Penticton

2026 Canadian municipal and provincial election preparations

10 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: British Columbia municipal elections and seniors' care concerns

Preparations for the 2026 Canadian municipal and provincial election cycles are advancing in Ontario and British Columbia. In Ontario, Toronto is preparing for its October 26 municipal election to select a mayor and City

WHL regular season: Rockets vs. Vees

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Penticton Vees defeat Kelowna Rockets 4-2 in WHL matchup

The Kelowna Rockets began their regular season with a 4-2 loss to the Penticton Vees in the ‘Battle of the Okanagan’ at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Penticton forward Gavin Katz led the Vees with two goals and one a

Curling championships and tournaments in British Columbia

3 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Penticton Curling Club to host 2027 World Mixed Curling Championship

Major curling events are being organized and hosted in British Columbia. The Vernon Curling Club has been selected to host the 2027 and 2029 World Mixed Fours Curling Championships, an initiative intended to increase the

Wildlife safety warnings in North America

3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Interior Health confirms rabies in Kootenay Lake region skunk

Public health and safety officials in British Columbia and the United States have issued various warnings following wildlife activity. In British Columbia, Interior Health and the BC Centre for Disease Control confirmed

Okanagan College student housing in Penticton

2 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Kelowna arena management dispute and Okanagan College housing opening

Okanagan College has officially opened its $24 million student housing facility at the Penticton campus, providing 101 beds across 89 units. The development includes studio, two-bedroom, and four-bedroom options, marking

Pickleball fundraising for health in British Columbia

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Pickleball tournaments raise funds for mental health and hospital foundations in B.C

Pickleball tournaments in British Columbia have been utilized as fundraising tools for various community health and educational initiatives. In Langley City, the Douglas Park Pickleball Club raised a record $30,402 duri

Bald Range wildfire control and investigation update

35 clusters · 498 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Bald Range wildfire investigation continues after 100+ structures destroyed

The Bald Range wildfire, which began on August 7, has burned approximately 25,163 hectares and destroyed about 150 structures. While the fire was previously classified as ‘Being Held’, it has since been officially consid

Canadian Conservative Party policy and internal dynamics

2 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Conservative Party of Canada focuses on affordability at B.C. caucus retreat

Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre has focused on international trade and domestic economic policy. In early September, Poilievre advocated for tariff-free trade between Canada and the United States dur

Micromobility safety and regulation efforts

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: British Columbia enforces e-scooter and e-mobility regulations

Safety concerns regarding e-bikes and e-scooters have prompted calls for stricter regulations and local government action in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa. In Australia, the Local Government Associatio

Okanagan Vinyl Festival organization

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Okanagan Vinyl Festival returns to Penticton

The Peach City Community Radio Society organized a donation drive in late August to collect vinyl records and audio equipment for the 13th annual Okanagan Vinyl Festival. The drive, held at the Cannery Trade Centre in Pe