News Items tag as: Penticton city council 2017

Critical Penticton water project needs additional money as city feels impact of rising construction costs
December 21, 2017 - 3:30 PM

PENTICTON - With the prospect of the Penticton’s clean reliable water supply potentially at risk, city council didn’t waste any time agreeing to provide additional funds for the replacement of some critical water supply infrastructure.
City supports provincial initiative to provide modular housing units
December 20, 2017 - 11:20 AM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton is teaming up with B.C. Housing to provide 52 modular housing units to Penticton through the province’s recent initiative to provide shelter to the homeless.
Spring flooding forcing repairs to Penticton creeks before next spring
December 18, 2017 - 7:00 PM

PENTICTON - Last spring’s high water flows caused significant damage to the beds of Penticton and Ellis Creeks and will need to be repaired in time for next year’s freshet.
Penticton parking problems to be presented to city council
December 04, 2017 - 5:30 PM

PENTICTON - An extensive city report outlining parking issues in Penticton doesn’t include plans to implement more paid parking.
Funding for new Penticton youth centre gets council approval
December 02, 2017 - 9:04 AM

PENTICTON - A youth initiative project in Penticton got a boost from Penticton council this week.
South Okanagan emergency services gets funding boost
November 21, 2017 - 5:30 PM

PENTICTON - The Penticton Fire Department is seeking more funding for the local Emergency Social Services program following years of increasing need, from both within the city and throughout the region.
Art Society asks city to hold onto downtown Penticton lot for performing arts centre
November 20, 2017 - 4:31 PM

PENTICTON - The Arts Centre Society has its eye on a downtown Penticton corner lot.
Penticton snow budget set to rise in 2018
November 20, 2017 - 3:00 PM

PENTICTON - Additional streets and parking lots are adding to next year's snow and ice removal costs in Penticton.
City of Penticton takes responsibility for costs incurred by wine centre relocation
November 10, 2017 - 2:15 PM

PENTICTON - A hastily made agreement between the City of Penticton and the B.C. Wine Information Society has resulted in some consternation on city council.
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.
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News Items tag as: Penticton city council 2017

Critical Penticton water project needs additional money as city feels impact of rising construction costs

City supports provincial initiative to provide modular housing units

Spring flooding forcing repairs to Penticton creeks before next spring

Penticton parking problems to be presented to city council

Funding for new Penticton youth centre gets council approval

South Okanagan emergency services gets funding boost

Art Society asks city to hold onto downtown Penticton lot for performing arts centre

Penticton snow budget set to rise in 2018

City of Penticton takes responsibility for costs incurred by wine centre relocation

Initial Penticton budget proposals include property tax increase

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