Penticton Herald

The Penticton Herald is a community newspaper based in Penticton, British Columbia, established in 1906 by W.J. Clement. Originally named the Penticton Press, it was renamed the Penticton Herald in 1910. In addition to the main newspaper, the Herald also produces Southern Exposure, Okanagan Valley TV Guide, and Real Estate Today. It is owned by Continental Newspapers Canada Ltd.

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Gull-Masty Rides Red Wave to Become Liberal MP in Northern Quebec

1 day ago | pentictonherald.ca | Patrick Quinn

As Canadians re-elected the Liberal party for a fourth mandate on April 28 under new leader Mark Carney, a record number of Indigenous Members of Parliament (MPs) helped it overcome a surging Conservative party. While falling short of a majority government, it was a dramatic turnaround for the Liberals after trailing distantly in polls for over a year.
Firefighting resources under microscope

1 day ago | pentictonherald.ca | Carl Clutchey

Oliver Paipoonge Mayor Lucy Kloosterhuis says she's keeping an "open mind" as residents continue to mull a consultant's recommendation to trim the community's number of fire halls and build a new facility beside the municipal office. "I won't have an opinion until after we have fully looked at what the consultant has said, and until we get more input from our fire chief," Kloosterhuis said on Wednesday.
Waterloo regional police reconfirms commitment to Wellesley township and other rural communities in the region

1 day ago | pentictonherald.ca | Galen Simmons

A new rural patrol sergeant for the Township of Wellesley has been announced as part of an overall effort by the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) to refocus enforcement and community engagement activities on rural areas in the Region of Waterloo.
Proposed residential development in Shakespeare receives mixed reaction from Perth East council

1 day ago | pentictonherald.ca | Galen Simmons

Though still in early stages of predevelopment work, representatives of developer Tridon Group Ltd. recently shared details with Perth East council of a proposed residential development in Shakespeare. At the May 6 Perth East council meeting, Tridon Group Ltd. owner Don de Jong and Montana Wilson of GRIT Engineering Inc. presented an early concept drawing and vision for the proposed residential development at 2148 and 2160 Perth Line 34 in Shakespeare.
Perth South councillors still trying to wrap heads around proposed double-digit 2025 levy increase

1 day ago | pentictonherald.ca | Galen Simmons

Though it’s nearly halfway through the year, Perth South council continues to grapple with the proposed 14.7 per-cent levy increase included in the township’s draft 2025 budget. At the May 6 Perth South council meeting, council voted to dedicate more time at council’s June 3 meeting so township staff can review the draft budget line by line with councillors in the hopes of finding savings that could reduce the impact on local taxpayers.
East Ferris elects a familiar face as new mayor

2 days ago | pentictonherald.ca | David Briggs

Rick Champagne is the new mayor of East Ferris, with the position becoming official on May 27. “I talk to people, and I listen to people,” Champagne emphasized. “You have to be able to listen to the people’s questions and I’ve always been an open book.”After Pauline Rochefort was elected as the MP for Nipissing-Timiskaming on April 29, she resigned as East Ferris mayor on May 8. Soon after, the seat was declared vacant, and East Ferris council decided to elect from within.
After 30 years, Maxwell Pottery is closing its doors

2 days ago | pentictonherald.ca | David Briggs

After 34 years in business, Maxwell Pottery is cooling the kilns and closing its door. Owners Daniel and Jodi Maxell have decided to retire and plan to close the showroom’s doors by Christmas. After three decades, the couple admitted the decision to retire was difficult. After all, Maxwell Pottery has become a landmark at 370 Highway 630 in Mattawa, and their pottery is much-loved locally and around the world. “We’ll miss our customers deeply,” said Jodi. “So many have become friends.
MODG awards $2M contract for new Canso fitness centre

2 days ago | pentictonherald.ca | Alec Bruce

GUYSBOROIGH -- The Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) has awarded a $2-million construction contract to Iron Maple Constructors of Dartmouth for the development of a new fitness centre in Canso. The decision was approved at council’s committee of the whole meeting on May 7, following a formal review of the company’s bid, which was the only submission received in response to a design-build request for proposals (RFP) issued April 4 and closed April 30.
MODG to hire independent tax consultant in Canso dispute

2 days ago | pentictonherald.ca | Alec Bruce

GUYSBOROUGH – The Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) council has voted to hire an independent tax consultant to help resolve a long-running dispute over municipal tax rates in the Canso area. At its committee of the whole meeting on May 7, council approved a motion to seek external professional advice on the issue, which stems from the 2012 amalgamation of the former Town of Canso with MODG and has stirred frustration and division among residents ever since.
Honda pumps brakes on $15 billion Ontario EV hub as premier vows to hold automakers 'accountable'

2 days ago | pentictonherald.ca | Darius Snieckus

Japanese auto giant Honda has pumped the brakes on its $15 billion plan to build an electric vehicle supply chain in Canada, blaming "changing market conditions” for a decision that deals a serious blow to Canada’s EV manufacturing ambitions.