Penticton News

A Penticton teenager has been charged with second degree murder for the stabbing death which occurred shortly after 3 p.m., Saturday afternoon at 1605 Hatfield Avenue, not far from Columbia Park in the centre of the city.

A Penticton man is dead after being stabbed on Saturday afternoon at a residence on Hatfield Avenue.

Penticton RCMP is investigating its second murder of 2009. Police verified they are investigating a stabbing fatality, but were unable to answer any further questions at press time.

Few people have been called to identify a corpse, but those who have are scarred for life.

Penticton council has added its voice to the growing chorus of municipalities, organizations and members of the arts community urging the provincial government to reconsider its decision to cut arts, culture and sports funding.

Anyone looking to get out from the cold in Osoyoos may have to depend on the goodwill of local residents or community organizations or rely on shelters as far away as Penticton.

A proposed $86-million ambulatory care expansion at Penticton Regional Hospital has gained local support, but provincial government approval could be a long way off.

This artista s drawing shows the three-tower complex proposed for Martin Street in downtown Penticton.

Parking issues at Queena s Park Elementary school continue, despite the construction of a new parking lot.

By JOHN MOORHOUSE Penticton Herald After sitting in limbo for years, a Penticton non-profit seniors housing project is getting back on track.

A view of the Canadian Western Agribition's RBC Beef Supreme Challenge finalists.

Merchants in downtown Penticton believe an increase in paid parking will hurt businesses in the city's core.

It was with some surprise that Princeton and District Community Services Executive Director, Lynn Pelly answered a phone call this summer informing her that Princeton was to expect two new transit buses this fall.

Serious MVA, Hwy 3 near Keremeos, B.C. On 2009-11-26 at approximately 1740 hours a White Dodge Pickup was travelling west on Hwy 3 near Schnieder Drive, Keremeos.

Canada Music Week is celebrated from Nov. 22 to 28 all across Canada. The B.C. Registered Music Teachers' Association - South Okanagan Branch has members from Osoyoos north to Summerland.

A man is dead after an motor vehicle accident Thursday evening near Keremeos on Highway 3. RCMP said at 5:40 p.m. a white Dodge pickup was travelling west on Highway 3 near Schnieder Drive when it crossed the centreline colliding with a Peterbilt Tractor Trailer.

Penticton city council has hired a Vancouver firm as project managers for the $23-million upgrade and expansion of the community centre pool.

November 24, 2009 - Best Western International's Board of Directors named Beth Campbell its chairwoman, effective for a one-year term starting today.

The B.C. Assessment Authority should find a smaller Penticton office rather than move its staff to Kelowna, says a union spokesman.

Kelowna General Hospital's new cardiac intervention procedures program is running "flawlessly" since the first patient was operated on a week ago.