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August 19, 2010 Money Saved to Fund More Projects & Create More Jobs OSOYOOS – Competitive bidding pays off as $2.7 million in savings will go towards making Highway 97 safer for drivers and passengers, just one of 21 B.C. infrastructure projects getting underway through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. August 06, 2010 Penticton Youth Sports Programs Get a Boost PENTICTON –Penticton sport organizations are receiving more than $100,000 in Community Gaming Grants for programs that teach youth team building and engage them in healthy and active lifestyles. July 23, 2010 Funding Helps Serve Okanagan Priorities KELOWNA- More money in the hands of local governments will support vital local public safety initiatives and other important community services. June 17, 2010 $3.6-Million Housing for Homeless Opens in Penticton PENTICTON - The newly-renovated Skaha Sunrise Apartments officially opened today, providing 45 suites with integrated support services for individuals at risk of homelessness May 04, 2010 Province Returns 100 Per Cent of Carbon Tax to South Okanagan PENTICTON – The Province has returned $28,287 in carbon tax revenue to Penticton through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) to reduce global warming. April 27, 2010 Wildlife Protected at Skaha Bluffs Park Skaha Bluffs Park gains 310 hectares to protect wildlife and outdoor recreation thanks to new legislation that will establish seven new “Class A” provincial parks, one new conservancy and added land to 10 existing provincial parks. April 07, 2010 $47,000 to Connect Faulder to the World PENTICTON – Residents in Faulder will soon enjoy a broadband connection to the internet, thanks to a $46,954 grant from the Province of B.C.’s Connecting Citizens Grant Program. March 29, 2010 Penticton Resident Wins Prestigious Community Service Award The B.C. Achievement Foundation recently announced Yasmin John-Thorpe of Penticton is a recipient of the 2010 British Columbia Community Achievement Awards. December 17, 2009 Penticton Contracting Company Wins Award Peter Bros. Construction of Penticton won the Contractor of the Year award from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for their excellent work on the Highway 24 project, from Horse Lake Road to Mahood Lake Road. November 20, 2009 College Breaks Ground for $28M Centre of Excellence PENTICTON - Construction is set to begin on Okanagan College's new $28-million Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Technologies and Renewable Energy Conservation following the official groundbreaking by provincial, federal and college representatives. November 06, 2009 Penticton Strongstart BC Centre Open for Preschoolers One of the province's newest StrongStart BC centres has officially opened at Carmi Elementary school in the Okanagan Skaha school district, Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff announced today. October 15, 2009 Penticton Social Housing Benefits from B.C. – Canada Partnership The Governments of Canada and British Columbia are announcing more than $3.4 million in cost-shared Housing Renovation Partnership (HRP), a joint agreement to provide funding to renovate and retrofit Penticton social housing in greatest need of repair. September 15, 2009 Nearly $670 Thousand in Provincial Funding Supports Local Communities The provincial government is providing a total of $669,210 to Penticton, Summerland and Peachland through the Strategic Community Investment Fund to support public safety initiatives and local government operations. | |
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