Penticton Western News

South Okanagan COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Penticton and Keremeos saw a rise in case count this week

  • Aug 26, 2021

South Okanagan COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Penticton and Keremeos saw a rise in case count this week

  • Aug 26, 2021

The buzz on honey bees and B.C. wildfires

While wildfires negatively impact the bee population there may be an upside

  • Aug 26, 2021

Downtown Oliver revitalization kicks off with Station Street upgrades

The project is expected to begin in September

  • Aug 25, 2021

Opinion: Kindness needed but hard to find these days

In Penticton, retail workers have seen atrocious behaviour hurled at them

  • Aug 25, 2021

Quebec man killed after being hit by two vehicles on Highway 97 near Oliver

The man was acting erratically and jumping into traffic

  • Aug 25, 2021

UPDATE: Penticton’s Skaha Marina could see a new long-term operator by April 2022

Parks and rec committee approve request for proposal to go to council decision

  • Aug 25, 2021

BC Wildfire recommending downgrade of Mt. Baldy evacuation orders over Nk’Mip Creek wildfire

The fire has been stalled due to favourable conditions over the last few days

  • Aug 24, 2021

Fitness activities restricted in Penticton following Provincial Health orders

The city is looking for a return to normal programming in October

  • Aug 24, 2021

Influx of litter prompts installation of recycling cans at 2 Penticton beaches

The bins look to reduce the amount of recyclables that end up in the garbage or tossed

  • Aug 24, 2021

Parking prohibited on Fairview Road due to bike lane

Construction on the lane is expected to be completed by the end of the month

  • Aug 24, 2021

Penticton RCMP look for witnesses after man found with severe injuries

The man was found near the Okanagan Lake promenade Saturday

  • Aug 24, 2021

Penticton’s Pathways re-opens with Gift for Service campaign

Without Interior Health funding, the addictions counselling is a fee for service model

  • Aug 24, 2021

2021 Penticton Granfondo cancelled amid COVID-19 restrictions

The Granfondo was among other Penticton-based events cancelled due to recent COVID restrictions

  • Aug 23, 2021

Okanagan Lake drawdown could be cause for thousands of dead salmon eggs

Experts say current models for the lake's drawdown leading to the reversal of decades of progress

  • Aug 23, 2021

Penticton 2021 Ironman cancelled

The announcement comes following recent COVID-19 health restrictions

  • Aug 23, 2021

Penticton extending water restrictions

Stage 2 restrictions are in place until Sept. 30

  • Aug 23, 2021

Thomas Creek fire, near Okanagan Falls, is classified as ‘held’

The wildfire has seen little fire activity and no growth, says BC Wildfire

  • Aug 23, 2021

Increase in threats in Penticton not due to COVID-19 says RCMP

RCMP saw a 50% increase in uttering threats in the second quarter of 2021

  • Aug 22, 2021

Local Liberal candidate wants ban on election signs

Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola candidate has signs vandalized, stolen

  • Aug 22, 2021