Penticton Western News

Penticton breweries take home top craft honours

Slackwater Brewing and Neighbourhood Brewing were recognized for their craft brews

  • Sep 21, 2021

Another climate rally planned in Penticton Sept. 24

The second of the month will focus on youth around the world

  • Sep 20, 2021

Beach firepits are back and open to the public in Penticton

Backyard fireplaces are also allowed, with some restrictions

  • Sep 20, 2021

CANADA VOTES: Polls are now closed in country’s 2021 federal snap election

Which party will be chosen to form the next government?

  • Sep 20, 2021

CANADA VOTES: With majority of results in, NDP leading in South Okanagan West Kootenay

Richard Cannings and Helena Konanz are once again neck-and-neck

  • Sep 20, 2021

Election 2021: Helena Konanz – Conservative Party candidate for South Okanagan – West Kootenay

Konanz is a former Penticton city councillor and current small business coach

  • Sep 20, 2021

Penticton RCMP looking for suspect in armed robbery of vape shop

Suspect threatened an employee, stole cash and product in Sept. 12 robbery of EzVape

  • Sep 20, 2021

South Okanagan – West Kootenay candidates square off at Penticton forum

Candidates spoke about immigration, the CERB and the riding's labour shortage

  • Sep 20, 2021

Fundraisers set up for family of Penticton murder victim

This isn't the first tragedy the Savage family has endured

Letter: Penticton needs Blue Community Project to protect our water

On Tuesday, city council will vote whether to accept the plan or not

  • Sep 19, 2021

Murals at Osoyoos Legion honour poppy’s 100th anniversary

The poppy has been a symbol of remembrance for 100 years

Penticton’s then and now captured in photographs and quilts

Penticton Art Gallery's newest exhibit celebrates the area's iconic landmarks

Penticton Vees spar in Peaches Cup ahead of exhibition season

The Vees intra-squad game ended in a 6-3 win for Team Blue

  • Sep 18, 2021

Upcoming Penticton Arts Council exhibition explores the value of women through art

Kaleden resident Karla Avendaño's Hathor: Goddess of Many Things opens Sept. 24

  • Sep 18, 2021

2 vehicle collision snarls highway traffic through Kaleden

Debris is currently spread across the road and DriveBC crews are en route

  • Sep 17, 2021

Ex-Oliver PAC treasurer who embezzled more than $10,000 sentenced

Belinda Yorke redirected the funds from the Oliver PAC

  • Sep 17, 2021

Penticton council to weigh recommendations to replace aging city buildings

The Library and Museum, Art Gallery, Memorial Arena and Mclaren are among targets for replacement

  • Sep 17, 2021

Penticton on track to break fatal overdose record

The local health area has seen 15 fatal overdoses so far

  • Sep 17, 2021

Festival of the Grape squashed for this year in Oliver

The popular grape stomping event was cancelled due to COVID restrictions

Penticton liquor store raises most money for B.C. wildfire victims

BC Liquor and Cannabis Store patrons donated $1.45 million to Red Cross wildfire relief