# penticton (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover penticton. Page: Feed: --- ## [Bald Range wildfire sits at 24,622 hectares west of Summerland](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/22/bald-range-wildfire-sits-at-24622-hectares-west-of-summerland/) _2026-08-22 · Brayden Ursel · Vernon Morning Star_ The fire continues to burn out of control more than two weeks after it was discovered ## [ONC joins the hunt for cosmic particles in the ocean](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/22/onc-joins-the-hunt-for-cosmic-particles-in-the-ocean/) _2026-08-22 · none · Vernon Morning Star_ ONC becomes part of P-ONE project, to install a new deep-sea telescope to detect neutrinos ## [Rare praying mantis sighting made in Vernon](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/22/rare-praying-mantis-sighting-made-in-vernon/) _2026-08-22 · Jennifer Smith · Vernon Morning Star_ Insect spotted just after shedding its exoskeleton ## [Rotary’s annual lobster crawl returns to Lake Country](https://westknews.com/2026/08/22/rotarys-annual-lobster-crawl-returns-to-lake-country/) _2026-08-22 · Khushi Arora · West K News_ Enjoy Nova Scotia's lobster at Lake Country's Rotary Club's Lobster Crawl ## [Kelowna to mark Overdose Awareness Day with community gathering](https://westknews.com/2026/08/22/kelowna-to-mark-overdose-awareness-day-with-community-gathering/) _2026-08-22 · Brittany Webster · West K News_ International Overdose Awareness Day is Aug. 31 ## [Penticton Chamber of Commerce weighs in on court case involving arson of local dealership](https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/628821/Penticton-Chamber-of-Commerce-weighs-in-on-court-case-involving-arson-of-local-dealership) _2026-08-22 · Chelsea Powrie · Castanet.net - Penticton_ The Penticton business community has made the unusual move of weighing in on an ongoing court case, publicly stating its hope that a stiff sentence be handed to a man who damaged one of their own. In a press release this week, the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce urged the book be t... ## [Keremeos man will serve house arrest for weapons charge](https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/628648/Keremeos-man-will-serve-house-arrest-for-weapons-charge) _2026-08-22 · Chelsea Powrie · Castanet.net - Penticton_ A Keremeos man will serve his jail time at home following a drunken argument involving an illegally owned shotgun. Arthur James Cramp, in his early 20s, appeared in Penticton court this week after pleading guilty to firearms-related charges stemming from an event in 2025. Court heard that on M... ## [Penticton pub celebrates International Dog Day with weekend for pups](https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/628655/Penticton-pub-celebrates-International-Dog-Day-with-weekend-for-pups) _2026-08-22 · Casey Richardson · Castanet.net - Penticton_ A Penticton Pub is celebrating all things dog this weekend, welcoming in all types of pups and their owners for treats and fun. Dragonboat Pub is celebrating International Dog Day a little early with their annual Dog Days Weekend. Furry friends are invited to join on Aug. 22 and 23 from 11 a.m... ## [Construction on central Armstrong road progressing, set to reduce during IPE](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/21/construction-on-central-armstrong-road-progressing-set-to-reduce-during-ipe/) _2026-08-22 · Brendan Shykora · Vernon Morning Star_ The city has released the construction schedule for the next few weeks on Pleasant Valley Boulevard ## [Residents asked to report invasive puncture vine in Penticton](https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/628809/Residents-asked-to-report-invasive-puncture-vine-in-Penticton) _2026-08-22 · Casey Richardson · Castanet.net - Penticton_ Watch out for an invasive plant popping up in Penticton that produces a hard, spiny seed pod that can poke into shoes, skin, tires and your pet's paws. The City is asking residents to watch for puncture vine, a summer annual plant that thrives in hot, dry conditions. "City crews have resp... ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JLpd08fp59FQ) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Montréal minor arrested, allegedly used AI to plan school attack](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/21/montreal-minor-arrested-allegedly-used-ai-to-plan-school-attack/) _2026-08-22 · none · Vernon Morning Star_ Police say FBI shared information with Mounties ## [Less than half expected sockeye returning to B.C.’s Fraser River this year](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/21/less-than-half-expected-sockeye-returning-to-b-c-s-fraser-river-this-year/) _2026-08-21 · none · Vernon Morning Star_ This year was supposed to be a dominant cycle year ## [Tumbler Ridge shooting documents detail confusion around number of shooters](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/21/tumbler-ridge-shooting-documents-detail-confusion-around-number-of-shooters/) _2026-08-21 · none · Vernon Morning Star_ Media consortium petitions court to release hundreds of pages of documents into mass shooting investigation ## [B.C. man sentenced to 22 years in jail for sex offences](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/21/b-c-man-sentenced-to-22-years-in-jail-for-sex-offences/) _2026-08-21 · none · Vernon Morning Star_ Shaun Pater was sentenced for historical offences; publication ban still in effect ## [City of West Kelowna names new operator for Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre](https://westknews.com/2026/08/21/city-of-west-kelowna-names-new-operator-for-johnson-bentley-memorial-aquatic-centre/) _2026-08-21 · Brayden Ursel · West K News_ Active Living Enterprises has run the aquatic centre for nearly 30 years ## [UPDATE: More Summerland residents head home as staged re-entry moves ahead](https://pentictonwesternnews.com/2026/08/21/a-lot-of-work-to-be-done-at-bald-range-wildfire-in-summerland/) _2026-08-21 · Jordy Cunningham · Penticton Western News_ Crews continue to attack the Bald Range wildfire ## [State of emergency extended in B.C. due to wildfire risk](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/21/state-of-emergency-extended-in-b-c-due-to-wildfire-risk/) _2026-08-21 · none · Vernon Morning Star_ Provincial hasn't had to issue emergency orders yet ## [Vernon Vipers announce preseason slate, sign Swedish forward](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/21/vernon-vipers-announce-preseason-slate-sign-swedish-forward/) _2026-08-21 · Noah Peckham · Vernon Morning Star_ The Vipers will play four exhibition games in early September ## [IIO investigating Williams Lake incident that left woman seriously injured](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/21/iio-investigating-williams-lake-incident-that-left-woman-seriously-injured/) _2026-08-21 · Laisa Conde · Vernon Morning Star_ Incident took place on May 8, at a municipal park ## [Josephine Louise Maycher (Van Troyen)](https://pentictonwesternnews.com/2026/08/21/josephine-louise-maycher-van-troyen/) _2026-08-21 · none · Penticton Western News_ In Loving Memory ~ ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/H9TVKE6WR6QK) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Penticton mom raises alarm after son finds glass inside donated socks](https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/628677/Penticton-mom-raises-alarm-after-son-finds-glass-inside-donated-socks) _2026-08-21 · Casey Richardson · Castanet.net - Penticton_ A local mom was horrified on Thursday when she found multiple shards of glass in donated socks from the Penticton Community Fridge and Pantry. Ashley Smethurst said she had stopped by with her son, and while the food supplies were low, there was a pair of socks to take. "He waited to try ... ## [Kelowna Events Centre, community volunteers make a big difference for wildfire evacuees](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/21/kelowna-events-centre-community-volunteers-make-a-big-difference-for-wildfire-evacuees/) _2026-08-21 · Brayden Ursel · Vernon Morning Star_ Remaining donations will be shared with communities across the Okanagan ## [West Kelowna RCMP seize $20k in counterfeit bills plus drugs, weapons](https://westknews.com/2026/08/21/west-kelowna-rcmp-seize-20k-in-counterfeit-bills-plus-drugs-weapons/) _2026-08-21 · Brittany Webster · West K News_ The items were seized through a search warrant executed in July ## [Oliver Outlaws set for inaugural season, hire head coach with ‘proven track record’](https://pentictonwesternnews.com/2026/08/21/oliver-outlaws-set-for-inaugural-season-hire-head-coach-with-proven-track-record/) _2026-08-21 · Logan Lockhart · Penticton Western News_ Expansion club opens its first season at home against the Kelowna Chiefs on Sept. 18 ## [Quesnel Regional Airport runway temporarily closed after aircraft incident](https://pentictonwesternnews.com/2026/08/21/quesnel-regional-airport-runway-temporarily-closed-after-aircraft-incident/) _2026-08-21 · Laisa Conde · Penticton Western News_ A small aircraft was involved in a landing incident at the Quesnel Regional Airport on Friday, Aug. 21, with no