Penticton

Singer Paula Abdul poses with Idol Eyes audio glasses during the Pepcom Digital Experience before the start of the CES tech show, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Straight Up! Paula Abdul announces Penticton date

Global icon hits the South Okanagan Events Centre stage in September

 

Canoe race teams from across Western Canada on Skaha Lake in Penticton on May 11. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)

Penticton selected as host for Canadian Outrigger Distance Championships

Races will take place on Okanagan Lake this September

 

Afshin Maleki Ighani was sentenced to time served and let out of jail in 2020. (File photo)

Convicted assailant on the lam after skipping Penticton court date

Afshin Maleki Ighani had been scheduled to appear in March to consult legal counsel

 

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‘Ridiculous’: Penticton councillors slam province over public safety costs

‘The province is not upholding its duty, particularly when it comes to public safety’: Councillor

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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)
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)
An incident of suspected drug use is being investigated at Penticton’s Regional Hospital. (File photo)

Suspected substance use incident sends Penticton hospital staff to emergency

Some staff memebers reported feeling unwell after a bad smell at the hospital

An incident of suspected drug use is being investigated at Penticton’s Regional Hospital. (File photo)
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 celebrity Kevin the goose was forced to be put down as a result of injuries from a dog attack. (Facebook)

Penticton celebrity Kevin the goose put down after severe dog attack

It was the second time in three weeks the feather-friend was attacked by a dog

Penticton celebrity Kevin the goose was forced to be put down as a result of injuries from a dog attack. (Facebook)
Penticton’s Law Courts. (Western News)

Man accused in Penticton drug trafficking case flees B.C. ahead of trial

Nicholas James Desrochers was set to go on trial for seven charges of possession for trafficking

Penticton’s Law Courts. (Western News)
Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay, representative for South Surrey—White Rock, and Chief Opposition Whip visited Penticton on March 26 to spur local opposition to the federal carbon tax. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)

Conservatives send White Rock Whip to Penticton to protest carbon tax

The rally was one of many campaign-style events across Canada targeting Liberal and NDP MPs

Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay, representative for South Surrey—White Rock, and Chief Opposition Whip visited Penticton on March 26 to spur local opposition to the federal carbon tax. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)
Gary Johal traveled to Princeton Saturday, March 23, to meet Christine Unrau. Johal will pay for Unrau’s post-operative expenses that will allow her to receive a double lung transplant. Photo Andrea DeMeer

Penticton entrepreneur hailed as ‘an angel on earth’

Businessman makes double lung transplant possible for Princeton woman

Gary Johal traveled to Princeton Saturday, March 23, to meet Christine Unrau. Johal will pay for Unrau’s post-operative expenses that will allow her to receive a double lung transplant. Photo Andrea DeMeer
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Arrest made after Penticton residents wake up to stranger in their kitchen

The man was non-aggressive and left peacefully before later being arrested

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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)
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)
Bighorn sheep wandering across Westside Road. (File photo)

Wildlife experts ponder peril of diseases devastating Okanagan bighorn sheep

Symposium in Penticton to explore conservation options amidst sharp decline in keynote species

Bighorn sheep wandering across Westside Road. (File photo)
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)
Penticton’s Noelle Helder and team Salty Science won the women’s class of the World’s Toughest Row 2023. (Submitted photo)

B.C. woman wins World’s Toughest Row after 38 days crossing the Atlantic

Noelle Helder and team Salty Science crossed the finish line 1st in 3,000-mile race to Antigua

Penticton’s Noelle Helder and team Salty Science won the women’s class of the World’s Toughest Row 2023. (Submitted photo)
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)