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Motorcycle crash in Penticton leaves one with serious injuries, RCMP investigating - Penticton News

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.
Ecuador recaptures gang leader wanted in the United States more than a year after his prison escape - World News

2 days ago | castanetkamloops.net | Gonzalo Solano |Gabriela Molina

A fugitive drug trafficker wanted by authorities in Ecuador and the United States was recaptured more than a year after he escaped from prison in the Andean nation, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced Wednesday.
Family of murdered Penticton mother thanks community for support during their darkest time - Penticton News

2 days ago | castanetkamloops.net | Casey Richardson

The family of a deceased young mother are thanking members of the Penticton community for rallying around them after her death earlier this month. Alexa Knodel was just 21 years old when she was killed by a gunshot wound in a residence on Lakeshore Drive on June 7 in an apparent homicide. Her grandmother and guardian, Debbie Norris, said their family wanted to send their thanks and appreciation to the community for all their support and kindness.
7 Israeli troops are killed in a Gaza bombing as Palestinian officials say Israeli attacks kill 79 - World News

2 days ago | castanetkamloops.net | Julia Frankel

Israel on Wednesday reported one of its deadliest days in Gaza in months as its military said seven soldiers were killed when a Palestinian attacker attached a bomb to their armored vehicle, while health officials in the battered enclave said Israeli attacks killed 79 people. The attack on the Israeli troops, which occurred on Tuesday, quickly drew the nation’s attention back to the grinding conflict with the Hamas militant group after nearly two weeks of war between Israel and Iran.
Four missing after Airmedic helicopter crash in northeastern Quebec: police - Canada News

6 days ago | castanetkamloops.net | Sidhartha Banerjee

Quebec provincial police launched a search operation Saturday after a helicopter crash in northeastern Quebec that left four people unaccounted for. They said the aircraft operated by Airmedic was involved in an accident around 10:30 p.m. on Friday near Natashquan, Que., a little more than 1,000 kilometres northeast of Montreal. Police planned to comb a wooded area in the region north of the community in the province's Côte-Nord region. Sgt.
IH unveils $22M Oncology Unit upgrade at Penticton Regional Hospital - Penticton News

1 week ago | castanetkamloops.net | Casey Richardson

Penticton Regional Hospital and Interior Health unveiled the newly renovated and expanded community oncology clinic on Thursday. Fundraising for the upgraded cancer care unit crossed the finish line earlier this spring, with the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation officially hitting its $10 million goal, after years of help from the community.
Some of the top riders in Canada in Kelowna for the BMX nationals - Kelowna News

1 week ago | castanetkamloops.net | Rob Gibson

The Kelowna BMX Club is getting set to host a national championship this weekend. The BMX Firestorm Nationals will be held June 20 to 22 behind the Rutland Arena at 645A Dodd Road. Every three years, Kelowna BMX plays host to the all-ages event that attracts close to 600 riders. Riders will be coming from across Canada. Each rider gets three races. "It's up to eight people (racing) lined up based on your age and your ability level," says organizer Marlise Rensby.
Floral shop raises $12K for Penticton Salvation Army over four years - Penticton News

1 week ago | castanetkamloops.net | Casey Richardson

Carls Flower Company has dedicated the last four years on selling hand made cards to help out the Penticton Salvation Army. Donating all proceeds from the cars, the funds specifically help the Salvation Army in supporting women's ministries in the community. "When you stop in to visit Carl's Flowers you have an opportunity to support the Salvation Army Penticton with a $5 donation. Together we raised $12,035 in the past 4 years," their announcement shared.
Penticton Museum hosting Summer Maker Lab including projects to build a pinball machine - Penticton News

1 week ago | castanetkamloops.net | Casey Richardson

Check out the Penticton Museum & Archives every Tuesday and Thursday morning this summer to try out some creative projects. The Summer Maker Lab 2025 Edition includes projects such a building a cardboard pinball machine, an airplane launcher, sewing a fluffy stuffy or wood burned art. The museum said the projects are recommended for ages 8-11. Younger siblings can attend if they bring an adult. "They will be using tools, so they need to be able to follow the rules," they added.
Construction on new stage in Kelowna's Waterfront Park complete - Kelowna News

1 week ago | castanetkamloops.net | Nicholas Johansen

Kelowna's Waterfront Park has now fully reopened after the construction on the park's new stage area wrapped up this week. This past fall, the park's iconic Island Stage was torn down as part of a $1.8 million rejuvenation project. After months of work, the fencing around the project was taken down this week and people can now access the new stage area and the grass around it.