for travellers to fly from Penticton to Vancouver.
Expect to hear the thrum of Canadian military helicopters in the Okanagan
March 10, 2021 - 11:27 AM

The thrum of military helicopters will be a new and short-lived addition to the Okanagan this month.
Air Canada suspends flights at Kamloops and Penticton airports
January 12, 2021 - 2:57 PM

Air Canada is suspending flights to and from Kamloops and Penticton indefinitely due to travel restrictions around COVID-19.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

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A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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