Penticton Western News

08/19/2023

TODAY IN B.C.: Film ‘My Name is Arnold’ earns widespread accolades

08/17/2023

“I was the only Asian kid in the school, and it wasn’t always an easy experience,” he said. “People would hit me; they would call me names. No one cared, no one did anything. I didn’t do anything. It was a time where I went to school angry almost every single day. Maybe to process that and maybe for cathartic reasons, I wrote a short, I called it, My Name is Arnold.”

TODAY IN B.C.: Film ‘My Name is Arnold’ earns widespread accolades

08/17/2023

Directing the feature film All in Madonna, which won numerous awards in 2020, Lim has followed it with his own story My Name is Arnold. It details the story of when he was 10 years old growing up in Blue River, B.C.

TODAY IN B.C.: Film ‘My Name is Arnold’ earns widespread accolades

08/16/2023

Environment Canada issued a smoky skies bulletin Wednesday, Aug. 16, and according to the website World’s Air Quality Index, the air quality rating for Penticton is 251 — rated “very unhealthy.” In comparison, the air quality in Burnaby on the Coast is rated at 15 and Edmonton, Alta. is rated at good at 44.

The smoke and heat are expected to continue through Thursday

08/16/2023

The track hosts the Women Behind the Wheel Racing Event on Sunday, Aug. 20.

The track hosts the Women Behind the Wheel Racing Event on Sunday, Aug. 20

08/16/2023

The evacuation alert issued by the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen has been upgraded to an evacuation order.The RDOS is advising anyone at Cathedral Lakes Provincial Park and the Snowy Protected Area to shelter-in-place.

The two wildfires put up a huge plume of smoke that could be seen all the way to Kelowna

08/15/2023

In his own words, he could fall asleep at random times during the day — whether it be when he’s riding a bicycle or going for a swim. “My dream of being in the Ironman has always been stronger than any life circumstances,” said Clive Bradley.

Former Peach City resident Clive Bradley has dreamed of being in Ironman since he was a teenager

08/15/2023

The 48-year-old woman from the South Okanagan had been witnessed walking in the middle of the northbound lane prior to the collision according to a press release from the RCMP.

There is no evidence of impaired driving involved according to RCMP

08/15/2023

Officers first stopped the 46-year-old man at 11:40 a.m. on Aug. 6 when he was driving a stolen vehicle.A search of the car turned up two imitation fi****ms. The driver was also impaired and was issued a three-day driving ban, but not held in jail???? Caught the next day for same thing but this time assault an officer.

Man faces charges that include assaulting police officer

08/15/2023

Our court system is really messed up. The triple murder's application was granted due to a change in the criminal code in 2022, which affects periods of parole ineligibility to guarantee the right not to be subjected to cruel and unusual treatment or punishment. Jacob Daniel Forman killed his wife with a sledgehammer and strangled his children to death.

A Kelowna man serving a life sentence for three murders can apply for parole in 25 years

08/15/2023

The crash happened around 11 p.m. Monday.

The crash happened around 11 p.m.

08/15/2023

Over several hours, multiple attempts were made to have the man leave the home before he reportedly walked out carrying a weapon, police said. An officer shot the man.

Emergency Response Unit called in from Kelowna

08/14/2023

Four people were on board the helicopter. Three were transported to hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

A small dog is also missing after the crash

08/14/2023

The hikes are necessary to maintain the city’s infrastructure over its lifetime.

The hikes are necessary to maintain the city’s infrastructure over its lifetime

08/14/2023

Neighbours hit the fire with hoses before firefighters arrived to the fire in a Skaha neighbourhood.

Neighbours used hoses to douse blaze in multiple bushes and cedars Sunday

08/14/2023

Temperatures are expected to go as high as 37 C this week with Tuesday being the hottest.

Temperatures are expected to go as high as 37 C this week

08/14/2023

The home, and what appears to be an adjacent storage building, ignited sometime in the early hours.

Blaze ignites in alley behind Vermilion Avenue

08/14/2023

This is insane. The 38-year-old male victim was at a bus stop when he bumped into an unknown man on a bike, police say. They exchanged some words and then the guy on the bike shot him in the face.

Shooting happened around 12 p.m. in the 8900 block of 152 Street.

08/14/2023

A small chihuahua is missing, after being involved in the crash.

A small dog is also missing after the crash

08/14/2023

City leaders need to start saying no to flagrant spending by staff like South Main bike lane, says letter writer.

City leaders need to start saying no to flagrant spending by staff like South Main bike lane

08/14/2023

People for Penticton Pets are going in front of council to ask for improvements to existing parks and adding a large park-beach combo to the city's assets as well as a possible small dog beach.

People for Penticton Pets are going in front of council to ask for improvements

08/14/2023

Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, headaches, muscle cramps, extreme thirst, and dark urine. Heat stroke can include symptoms of vomiting, confusion, or loss of consciousness.

Create a check-in plan with high-risk family and friends

08/13/2023

TODAY IN B.C.: Kelowna band hit the stage more than 40 years ago

08/13/2023

PHOTO GALLERY: If you missed the Minuteman Press Kiddies Day Parade on Sunday, you missed out. A huge turn out of children between the ages of 0 and 12 went all out decorating bikes, scooters, wagons and themselves. Even Elvis was there. Super Mario and the Princess too!

Elvis, Spiderman and Super Mario were spotted in the fun parade down Main Street

08/13/2023

Two years later and Lytton residents still not getting help, says letter writer.

Two years later and Lytton residents still not getting help, says letter writer

08/13/2023

How much do you know about dogs, and about the way these fine animals are portrayed in popular culture? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions.

For many, dogs are constant and loyal companions

08/13/2023

Tributes to Fleetwood Mac, ABBA and the Eagles played the Peters Bros. Main Stage at Okanagan Lake Park on Friday, Aug. 11.

All-star tribute acts play Okanagan Lake Park during the beloved festival

08/12/2023

Alert remains in place for all areas previously on order; residents may return to homes.

Alert remains in place for all areas previously on order; residents may return to homes