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New business coming to downtown Penticton
A couple of new Penticton entrepreneurs are excited to open the doors of their new…

Penticton’s downtown has improved since controversial bylaw implemented, say merchants
PENTICTON – A month after the introduction of a controversial bylaw amendment restricting sitting or…

UPDATE: Broken water main in downtown Penticton fixed
UPDATE: 12:04 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 PENTICTON – The water main break on Westminster…

Downtown merchants to celebrate life of Gordon Kennedy on Friday
Please save the date - Friday Nov 6, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. which is also Random Acts of Kindness Day We are pleased to announce that in collaboration with, Penticton Access Centre Society and the Downtown Penticton Association, our “Celebration of Life for Gordy” will take place in one of Gordy’s favorite early morning hang...

Main Street to get a $2 million makeover
PENTICTON - A $2 million upgrade for a portion of Main Street will be the next project the city tackles as part of the Downtown Revitalization Plan. The proposed plan includes improvements to Gyro Park and Memorial Park along the 100 block of Main Street. Staff proposed a playground, new washrooms, greenery, and expanded sidewalks to...

Social media comes to the rescue in robbery of local shop
PENTICTON - Social media came to the rescue once again for a local shop owner who was able to confront the man who stole from him. Leigh Follestad, owner of SmartShopper on Main Street, posted to Facebook footage from security cameras of a man stealing form his store Tuesday night. Someone saw the video and...