City Of Penticton 2021

How Penticton’s newest city councillor plans to keep day job as newspaper editor
It’s not unheard of for journalists to get elected to city councils or school boards…
Penticton cancels Canada Day celebrations
Penticton's mayor has announced the city will not be moving forward with Canada Day celebrations,…

Construction boom in Penticton fuelled by housing demand
Housing demand is high in Penticton these days, and builders are working to create new…

Petition launched to return free parking to downtown Penticton
A downtown Penticton merchant has started a petition against the city’s new, extended downtown parking…

iN PHOTOS: Art walk adds to Penticton’s Okanagan Lake boardwalk experience
There’s even more to see along Penticton’s Okanagan Lake boardwalk than picturesque views of Penticton…

Penticton lining up facilities in preparation for summer emergencies
Penticton is preparing for the upcoming summer fire season. City council will be asked to…

Salaries at Penticton city hall continued upward climb in 2020
Wages continued their relentless rise at Penticton City Hall last year. The city’s Statement of…

Penticton chamber offers letter of support for mayor
Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is lending its support to Penticton Mayor John…

Water advisory posted for beach on Okanagan Lake in Penticton
The City of Penticton is warning swimmers about high bacterial counts on an Okanagan Lake…

Penticton mayor asks for premier’s help in homeless shelter dispute with housing ministry
Penticton John Vassilkaki is calling on Premier John Horgan to intervene in city council's dispute…

It’s official: Beer on the beach is back for another summer in Penticton
Penticton’s public alcohol consumption pilot project is back for a second summer after passing a…

Latest supportive housing project in Penticton is different, say operators
Two organizations are hoping Penticton residents and city council will be more welcoming to a…

Penticton Herald editor announces candidacy for Penticton council
The writ for Penticton’s June 19 by-election dropped this morning and among the first to…

Majority of those surveyed back Penticton council’s controversial decision on homeless shelter
A majority of Penticton residents appear to back the mayor and council over recent controversial…

Penticton encourages picnics in city parks with local takeout food, wine and beer
You'll soon be able to have a picnic and a cold one in a city…