Keith Lacey

Keith Lacey

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Man charged in Penticton Toyota arson awaits verdict

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He is accused of threatening a key witness to the arson and of aggravated assault for allegedly kicking the man in the face with steel-toed boots, causing 13 facial fractures and requiring emergency reconstructive surgery.

Penticton considers 6.26 per cent tax increase

The 6.26 per cent increase, if approved by council, would amount to an additional $144 per year in property taxes or an extra $12 per month for the average residential taxpayer, based on a home valued at $650,000.