Penticton Chamber Of Commerce

• South Okanagan tourism sector still reeling from travel ban

  The South Okanagan tourism sector was significantly impacted by a recent travel ban across the region. While short-lived, the ban has had long-lasting revenue impacts.

  Economy

  Aug 31, 2023
  
• Pushback on Interior Health suggestion to delay ‘safe spaces’ bylaws  

  Interior Health Authority says communities eyeing new bylaws should wait for six months before potentially implementing them.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2023
  
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• Rise in minimum wage will hit fixed-income residents hardest: Penticton chamber of commerce

  B.C.'s minimum wage is set to rise 6.9 per cent and members of the Okanagan's business community are lining up to put in their two cents. 

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2023
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• Penticton, B.C. Chamber ‘disappointed’ with development cost charges increase

  The Chamber says the decision could have a significant and long-term impact on the local economy.

  Economy

  Oct 24, 2022
• Controversial Penticton, B.C. brewery owner named business leader of the year

  The Chamber says that judges brought forward their recommendation for the recipient of the Business Leader of the Year award prior to the vaccine mandate.

  Economy

  Nov 22, 2021
• Penticton chamber of commerce says survey shows support for B.C.’s COVID-19 vaccine card

  The chamber says 71 per cent of respondents supported B.C.’s vaccine card, but noted that only 20 per cent of its membership answered the survey.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2021
• Penticton chamber of commerce backing city in homeless shelter dispute

  ‘This shelter has had a negative impact on our vulnerable senior population and on our business community,' reads a letter from the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce.

  Cannabis

  May 28, 2021
• Penticton economic recovery task force recommends payment deferrals to support struggling businesses

  The task force released five recommendations this week aimed at supporting struggling businesses in the short-term, such as the deferment of property tax payments.

  Apr 9, 2020
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• Candelight vigil for Penticton shooting victims

  Vigil will take place Wednesday evening, 7:30 p.m., at Gyro Park in Penticton.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2019
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• Province not considering a second paved route in Okanagan

  Ministry of Transportation says the 201 Forest Service Road was a useful detour, but not worth paving.

  Traffic

  Feb 22, 2019