Penticton Western News

Naramata winery offers complimentary glass of wine for B.C. hospital workers

Wine on the patio is the least we can do to show our gratitude, says Serendipity Winery

  • Sep 2, 2021

New airline flies into Penticton Airport

Cascadia Airways is bringing direct flights from Vancouver

  • Sep 2, 2021

Penticton Vees fans will need to show full vaccination proof to see games

SOEC event employees, Vees players and staff all required to be vaccinated

  • Sep 2, 2021

RDOS gives all-clear for residents near Nk’Mip Creek wildfire

All evacuation alerts have now been rescinded

  • Sep 2, 2021

Skaha Creek Wildfire expected to be more active as weather warms

Another controlled ignition is planned for Thursday

  • Sep 2, 2021

5 fatal overdoses in 2 months brings total to 15 deaths in Penticton this year

The 5 recent overdose deaths occurred in May and June

  • Sep 1, 2021

Despite cancellation locals turnout for Penticton Ironman

Over 40 athletes did their own form of the triathlon with proceeds going to charity

  • Sep 1, 2021

Disposal of ruined fridges and freezers being offered due to the Nk’Mip fire

Power can be cut in wildfire areas like Shrike Hill which can leave food to spoil

  • Sep 1, 2021

Juvenile bear put down after hanging around downtown Penticton

Conservation office says the bear posed a safety risk being in busy traffic areas

  • Sep 1, 2021

Penticton RCMP investigating torched vehicle

The vehicle was set on fire late Tuesday night up Carmi Road

  • Sep 1, 2021

Protest planned for downtown Penticton for climate change

Penticton will be hosting on of the 50 rallies happening on Sept. 8

  • Sep 1, 2021

Update: Controlled burn on Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton

The fire stayed within the containment lines overnight

  • Sep 1, 2021

Main Street Osoyoos redesign seeks public input

Topics for consideration include changing parking from angled to parallel

  • Aug 31, 2021

Penticton boat launches close after boaters, Seadoos get in way of wildfire skimmers

Watercrafts seen coming in the path of skimmers trying to refill on Okanagan Lake

  • Aug 31, 2021

Penticton Match Eatery closes after several staff test positive for COVID

The restaurant is doing a deep clean and plans to re-open Sept. 3

  • Aug 31, 2021

Swimming advisory issued again for Osoyoos’ Legion Beach

High levels of E. Coli were detected in recent samples

  • Aug 31, 2021

UPDATE: Winds cancel planned ignition on Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton

The fire had minimal growth overnight

  • Aug 31, 2021

Airtanker fighting Penticton wildfire beached at Skaha Lake

The pilot of the skimmer plane had to make precautionary landing

  • Aug 30, 2021

Nk’Mip wildfire north of Osoyoos close to being held

Progress continues to be made on the fire with some areas now inactive

  • Aug 30, 2021

Oliver hosts Overdose Awareness Day on Tuesday

Oliver will be among many cities, including Penticton, taking part in Overdose Awareness Day

  • Aug 30, 2021