News Items tag as: Penticton news

Summerland taxpayers have their say on $6M in borrowing for road upgrades
January 23, 2025 - 5:30 PM

The District of Summerland plans to borrow millions of dollars for road upgrades, but residents have a month to cast a vote to veto the plan.
Discovery of invasive jellyfish in Osoyoos Lake raises more questions than answers
January 21, 2025 - 6:00 AM

The presence of invasive jellyfish in Osoyoos Lake was discovered in recent years, yet the full impact of the invaders on native ecosystems isn’t clear yet.
'So much kindness': Penticton Walmart cashier has a heart of gold
January 20, 2025 - 7:00 AM

Penticton resident Sue Squires works part time at the local Walmart, and earlier this month a customer going through her till was delightfully surprised to see how she interacts with even her youngest customers.
'Unnecessary and extreme': Penticton couple suing RCMP alleging traffic stop got violent
January 19, 2025 - 7:00 AM
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Sixty-three-year-old Naramata resident Kelly Hohmann didn't know what to think when he was pulled over by the RCMP in Penticton last November.
Suspect caught with 3D printed gun in Penticton
January 16, 2025 - 3:34 PM

Penticton RCMP arrested a man want on outstanding warrants Tuesday and during the arrest found he had a 3D printed gun.
Loophole prevents local governments from dealing with Penticton homeless camp
January 15, 2025 - 11:47 AM

The City of Penticton and the snpink’tn Indian Band are trying to find a solution to an encampment of homeless people by the highway, but a legal loophole have stopped local authorities from finding a long-term solution.
Penticton Panthers are celebrated at the rink this weekend
January 10, 2025 - 3:30 PM

The Penticton Vees hockey team blasts to the past with a special Penticton Panther celebration this weekend.
Penticton murderer charged with domestic assault and more violence
January 09, 2025 - 7:00 AM

A Penticton man, who was once sentenced to 14 years jail for stabbing his brother-in-law to death, is back behind bars facing charges of aggravated assault, domestic abuse and firing a gun.
Vancouver Canucks cancel Young Stars Tournament in Penticton
January 08, 2025 - 2:07 PM

The much-anticipated Young Stars Tournament in Penticton has been cancelled, and it's been replaced by an event in Seattle.
5 days to create a short movie for Penticton's Snakebite Film Fest
January 06, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Penticton filmmaker Ryan Curtis and his team plan to write, direct and film a short movie in just five days in a competition this week.
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News Items tag as: Penticton news

Summerland taxpayers have their say on $6M in borrowing for road upgrades

Discovery of invasive jellyfish in Osoyoos Lake raises more questions than answers

'So much kindness': Penticton Walmart cashier has a heart of gold

'Unnecessary and extreme': Penticton couple suing RCMP alleging traffic stop got violent

Suspect caught with 3D printed gun in Penticton

Loophole prevents local governments from dealing with Penticton homeless camp

Penticton Panthers are celebrated at the rink this weekend

Penticton murderer charged with domestic assault and more violence

Vancouver Canucks cancel Young Stars Tournament in Penticton

5 days to create a short movie for Penticton's Snakebite Film Fest

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