News Items tag as: Penticton budget 2017

Initial Penticton budget proposals include property tax increase
November 08, 2017 - 3:37 PM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton is contemplating a three per cent increase in property taxes next year, according to an early budget proposal from city staff.
Penticton city budget discussions starting with proposed five per cent tax increase
February 20, 2017 - 5:30 PM

PENTICTON - City budget meetings get underway this week in Penticton and council is starting with a proposed five per cent property tax increase.
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THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump's attack on Iran
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iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
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Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

Initial Penticton budget proposals include property tax increase