Penticton airport reopens after suspicious bag incident

Penticton Airport in British Columbia has reopened after being evacuated and temporarily closed Wednesday morning because of a suspicious bag, officials said. RCMP and specialized teams responded to assess the item, which was later determined to be safe. The airport and the City of Penticton had asked people to avoid the area while emergency crews worked. Some flights were delayed or rerouted during the disruption. One passenger said a Calgary flight was sent to Kelowna before returning to Penticton, while a witness described a heavy police presence near the airport. Travelers were advised to check their flight status as operations returned to normal.