injuries reported. According to a social media post by the \[…\] ## [BC Wildfire gear ‘misplaced,’ not stolen: Penticton RCMP](https://pentictonwesternnews.com/2026/08/21/bc-wildfire-gear-misplaced-not-stolen-penticton-rcmp/) _2026-08-21 · Brennan Phillips · Penticton Western News_ The police said the missing equipment was later located ## [2.5 kg of illicit drugs seized, evacuees helped in South Okanagan](https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/628765/2-5-kg-of-illicit-drugs-seized-evacuees-helped-in-South-Okanagan) _2026-08-21 · Kathy Michaels · Castanet.net - Penticton_ B.C.'s gang-focused police force travelled to the Okanagan earlier this month to help with Peach Fest, but quickly pivoted to wildfire duties when the call came. Even then, before leaving the valley, officers still found time to take drugs, guns and cash off the streets. Uniform Gang Enforceme... ## [Penticton considers smart traffic technology following Kelowna's lead](https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/628662/Penticton-considers-smart-traffic-technology-following-Kelowna-s-lead) _2026-08-21 · Casey Richardson · Castanet.net - Penticton_ The City of Penticton is looking at following in Kelowna's footsteps to utilize AI to help improve traffic flow. Coun. Campbell Watt brought forward the discussion during Tuesday's council meeting, which turned into a motion to have staff report back with more information on the use of AI to miti... ## [Penticton Peach Festival looks back on cancelled events, community spirit](https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/628756/Penticton-Peach-Festival-looks-back-on-cancelled-events-community-spirit) _2026-08-21 · Chelsea Powrie · Castanet.net - Penticton_ The Penticton Peach Festival organizers are reflecting on an unprecedented, difficult year that culminated in its cancellation. The Bald Range wildfire erupted near Summerland on the evening of Aug. 7, three days into Peach Festival, and grew quickly, prompting the evacuation of Summerland into ... ## [U-Haul Storage Center West Kelowna: Landlords Contractual Lien](https://westknews.com/2026/08/21/u-haul-storage-center-west-kelowna-landlords-contractual-lien-3/) _2026-08-21 · none · West K News_ U-Haul Storage Center West Kelowna claims a Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at 3571 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna, BC, Tel: 778-741-0141. If not paid in full, the contents of the locker will be sold online at www.bid13.com starting at 11 am on Friday, September 4th, 2026, till 11 am on Monday, September 7th, 2026. ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/p2oIJ1decdCp) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [UPDATE: Fire damages garage, other residential buildings in Kelowna; investigation underway](https://westknews.com/2026/08/21/fire-damages-garage-other-residential-buildings-in-kelowna-investigation-underway/) _2026-08-21 · Jordy Cunningham · West K News_ The fire was called in around 5:50 a.m. ## [JoeAnna’s House family picnic in Kelowna postponed due to air quality from wildfires](https://westknews.com/2026/08/21/joeannas-house-family-picnic-in-kelowna-postponed-due-to-air-quality-from-wildfires/) _2026-08-21 · Jordy Cunningham · West K News_ The event was scheduled for Aug. 22 ## [Construction underway on $49-plus million North Okanagan wastewater project](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/21/construction-underway-on-49-plus-million-north-okanagan-wastewater-project/) _2026-08-21 · Brendan Shykora · Vernon Morning Star_ Construction on Spallumcheen's portion of the project has begun; RDNO still has to tender its portion ## [Increased fire activity expected Friday on Ainslie Creek blaze](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/21/increased-fire-activity-expected-friday-on-ainslie-creek-blaze/) _2026-08-21 · none · Vernon Morning Star_ Warm, dry conditions led to increased fire behaviour Thursday afternoon ## [UPDATE: Wildfire-caused outage restored in Kelowna’s Ellison neighbourhood](https://westknews.com/2026/08/21/over-1000-people-impacted-by-power-outage-in-kelownas-ellison-neighbourhood/) _2026-08-21 · Jordy Cunningham · West K News_ It's believed a blown transformer caused the outage ## [Wildfire smoke scatters across southern B.C., continuing air quality warnings](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/21/wildfire-smoke-scatters-across-southern-b-c-continuing-air-quality-warnings/) _2026-08-21 · Jordy Cunningham · Vernon Morning Star_ Orange and yellow warnings have been issued by Environment Canada ## [‘A lot of work to be