City Of Penticton

• Mental health response team launched in Penticton

  It's called the Mobile Integrated Crisis Response team, and is staffed with mental health professionals and Mounties.

  Crime

  Jan 22
  
• Rash of petty crime prompts renewed calls for more action in Penticton

  New year, same issues, as businesses across Penticton continue to deal with an increase in crime.

  Crime

  Jan 16
  
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• Safety concerns raised following unprovoked attack at Penticton business

  Safety concerns are being raised following an unprovoked attack at a business in downtown Penticton.

  Crime

  Jan 15
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• Okanagan crews prepared for significant shift into winter conditions

  Crews across the Okanagan are preparing for a shift into more winter like conditions.

  Environment

  Jan 8
• Penticton, B.C. lifts local state of emergency related to rockslide threat

  The local state of emergency the City of Penticton put into place during a threat of a rockslide has been rescinded. 

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2023
• 25 homes evacuated in Penticton due to potential rockslide concerns

  Residents of 24 homes in a Penticton neighbourhood have been asked to temporarily go elsewhere as crews evaluate the threat of a potential rockslide.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2023
• Survey says: Largest group of people moving to Penticton hail from Lower Mainland

  “This will help us understand how the city is growing and the ways we need to adapt to address their needs,” said the city's mayor, Julius Bloomfield.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2023
• Latest report shows Penticton crime trending down: RCMP

  The latest statistics from Penticton RCMP show a significant decline in some areas of crime. However, some local business owners believe that isn’t the case.

  Crime

  Nov 10, 2023
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• Penticton’s annual Point-in-Time Count shows 45% increase in homelessness

  The City of Penticton and local advocates are calling for more housing following the annual homeless count.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2023
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• New Penticton housing development breaks ground

  A new housing development is moving ahead of schedule in order to keep up with the housing demand in Penticton.

  Economy

  Oct 10, 2023