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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iN DISCUSSION: Proposed law for spouse killers would be 'revolutionary'
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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

Santa Claus is planning a Christmas Eve drive around Penticton