done’ at Bald Range wildfire in Summerland](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/21/a-lot-of-work-to-be-done-at-bald-range-wildfire-in-summerland/) _2026-08-21 · Jordy Cunningham · Vernon Morning Star_ Almost all residents were able to return home on Thursday ## [Kelowna’s Waterfront Park to close for weekend festival](https://westknews.com/2026/08/21/kelownas-waterfront-park-to-close-for-weekend-festival/) _2026-08-21 · Ty Lim · West K News_ The Summer Edit will happen on Aug. 22 at the park ## [Historic West Kelowna: Ogopogo](https://westknews.com/2026/08/21/historic-west-kelowna-ogopogo/) _2026-08-21 · none · West K News_ A look back in time ## [Free water for local families at Summerland water dispensary](https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/628635/Free-water-for-local-families-at-Summerland-water-dispensary) _2026-08-21 · Chelsea Powrie · Castanet.net - Penticton_ The community of Summerland is under a boil water notice in the wake of damage done by the Bald Range wildfire, so H2OtoGo has decided to step up and make life a little easier. Starting today, Friday, Aug. 21, through the rest of the month, the H2OtoGo water refill station in Summerland will offe... ## [Baby alpaca born after herd survives Bald Range wildfire in Garnet Valley](https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/628546/Baby-alpaca-born-after-herd-survives-Bald-Range-wildfire-in-Garnet-Valley) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Crookall · Castanet.net - Penticton_ A Garnet Valley woman's pet alpacas welcomed a new baby during the Bald Range Wildfire, surviving after she asked friends to cut her fences. "I am so shocked. It went from me thinking I lost all of them and everything to now being up one more. I'm like, 'How did I get this lucky?,'" McK... ## [Utilities returning to Summerland following rescinded evacuation orders](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/20/utilities-returning-to-summerland-following-rescinded-evacuation-orders/) _2026-08-21 · Heather Black · Vernon Morning Star_ BC Wildfire continues actioning the fire as it moves away from town ## [Garden art blooms in Enderby](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/20/garden-art-blooms-in-enderby/) _2026-08-21 · Jennifer Smith · Vernon Morning Star_ Courtyard Gallery's 4th annual Art in the Garden Sept. 5 ## [Vernon water resiliency workshop raises awareness amid drought](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/20/vernon-water-resiliency-workshop-raises-awareness-amid-drought/) _2026-08-21 · Noah Peckham · Vernon Morning Star_ The Youth Climate Corps raised awareness about water use in the North Okanagan ## [Divisions within B.C. Conservative caucus fester as party president quits](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/20/divisions-within-b-c-conservative-caucus-fester-as-party-president-quits/) _2026-08-21 · none · Vernon Morning Star_ B.C. Conservative party president Aisha Estey resigned on Wednesday after five years at the helm ## [UPDATE: More residents in Bradley Creek wildfire area near Vernon can return home](https://pentictonwesternnews.com/2026/08/20/more-than-50-bcws-members-continue-to-battle-bradley-creek-wildfire-in-vernon/) _2026-08-21 · Jordy Cunningham · Penticton Western News_ The Okanagan Indian Band has partially rescinded an evacuation order ## [1 dead after aircraft collides with vehicles on Prince George road](https://pentictonwesternnews.com/2026/08/20/aircraft-collides-with-vehicles-on-prince-george-road-injuries-unknown/) _2026-08-20 · Khushi Arora · Penticton Western News_ Foothills Boulevard is closed to traffic due to the incident ## [Former Penticton Vees part-owner, Stanley Cup champ rejoins club in new executive role](https://pentictonwesternnews.com/2026/08/20/former-penticton-vees-part-owner-stanley-cup-champ-rejoins-club-in-new-executive-role/) _2026-08-20 · Logan Lockhart · Penticton Western News_ Scott Carter is back with the Penticton Vees ## [Penticton Vees acquire 20-year-old forward after losing fan-favourite veteran to waivers](https://pentictonwesternnews.com/2026/08/20/penticton-vees-acquire-20-year-old-forward-after-losing-fan-favourite-veteran-to-waivers/) _2026-08-20 · Logan Lockhart · Penticton Western News_ Carter Cunningham is the newest member of the Vees ## [Ottawa and B.C. putting up $106.5M to help recover salmon stocks](https://pentictonwesternnews.com/2026/08/20/ottawa-and-b-c-putting-up-106-5m-to-help-recover-salmon-stocks/) _2026-08-20 · none · Penticton Western News_ Joint fund will pay for conservation efforts and industry innovation