Logan Lockhart

Eli McKamey, 15, signs with the Penticton Vees ahead of the<tcxspan tcxhref="tel:20242025" title="Call 2024-2025 with 3CX Click to Call"> 2024-2025 </tcxspan>season. (Photo- BCHL)

BCHL’s 1st ever ‘exceptional status’ player commits to Penticton Vees

Cowichan Bay’s Eli McKamey will play in the South Okanagan next season

Eli McKamey, 15, signs with the Penticton Vees ahead of the<tcxspan tcxhref="tel:20242025" title="Call 2024-2025 with 3CX Click to Call"> 2024-2025 </tcxspan>season. (Photo- BCHL)
Mayor Julius Bloomfield with Harvey, the Penticton Vees’ mascot, outside the South Okanagan Events Centre ahead of the 2024 Fred Page Cup Finals, featuring the Vees and Surrey Eagles. (Photo- City of Penticton)

Mayors of Penticton, Surrey make bet ahead of BCHL Finals

Losing politician will have to wear opposing team’s jersey at an upcoming council meeting

Mayor Julius Bloomfield with Harvey, the Penticton Vees’ mascot, outside the South Okanagan Events Centre ahead of the 2024 Fred Page Cup Finals, featuring the Vees and Surrey Eagles. (Photo- City of Penticton)
Penticton Vees defenceman Nolan Stevenson (No. 4) celebrates with his teammates after scoring two goals in Game 7 and leading his team past the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in the Interior Conference Finals. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)

Penticton Vees complete ‘special’ comeback, advance to BCHL Finals

Vees score two goals in 13 seconds to stun Salmon Arm Silverbacks in Game 7

Penticton Vees defenceman Nolan Stevenson (No. 4) celebrates with his teammates after scoring two goals in Game 7 and leading his team past the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in the Interior Conference Finals. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)
The new sign outside Penticton’s Boston Pizza, after the restaurant displayed a “Let’s Go Oilers” sign as early as last week. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)

‘Let’s Go Oilers’: Controversy erupts over sign at Penticton’s Boston Pizza

B.C. restaurant has since removed pro-Edmonton sign

The new sign outside Penticton’s Boston Pizza, after the restaurant displayed a “Let’s Go Oilers” sign as early as last week. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)
Penticton could play host to the Adventure Racing World Championships. (Photo- Expedition Canada)

Penticton looks to host 10-day, 800 km World Adventure Race

Event challenges teams from across the world to ‘ultimate race of human endurance’

Penticton could play host to the Adventure Racing World Championships. (Photo- Expedition Canada)
Longtime Okanagan Falls fire chief Bob Haddow died in April 2024 at the age of 82. (Photo- Okanagan Falls Volunteer Fire Department/Facebook)

B.C. town mourns death of North America’s longest-serving fire chief

Okanagan Falls fire chief Bob Haddow retired 5 years ago after 50 years of service

Longtime Okanagan Falls fire chief Bob Haddow died in April 2024 at the age of 82. (Photo- Okanagan Falls Volunteer Fire Department/Facebook)
Thomas Pichette celebrates after scoring 42 seconds into overtime of Game No. 5 of the BCHL Playoffs’ second round at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)

Penticton Vees top Vernon Vipers in OT, clinch 2nd round series

The Vees will battle the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in the Interior Conference Finals

Thomas Pichette celebrates after scoring 42 seconds into overtime of Game No. 5 of the BCHL Playoffs’ second round at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)
Flo Rida will be in Penticton on Sept. 5. (File photo)

Miami rapper Flo Rida bringing the heat to Penticton

The rapper behind ‘Low’ will be at the SOEC on Sept. 5

Flo Rida will be in Penticton on Sept. 5. (File photo)
A Summerland resident took pictures on Friday of a bear carrying away her neighbours garbage bin on Cedar Avenue. (Photo- Mikaila Johnson)

Bear picks up, carries garbage bin outside Summerland home

Resident takes to social media, posts photos of the hungry bear on Cedar Avenue

A Summerland resident took pictures on Friday of a bear carrying away her neighbours garbage bin on Cedar Avenue. (Photo- Mikaila Johnson)
Healthcare teams at Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) and Penticton Heath Centre receiving the Baby-Friendly Initiative designation inside the PRH on Friday, April 5. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)

