Casey Richardson

1 day ago | castanetkamloops.net | Casey Richardson

UPDATE: 7:37 p.m. Penticton RCMP said one man was left with serious injuries after a crash on Thursday afternoon. Police were called to the scene of a motor vehicle incident in the area of Duncan Ave and Manitoba Street, which involved a motorcyclist and a single vehicle. Emergency crews transported the motorcyclist, a 60 year old male, to the nearest medical facility to be treated for his injuries. The RCMP Collision Analyst remains on scene conducting further investigation.

1 day ago | castanet.net | Casey Richardson

The Town of Oliver council gave unanimous approval for a heliport to expand their operations at the airport on Monday, seeking to grow into the vacant lot next to their existing lease area. Transwest Helicopters Ltd. started initial discussions with the Airport Manager in the fall of 2024. Staff said that while the applicant plans to build on the new lease area, in the interim, they are requesting to utilize sea cans in the area to expand their operations.

1 day ago | castanet.net | Casey Richardson

Motorcycle crash closes Manitoba Street at Duncan Avenue through PentictonCrash closes part of streetPhoto: Chelsea PowrieManitoba Street is closed at Duncan Avenue due to a crashA crash has closed Manitoba Street at Duncan Avenue through Penticton on Thursday afternoon. Emergency vehicles including police are on scene at this time, as well as a motorcycle that was looks to be involved in the incident. Castanet has reached out to police for any further information. - With files from Chelsea Powrie

1 day ago | castanet.net | Casey Richardson

The Summerland Museum is hosting a workshop this Saturday for people to learn all about the lifestyle, life cycle, spawning patterns and behaviours of local fish. The team will be diving into information on Okanagan fish, including sockeye, kokanee, and chinook salmon, as well as steelhead and rainbow trouts. "This event is also in anticipation of the opening of the new Okanagan salmon passage of the Penticton Dam," the museum said in their event announcement.

1 day ago | castanet.net | Casey Richardson

A Penticton teenager who has been running fundraisers for ALS for years is now organizing a main BC event in Abbotsford. Annie Harries has raised thousands of dollars for ALS research through collecting Purdy's Chocolatier Christmas orders, fundraising for the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society and taking part in the signature fundraising event for the ALS Society of British Columbia. Harries' father, who was a beloved Penticton physician, passed away in 2021 due to complications with ALS.