Penticton

• Penticton homeless encampment residents face eviction after court grants injunction

  The B.C. government secured an injunction to dismantle the encampment, located on Ministry of Transportation land between Highway 97 and Ellis Creek.

  Canada

  Oct 27
  
• Concerns mount over future of neurology care at Penticton hospital

  Dr. Adam Thompson said the new on-call requirements could place additional pressure on neurologists who are already in short supply.

  Health

  Oct 21
  
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• Parking prices are set to rise 400% to 500% at Penticton airport

  Parking at Penticton Regional Airport is about to get significantly more expensive, with rates set to increase between 400 and 500 per cent starting Nov. 1.

  Economy

  Oct 13
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• Vancouver Canucks return to Penticton for third straight training camp

  The Vancouver Canucks are heading back to Penticton for training camp and the team's return is generating plenty of excitement in the South Okanagan.

  Canada

  Sep 16
• Two more plea deals reached in case of Penticton man killed in 2021

  On Sept. 4, one of those accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter as part of a plea agreement. Now, the other two minors have also reached similar plea deals.

  Crime

  Sep 14
• Family of Penticton’s Taig Savage says it has given up on justice after manslaughter plea

  Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the maximum sentence for manslaughter is three years, compared to seven years for second-degree murder.

  Crime

  Sep 8
• Record turnout expected for Penticton Peach Classic Triathlon, boosting local economy

  More than 1,100 athletes have registered for this year's event, an increase of nearly 60 per cent over last year.

  Canada

  Jul 17
• B.C. Conservatives leave Penticton retreat united under new leader

  Addressing media at the conclusion of the retreat, Findlay praised the party's MLAs for their commitment and teamwork.

  Canada

  Jul 3
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• Photos show individual on Penticton construction site moments before destructive fire

  Global News has obtained photos of a person on the construction site just minutes before flames erupted and the fire department was called.

  Canada

  Jun 4
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• Future of Penticton homeless encampment to be decided by the courts in July

  If the injunction is granted, the province would have the legal authority to evict the roughly two dozen people living at the encampment and clear the site.

  Canada

  Jun 3