Days after Vncouver Police issued a public warning about Donald Bakker, the Mounties have confirmed the pedophile, deemed a high risk to re-offend, is now living in Penticton. The 48-year old is the first person convicted under Canada's sex tourism laws. He was released last week after spending seven years in prison. He's 5'6 and 155 pounds... with … [Read more...]
Flood watch near Penticton
April 27, 2012 by
90 households in northern Penticton have been ordered evacuated, as officials warn of a possible flash flood. Residents west of Chute Lake have been ordered to leave their homes, as officials cite an "immediate danger to life and safety."Dale Kronebusch is with the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District. He says a large debris flow threatens to … [Read more...]
Fire in downtown Penticton
February 5, 2012 by
Penticton residents are lamenting the loss of the city's strip club, a Chinese restaurant and liquor store. All three were destroyed overnight when fire broke out on Colourful Front Street. Fire captain Tom Stone says, "I just took over about 7:00 a.m., so I don't have any other details on the fire at … [Read more...]
Manhunt on in Penticton after woman attacked
July 31, 2011 by
Beginning of Story Content RCMP in Penticton are warning the public about the operator of a second-hand store who is suspected of attacking a 22-year-old Penticton woman Saturday overnight. Police ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
