John Vassilaki

• City of Penticton announces hiring of 4 new police officers

  The city said four new community safety officers, a new bylaw enforcement officer and a new bylaw intake administrator were also hired.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2022
  
• Brother of mayor in Penticton, B.C. alleges death threat, assault in court documents

  Mayor John Vassilaki denies the assault and said in court documents that he acted in self-defence and allegedly attributes the threats to being 'upset.'

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2022
  
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• Penticton city council votes to pay $140K in compensation to woman who lost home in tax sale

  B.C.’s ombudsperson was pleased with the decision, stating ‘this outcome clearly demonstrates that it’s never too late to do the right thing.’

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2021
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• Interior Health rejects Penticton council’s demands to restore funding to Pathways

  Interior Health defunded Pathways Addictions Resource Centre to bring all substance use counselling services in-house.

  Health

  Oct 17, 2021
• Penticton, B.C. mayor accused of assault as civil property battle gets ugly

  Nicholas Vassilakakis claims his brother, John Vassilaki, assaulted him in June 2020.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2021
• Penticton, B.C. mayor sues own family in property dispute

  The dispute involves a historic building in the 400 block of Main Street called the Greer Block.

  Economy

  Aug 29, 2021
• Penticton city council unanimously agrees to hire 2 more RCMP officers

  Originally, the mayor wanted to hire five more Mounties, but his plea was defeated 4-3 by council.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2021
• City of Penticton files court petition over downtown emergency shelter

  The city announced it is challenging the province’s decision to invoke paramountcy over the 42-bed shelter on Winnipeg Street.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2021
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• Penticton Indigenous leaders commend city for cancelling Canada Day festivities

  The City of Penticton cancelled Canada Day festivities in solidarity with the Penticton Indian Band (PIB).

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2021
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• City of Penticton pursuing legal action in shelter battle with province, BC Housing

  The City of Penticton said it has received separate correspondence from BC Housing and Minister of Housing David Eby regarding supportive housing sites and the emergency shelter.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2021