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Penticton experiencing higher than normal number of water main breaks
PENTICTON – It’s been a tough winter for Penticton’s Public Works Department as they deal…
Penticton mayor and council noted in taxpayer watchdog’s naughty list
PENTICTON – Penticton City Council has caught the attention of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation’ naughty…
Penticton’s third CAO in two years is here: How the search evolved
TWO PREVIOUS HIRES HAD NO EXPERIENCE PENTICTON – It might appear as though the City…
More staffing changes at Penticton city hall
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton has a new chief financial officer and a new…
Rezoning applications should add to construction activity in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton City Council approved a number of zoning applications and gave first reading…
Complete your patio project with Penticton paver auction
PENTICTON – With work on Main Street wrapping up the city now has a new…
City impostors run out of Penticton
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton and Penticton RCMP feel they have resolved the issue…
More information needed before fate of city facilities in Penticton decided
PENTICTON – More research needs to be done before the city decides what the future…
Forestbrook Drive zoning amendment going to public hearing
PENTICTON - A zoning amendment to allow low density multiple housing on Forestbrook Drive in Penticton will go to public hearing on January 11. City council voted for an amended zoning bylaw at 511 Forestbrook Dr. to allow for the construction of two duplexes along with a secondary suite for each principal unit for a...
UPDATE: Threatening messages at Penticton city hall result in armed standoff
PENTICTON – Threatening voicemail messages about the City of Penticton cutting off someone's power sparked…
Council unwavering in spite of opposition to waterfront development
PENTICTON - Penticton Council gave the go-ahead for Skaha Lake waterfront development Monday, but citizen approval was anything but unanimous. Plans for a major waterfront facelift at the south end of the city were first unveiled at the May 19 council meeting. According to all reports, including postings on social media sites and a series...
Search continues to fill top job at City of Penticton
PENTICTON - The search for someone to fill the top administrative position at the City of Penticton has narrowed, while a new department head has been hired. Mayor Andrew Jakubeit says advertising for the Chief Administrative Officer job has attracted over 100 applications and the city is compiling a short list and conducting initial interviews....
Sticker shock for City of Penticton’s CAO sendoff
PENTICTON - A going away party for Pencticton’s former city manager is raising a few eyebrows — including the mayor’s — after the bill for the event was tallied up. The farewell bash for Annette Antoniak at the Vault Restaurant on Feb. 12 cost taxpayers $1,400 for food and beverages. Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit admitted...
City cuts through red tape and gets short listed for Golden Scissors
PENTICTON - The Canadian Federation for Independent Business has recognized the City of Penticton for its initiatives to reduce red tape for businesses locating in the city. The city is on the CFIB’s short list of Golden Scissors Awards nominees for its actions in reducing small business red tape. The introduction of a 30-day conditional...