It's going to be a fun and vibrant morning tomorrow in downtown Penticton! 🌸

Drop by for:

◼ Opening day of the Penticton Farmers Market
◼ Earth Day celebrations at Gyro Park
◼ Volunteer appreciation breakfast

Learn more about all these events at penticton.ca

UPDATE: Roadwork on Skaha Lake Road is progressing on schedule.

❗️ We know this work is disruptive and we encourage all residents to continue to support the local businesses in this area. Access to these will be available at all times.

Learn more: bit.ly/3vKYkna

👋 Friendly reminder! If you're out enjoying the pathways or trails, share the space and be mindful of others.

Many of the citywide trails are designated as multi-use pathways, which means you can walk, ride or roll.

Learn more:
penticton.ca/city-hall/news…

Pacific Coastal Airlines is increasing its services between Penticton Airport and Vancouver International Airport to meet summer demand.

Starting June 23, the airline will fly between YYF and YVR South Terminal up to three times daily:

yyf.penticton.ca/news/soon-you-…

Do you have broken furniture, appliances, mattresses or other large or bulky items to clear out of your home?

Large item pickup is next week!

Learn more:
penticton.ca/city-hall/news…

We're celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 20 in Gyro Park!

Pop by on the opening day of Penticton Farmers’ Market to learn more about local climate action initiatives. This event will run from 10am until 1 pm.

Get the full details here: bit.ly/4cN8ZOL

Heading to the Okanagan Fest of Ale on April 12 - 13? From 2pm onwards, transit is free for ticket-holders thanks to City of Penticton!

To catch a ride, show your Okanagan Fest of Ale ticket to your driver when boarding. For more information, visit bctransit.com/free-transit-f…

See you soon 🚌👋

Great news! Pacific Coastal Airlines is upsizing its aircraft this summer between Penticton and Vancouver - and adding twice-daily flights.

And WestJet is adding five extra weekly flights between YYF and Calgary.

Get the full details here: bit.ly/43NB04K

🌿 Tidying up the garden this weekend? Spring unlimited yard waste collection is coming up next week (March 25-29).

This is your chance to put out unlimited paper bags or containers containing yard waste on your regular day of collection.

Details at: bit.ly/3TCN4lE

Street sweepers will be heading into the rural areas of Penticton starting next week. This will include Lower Bench, Upper Bench, Corbishly and Naramata Road.

❗️ Watch for these signs and slow-moving vehicles - and yield to oncoming traffic when passing. penticton.ca/sweeping

Looking for a new job? At least 47 employers will be looking to hire at the Start Here Penticton Job Fair next week.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 20! Full details here: bit.ly/3PjUMyv

With big changes to Provincial legislation, plus OCP Housing Task Force recommendations, mean Penticton's Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw are being updated - this is your chance to help shape how Penticton grows going forward bit.ly/3TmyWwM

Starting March 1 select spaces in parks will be more Fido-friendly during the City's leash-optional pilot project. While you're visiting these spaces over the next six months, tell us how your visit was!
Check out the link below for more details
bit.ly/3uYg7Xi

COMING SOON: New digital payment system for riding BC Transit buses.

BC Transit will be speaking with the public at two upcoming events in Penticton.

Learn more: bctransit.com/south-okanagan…

Also: penticton.ca/transit

Want to avoid sewer blockages, odours or backups at your home?

Do not flush cooking grease, fats or oils down the drains. This picture shows an actual sewer line in Penticton, with fat clogging the pipes.

penticton.ca/city-hall/news…

Street sweepers: coming to your neighbourhood soon!

▪️ Watch for machinery in Wiltse starting next Wednesday, Feb. 21, plus the City's arterial streets.
▪️ A-frame signs will be posted in your area to notify you of when crews will be coming.

penticton.ca/city-hall/news…

🐾 Coming soon: Penticton pups soon have five new leash-optional areas to play outdoors as part of a pilot project.

The trial will run from March 1 until Aug. 31 within designated zones. We will be collecting feedback throughout the process.

penticton.ca/city-hall/news…

JUST ANNOUNCED: Penticton will host a new, additional IRONMAN Canada race this year on Aug. 25.

The 70.3 race (also known as a Half IRONMAN) will take place on the same day as the full event.

Read the announcement here: bit.ly/42MFgkj

IRONMAN Triathlon #penticton

Family Day fun is just around the corner!

Check out what will be on offer at the SOEC and Community Centre - and know which city facilities will be closed for the holiday.

penticton.ca/city-hall/news…

Reminder! Do not place metal items into your home recycling carts. This includes:

◾ Pots and pans
◾ Propane tanks
◾ Scrap metal
◾ Metal items from residential or automotive parts

Here's how to dispose of them in Penticton: penticton.ca/city-hall/news…