News Items tag as: Penticton city council 2016

Penticton city council approves two-year Skaha Lake Marina lease
December 22, 2016 - 5:00 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton city council has agreed to a lease agreement with Trio Marine Group's Skaha Marina in order for the restaurant to retain its liquor license.
Penticton mayor responds to being named to Canadian Taxpayer's Federation "naughty" list
December 22, 2016 - 10:30 AM

PENTICTON - Penticton mayor and councillors found themselves in the crosshairs of a national taxpayer group this week but Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit says they are only reporting half the story.
Homeless numbers in Penticton twice previous estimate
December 21, 2016 - 4:33 PM

PENTICTON - The number of homeless people is double what a Penticton advocacy group for the city’s homeless originally estimated.
Penticton council agrees to Government Street land swap for hospital access
December 21, 2016 - 10:30 AM

PENTICTON - A land swap between Penticton and Interior Health is intended to make access to an expanded Penticton Regional Hospital safer.
Free Saturday on-street parking in Penticton's downtown through December
December 07, 2016 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON - You don't have to plug a meter in downtown Penticton on Saturday for the rest of the month.
More losers than winners as Penticton council decides pot dispensary policy
December 07, 2016 - 11:30 AM

PENTICTON - Penticton city council has approved only two of the seven applications for temporary use permits to operate marijuana dispensaries in the city's downtown.
Storm water infrastructure in Penticton underfunded: consultant
December 06, 2016 - 7:00 PM

PENTICTON - Another piece of the City of Penticton's infrastructure was put under the microscope and found to be underfunded.
Penticton council votes in favour of amended marina agreement
December 02, 2016 - 10:30 AM

PENTICTON - Penticton councillors needed no persuasion one way or the other, and appeared to have made up their minds prior to last night’s special council meeting to decide the fate of the Skaha Lake Marina and Water Park development.
Why seven marijuana dispensaries in Penticton isn't too many
November 24, 2016 - 6:30 PM

PENTICTON - Marijuana dispensaries appear to be the latest 'growth' business in Penticton.
Changes already made to new Skaha Park and marina agreements
November 21, 2016 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON - The ink is barely dry on two new Skaha Park agreements, but changes are already being made.
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Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
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News Items tag as: Penticton city council 2016

Penticton city council approves two-year Skaha Lake Marina lease

Penticton mayor responds to being named to Canadian Taxpayer's Federation "naughty" list

Homeless numbers in Penticton twice previous estimate

Penticton council agrees to Government Street land swap for hospital access

Free Saturday on-street parking in Penticton's downtown through December

More losers than winners as Penticton council decides pot dispensary policy

Storm water infrastructure in Penticton underfunded: consultant

Penticton council votes in favour of amended marina agreement

Why seven marijuana dispensaries in Penticton isn't too many

Changes already made to new Skaha Park and marina agreements

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