News Items tag as: Gary Haupt

Santa Claus is planning a Christmas Eve drive around Penticton
December 24, 2020 - 2:00 PM

Santa Claus is doing something a little differently in Penticton this year.
Penticton Santa embraces 'blessing in disguise' but not without challenges
December 12, 2019 - 6:00 AM

Gary Haupt’s 15 minutes of fame is over with, but not before fielding inquiries for his story from as far away as Great Britain.
New Penticton mall Santa dealing with 'Grinches' after replacing 'naughty' Santa
December 03, 2019 - 6:30 AM

The fallout from the firing of a Penticton shopping centre Santa continued over the weekend with some disgruntled members of the public taking out their frustrations on those remaining on the mall’s Santa set.
Penticton Santa is a sudden celebrity after being fired from mall for private photos
November 29, 2019 - 5:30 PM

Penticton Santa Claus Gary Haupt is finding the last couple of days “a neat reflective experience” following his termination at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre earlier this week.
Penticton mall Santa fired for 'naughty' photos on Facebook
November 28, 2019 - 11:35 AM

A Penticton mall Santa fired from his job before it even began thanks to controversial images post to Facebook, is trying to keep his spirits up.
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Kelowna rental property manager gets licence cancelled
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Santa Claus is planning a Christmas Eve drive around Penticton