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. More ... Why there were so many caterpillars in the North Okanagan this spring NORTH OKANAGAN - Noticed a lot of caterpillars this year? You’re not alone. In some parts of the North Okanagan, thousands of caterpillars were seen blanketing roads and dropping from trees in late May and early June. Dr. Amanda EDITORIAL CARTOON Top News 'Game of Thrones' co-stars Kit Harington, Rose Leslie wed LONDON - Former "Game of Thrones" co-stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie married Saturday with a church service and a celebration at the June 23, 2018 9:00 PM Crude oil leaks into floodwaters after train derails in Iowa DOON, Iowa - A freight train derailed in northwest Iowa on Friday, leaking crude oil from into flooded fields flanking the tracks and raising conc June 23, 2018 8:00 PM Syrian children's choir not to attend festival over fears about U.S. travel TORONTO - A Toronto-based Syrian children's choir turned down an opportunity to perform at an international festival, its founder says, due to June 23, 2018 6:30 PM Mi'kmaq chiefs, activists voice concerns over BP drilling fluids spill off N.S. coast HALIFAX - First Nations and environmental activists say they're "extremely concerned" after drilling fluids were spilled off the coa June 23, 2018 4:30 PM Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Quebec for Fete Nationale weekend MONTREAL - Justin Trudeau greeted crowds at public events in Quebec to celebrate the Fete Nationale holiday on Saturday, where a day of smiles and June 23, 2018 2:30 PM Tweets by @infonewsvernon
