Penticton’s cherished boutique, The Bumwrap, mourns the loss of its founder, the beloved “Mr. Bumwrap,” known officially as Gary Strength. Celebrated for his enthusiastic storytelling and pride in business, Strength established the store in 1979, leaving a legacy that spans over four decades.

Penticton invites cyclists to celebrate the completion of its Lake-to-Lake Bike Route with a community ride on June 7, covering the six-kilometer stretch from Skaha to Okanagan Lake.