News Items tag as: PNJAN2025

Man in hospital after fight in middle of Penticton street
February 03, 2025 - 2:04 PM

Penticton RCMP are investigating an assault in Penticton that left a man with serious injuries.
Penticton RCMP ask for help to locate missing man
February 03, 2025 - 11:46 AM

Penticton RCMP are searching for a missing man and are asking for the public’s help.
'This cannot continue': Penticton mayor demands alternate route after bridge closure
January 29, 2025 - 3:01 PM

The mayor of Penticton is calling for alternate routes after people got stuck on a forest service road detouring around the congestion caused by a bomb threat on the Bennett bridge in Kelowna.
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.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of February 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

$5M in provincial funding to protect Okanagan’s tree fruit from extreme weather
The Okanagan tree fruit industry was hit hard by extreme weather last year and the provincial government is providing $5 million to help orchardists prepare for future extreme cold weather events. The $5 million Tree Fruit Climate Resilienc

BC weed store with 'no babies' policy avoids fine for underage sale
A BC weed store which wouldn't let anyone under 19 enter the premises, including babies, has managed to avoid a $7,000 fine after it sold cannabis to a minor. According to a recently published June 21, 2024 BC Liquor and Cannabis Regula

BC realtor promised client a Kelowna condo, instead bought himself a house
A BC realtor who duped his neighbours out of $200,000 in an investment deal on a Kelowna condo spent the money on his own home. According to a Jan. 24 BC Supreme Court decision, realtor Alden Ashneil Chand promised his neighbours substantia

News Items tag as: PNJAN2025

Man in hospital after fight in middle of Penticton street

Penticton RCMP ask for help to locate missing man

'This cannot continue': Penticton mayor demands alternate route after bridge closure

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

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