Penticton Now

4 weeks ago | pentictonnow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

An investigation has been launched after two packages were seized at a BC prison this past weekend. Contraband and other unauthorized items were seized on April 12 and 13 on the perimeter of the Mountain Institution, which is a medium-security federal prison in the Lower Mainland. Correctional Service Canada (CSC) said the estimated value of the items was $124,500.

1 month ago | pentictonnow.com | Iain Burns

US President Donald Trump has announced a pause and reduction of his reciprocal tariff regime, turning his full ire on China instead. In a post on Truth Social, he said the “pause and substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff” will be effective immediately. China, meanwhile, will be hit with a 125 per cent tariff, also effective immediately.

1 month ago | pentictonnow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

If you have old pieces of furniture or an old mattress hanging around, you will get a chance to have it hauled away later this month. During the week of April 14-18, crews will be collecting large items that are left at the curb. Residents will be able to place two large items at the curb for pickup by 7 am on their normal garbage collection day. Unfortunately, multi-family buildings will not be included in the collection event.

1 month ago | pentictonnow.com | Iain Burns

(UPDATE: April 2 at 12:31 pm): Nobody was hurt in the landslide that has left Westside Road blocked, according to emergency officials. In a news release published today, the Emergency Operations Centre said the slide occurred at about 9:45 pm last night. The road remains closed in both directions. “We expect emergency crews will be released later today, and the site will be turned over to the Ministry of Transportation,” said Sally Ginter, director of the Emergency Operations Centre.

1 month ago | pentictonnow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

Penticton City Council has confirmed that it has received additional interim funding to support the temporary winter shelter on Warren Avenue for another two months. The funding was confirmed for April and May, a news release from the city said. According to the news release, the city met with BC’s Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Ravi Kahlon, last week to discuss encampment, shelter and housing solutions in Penticton.