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Penticton city council says no to higher density in controversial subdivision
February 16, 2021 - 4:50 PM

Penticton city council has said no to higher density in a proposed controversial development on Spiller Road in the city's northeast corner.
Proposal revised for controversial Naramata Bench subdivision
February 05, 2021 - 9:00 PM

Proponents of a controversial subdivision for Spiller Road in northeast Penticton have come up with a revised proposal after listening to concerns of area residents.
Subdivision developer responds to Penticton Indian Band
October 20, 2020 - 6:30 PM

The developer planning a 320-unit subdivision at 1050 Spiller Road has responded to comments made about the proposal by the Penticton Indian Band yesterday.
Farmers rally at Penticton City Hall to oppose proposed Naramata development
September 15, 2020 - 4:49 PM

A proposal to build a 350 unit residential subdivision near Campbell Mountain has raised the ire of a number of Penticton residents in the area.
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Support for B.C. wineries after devastating freeze extended another year
Wineries in B.C. are still recovering from the freeze in 2024 so the government is allowing them to use grapes from out of province for another year. The polar vortex in January 2024 severely damaged vines and while vineyards are replanting

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Kamloops lobby group says new housing rules lack rental protections
A Kamloops lobby group is calling on city hall to protect renters amid plans to densify urban neighbourhoods. New City of Kamloops plans "don't go far enough" to prioritize renters displaced by redevelopment, according to a Tr

Penticton city council says no to higher density in controversial subdivision