Penticton Mayor

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• ‘Thousands of residents’ in support of court challenge over shelter: Penticton mayor

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

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2021
• ‘That’s despicable’: Penticton mayor fires back at housing minister’s comments over homeless shelter

  Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki is criticizing B.C. Housing Minister David Eby for his comments regarding the future of a homeless shelter in his community.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2021
• Penticton, B.C., mayor says he won’t kick out tourists to free up rooms for possible wildfire evacuees

  Some social media posts from concerned local residents suggest local taxpayers should be made a priority in the event of an emergency and recommend that tourists be asked to leave. 

  Environment

  Aug 23, 2020
• Peach Fest, Ironman among possible cancellations as Penticton mayor eyes the challenges ahead in 2020

  Small-town B.C. has shut the virtual door on visitors to help locals stay safe, which means tourism revenue has withered on the vine.

  Crime

  Apr 23, 2020
• Supportive housing project in South Okanagan to soon open its doors

  Compass Court is located on the site of the former Super 8 Motel on Main Street in Penticton.

  Canada

  May 9, 2019
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• Local, federal politicians ask for public’s help to protest YYF flight cuts

  The scheduling changes come as the airline upgrades the fleet on the remaining three daily flights to the larger Bombardier Q400 airplanes.

  Mar 28, 2019
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• Penticton CAO announces departure for private sector

  Weeber to leave city job in March; transition plan will be made in coming weeks.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2019