‘Epic milestone’: Penticton hospital gets rare baby-friendly designation

Local healthcare team is one of 29 in Canada to receive the international recognition

Healthcare teams at Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) and Penticton Heath Centre receiving the Baby-Friendly Initiative designation inside the PRH on Friday, April 5. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)
Kache Grist. (Photo courtesy of GoFundMe)

Fundraiser started for B.C. boy killed by 2 dogs in Edmonton

Families of Kache Grist hope to raise enough funds for funeral, other expenses

Kache Grist. (Photo courtesy of GoFundMe)
Kevin, Penticton’s famous Canada goose, on the shores of Okanagan Lake in February 2023. The beloved community member was put down after a dog attack in April 2024. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

Celebration of life planned for Kevin, Penticton’s late famous goose

Slackwater Brewing is hosting a memorial for the beloved community member

Kevin, Penticton’s famous Canada goose, on the shores of Okanagan Lake in February 2023. The beloved community member was put down after a dog attack in April 2024. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
Penticton and BC Transit are offering free transit for people aged 24 and under. (Photo- City of Penticton)

Penticton first in B.C. to offer free transit to riders 24 and under

New project serves as among the city’s new safety initiatives

Penticton and BC Transit are offering free transit for people aged 24 and under. (Photo- City of Penticton)
Shea Weber, right, and Jim Hughson share a laugh after the former Montreal Canadiens defenceman was announced as among the inductees into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2024. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)

Carey Price, Shea Weber headline BC Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2024

‘I was just a young boy from Sicamous playing minor hockey dreaming of playing in the NHL’: Weber

Shea Weber, right, and Jim Hughson share a laugh after the former Montreal Canadiens defenceman was announced as among the inductees into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2024. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)
Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Bowinn Ma, left, and B.C. Premier David Eby walk together as they arrive for a meeting at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District offices, in Salmon Arm, B.C., Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

B.C.’s wildfire travel ban was ‘ineffective, unnecessary’: Penticton Chamber

Local group pens letter to province ahead of 2024 wildfire season

Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Bowinn Ma, left, and B.C. Premier David Eby walk together as they arrive for a meeting at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District offices, in Salmon Arm, B.C., Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
There will be a Hockey Canada investigation into alleged wrongdoing by some minor hockey coaches. (file photo)

U13 Penticton hockey coaches suspended; allegedly related to caffeine pills

Penticton minor hockey coaches dismissed after alleged wrongdoing

There will be a Hockey Canada investigation into alleged wrongdoing by some minor hockey coaches. (file photo)
Five teams from Alberta are joining the BCHL. (BCHL photo)

Five Alberta-based teams officially join B.C. Hockey League

Effective immediately, ‘defected’ teams from out-of-province now members of BCHL

Five teams from Alberta are joining the BCHL. (BCHL photo)
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Penticton Vees superfan, 93, surprised by team on her birthday

The longtime season ticket holder was presented a newly signed jersey by Vees captains

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Penticton Vees goaltender Will Ingemann faces a shot from Cole Melady from the Coquitlam Express during BCHL All-Star Weekend on Penticton’s outdoor next to city hall on Jan. 20, 2024. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)

PHOTOS: Hardest shot? Fastest skater? BCHL all-stars hit Penticton rink

City’s outdoor rink hosts festivities for second time in as many years

Penticton Vees goaltender Will Ingemann faces a shot from Cole Melady from the Coquitlam Express during BCHL All-Star Weekend on Penticton’s outdoor next to city hall on Jan. 20, 2024. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)
Former New Jersey Devils forward Scott Gomez, left, was among those to participate in the BCHL Alumni Game on Jan. 20, in Penticton. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)

Scott Gomez, Kyle Turris among stars in Penticton for BCHL Alumni Game

Beloved hockey veterans lace up the skates on city’s outdoor rink

Former New Jersey Devils forward Scott Gomez, left, was among those to participate in the BCHL Alumni Game on Jan. 20, in Penticton. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)