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City Of Penticton
DPA sets sights on a more inviting downtown Penticton
A key topic at this year’s Downtown Penticton Association’s annual general meeting will be a…
Penticton purchases motel property for future road upgrades
The City of Penticton has taken the initial steps in relieving a congested portion of…
Former fire chief suing City of Penticton, Global Spectrum
The City of Penticton and Global Spectrum Facility Management, operators of the South Okanagan Events…
Penticton’s wildfire symposium firing up interest in its third year
Wildfire training is a hot topic these days. A fact not lost on the Penticton…
Consultation finds residents like Skaha Lake Park the way it is
Initial engagement with the public over the future of Skaha Lake Park East is complete,…
City to host Penticton job fair in March
Employers in the South Okanagan are continuing to experience a tight labour market and recruiting…
Personal fireworks displays hardly worth the hassle in Penticton
Thinking of setting off some fireworks in Penticton on New Year's Eve? It can be…
Penticton could have an outdoor skating rink next winter
A proposal put before Penticton city council this afternoon could have Penticton residents skating outdoors…
Kindness Meter collects spare change for Penticton’s homeless
Penticton’s Kindness Meter continues to collect money in support of homeless people. The meter was…
Two public washrooms in Penticton closed due to vandalism
The City of Penticton says vandalism has resulted in the closure of two public washrooms.…
Penticton Chamber disappointed with proposed business tax hike
With Penticton city council's tax deliberations just getting underway this week, the local chamber of…
Penticton homeowners looking at 2.9% property tax increase next year
Penticton homeowners are looking at a property tax hike of 2.9 per cent next year.…
South Okanagan Performing Arts Society taking on a more regional mandate
A local society has found there is a lot of interest in the performing arts…
Will RDOS directors vote themselves a raise this week?
South Okanagan Regional District directors could be looking at a 12 per cent raise in…
Penticton’s latest clean up of homeless camp includes 1,200 needles
The City of Penticton is continuing its clean up of the Esplanade lands this week…
Penticton continues to experience a robust job market
Penticton’s job market is looking pretty healthy these days, says the city’s economic development specialist.…
Penticton job fair provides opportunities for recently displaced workers
A recent turndown in activity in one of the City of Penticton’s industrial sectors has…
Petition launched to save Penticton’s scroll lights
After more than five decades, two well known Penticton street fixtures are being removed. The…
Forum will tackle regional hiring and workforce housing issues
PENTICTON – A dual topic forum aimed at finding answers to local workforce hiring and…
Penticton water bottle refill stations proving popular
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton is embarking on a popular initiative that is helping…
Penticton homeless camp base for those looking for work, says camper
PENTICTON – It’s not easy being homeless in Penticton, and Sylvain Demers says he knows…
RCMP will not arrest people in Penticton for bylaw infractions, despite Mayor’s urging
PENTICTON – Penticton's detachment commander has told the Mayor in no uncertain terms that using…
Increase in number of drunk drivers a concern for Penticton’s top cop
PENTICTON – A spike in the number of drunk drivers on the road in Penticton…
Penticton Art Gallery seeking city money
PENTICTON – The Penticton Art Galley is looking for more operating money from the city…