News Items tag as: City of Penticton 2019

Penticton is dealing with a homeless and addiction crisis and it's looking for a little help
September 12, 2019 - 6:00 PM

Homelessness and the opioid crisis are significant issues throughout the Okanagan and Kamloops regions but one city in particular is looking for solutions.
Forum will tackle regional hiring and workforce housing issues
August 15, 2019 - 6:30 PM

PENTICTON - A dual topic forum aimed at finding answers to local workforce hiring and housing issues is headed to Penticton.
Penticton water bottle refill stations proving popular
August 08, 2019 - 5:04 PM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton is embarking on a popular initiative that is helping the environment at the same time.
Penticton homeless camp base for those looking for work, says camper
July 23, 2019 - 1:59 PM

PENTICTON - It’s not easy being homeless in Penticton, and Sylvain Demers says he knows all about it. He's trying to cope by working a job while having no fixed address.
Penticton program seeking volunteers to partner in park clean up
July 10, 2019 - 6:00 PM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton is stepping up a program inviting local residents to participate in clean up of the city’s parks.
Survey says: Penticton residents don't feel as safe as they used to
June 28, 2019 - 11:56 AM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton has released the results of its 2019 citizen survey, and concerns are apparent about quality of life and safety in the Peach City.
Penticton, Interior Health look for collaborative approach to discarded needles
June 21, 2019 - 11:16 AM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton and Interior Health have agreed on the need for a collaborative approach to the issue of discarded needles on streets and in public places, but the city continues to seek more information on the issue from the health authority.
City gets meeting with Interior Health after Penticton girl steps on discarded needle
June 19, 2019 - 4:16 PM

PENTICTON - Officials from the City of Penticton and the Interior Health Authority are going to meet tomorrow to talk about discarded needles in the community after a girl stepped on one in a local spray park.
Penticton city employees making $75,000 or more grew by 16 per cent last year
June 18, 2019 - 6:00 PM

PENTICTON - Half of the city’s 122 employees at the City of Penticton who made the sunshine list - those making $75,000 in annual income or more - made $100,000 or more in 2018.
Lake to lake cycling route to be unveiled to city council
June 14, 2019 - 4:45 PM

PENTICTON - A long awaited cycling route connecting Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake through Penticton will take a big turn at next week’s council meeting.
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