After 25 years of live music and community events, Penticton’s Dream Cafe is closing its doors for good. Thanks to a $20,000 grant awarded to a local filmmaker, the much-loved venue’s story will soon be captured on film—preserving its cultural impact for generations to come.

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.