Imagine your business in Penticton

2011 Economic Profile
Imagine your business in....
Penticton
Table of Contents
Whether you want to achieve a successful business
in technology, manufacturing, tourism or agriculture;
train for the Ironman Triathlon year-round;
live in a city where a 100 mile diet is achievable;
have a stress-reduced, less-congested lifestyle;
Or all of the above, Penticton has it all.
Message from the Economic Development Officer..................................................................................... 4
Quick Facts................................................................................................................................................... 5
About Economic Development.....................................................................................................................6
Fullfilling our Mission................................................................................................................................... 7
Penticton Overview.......................................................................................................................................8
Getting Here .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Weather/Climate........................................................................................................................................ 11
Demographics ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Labour Force............................................................................................................................................... 14
Industry Valuation Report........................................................................................................................... 15
Construction Values.................................................................................................................................... 16
Payroll Costs................................................................................................................................................ 18
Top Employers............................................................................................................................................ 20
Labour Quality............................................................................................................................................ 21
Higher Education........................................................................................................................................ 22
Transportation............................................................................................................................................ 24
Penticton Economic Development Services Office
553 Railway Street. Penticton, BC. V2A 8S3
250.276.2164 www.imaginepenticton.ca 2
Motor Vehicle Licensing & Insurance......................................................................................................... 26
Airport Information.................................................................................................................................... 27
Government............................................................................................................................................... 32
Taxation...................................................................................................................................................... 34
Property Tax............................................................................................................................................... 37
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................ 39
Economic Investment Zones (EIZ)............................................................................................................... 47
Research Bases........................................................................................................................................... 48
Telecommunications................................................................................................................................... 49
Landfill & Waste Management................................................................................................................... 50
Business Associations & Support Services.................................................................................................. 51
Culture & Recreation..................................................................................................................................53
Occupancy & Vacancy Rates....................................................................................................................... 56
Schools....................................................................................................................................................... 57
Health ........................................................................................................................................................ 59
Business Climate......................................................................................................................................... 61
BC Economic Indicators...............................................................................................................................67
Local Contact Numbers............................................................................................................................... 70
Local Realtors............................................................................................................................................. 72
Storage & Moving....................................................................................................................................... 73
Places of Worship.......................................................................................................................................74
Services Clubs & Lodges..............................................................................................................................76
Penticton Economic Development Services Office
553 Railway Street. Penticton, BC. V2A 8S3
250.276.2164 www.imaginepenticton.ca 3
MESSAGE FROM THE
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
OFFICER
Over the course of the past year and in fact the last two
years our office has continued to develop a solid
foundation to attract investment and retain the many
businesses that contribute to our lifestyle and economy.
We have rebranded the organization; developed new
online tools , added new programming; developed new
relationships with local entrepreneurs and worked with
our business community and the City of Penticton in
establishing innovative programming that makes
Penticton truly “Open for Business”.
develop relationships with company
management and staff, generate up-to-date statistics
on the progress of these local businesses and the
general economy, which over all allows us to more
effectively carry out our mandate.
Further, this new CRM program provides our
organization with the necessary tools to create one
of the most comprehensive site selection tools
available to assist businesses in making informed
decisions.
All this work has been noticed as we have been
recognized provincially as a best practice in the delivery
of Economic Development in 2011. When we look at the
many accomplishments made we had no idea that such
a simple concept of offering a wide array of economic
incentives would garner such interest from the business
community and other communities in BC. The EIZ
program introduced by Penticton Economic Development
Services in July of 2009 was a bold idea that is now
bearing some fruit and I am confident that the 2012 fiscal
year will see a number of new commercial developments
in Penticton. In general development takes over two years
from concept to reality and this program has been the
catalyst in positioning Penticton’s competitive advantage
in attracting and retaining businesses in our community.
As we continue to create interest in Penticton from an
investment perspective we are fortunate to have made
some strategic decisions and great infrastructure
investments that make our community an attractive place
to live and work. Building on this direction in 2011 we
added a new client relationship management program
(CRM) to support the development of business retention
and enhancement. This software allows us to gain insight
into the business environment of our community,
As Economic Development critics state that
success is mostly a matter of luck and chance, this
is partially true. However, those communities that
have invested in the necessary infrastructure to
accommodate new companies, have well-trained
staff available to assist them, and have compiled
the information companies need to make a
business decision, will usually have higher odds to
be selected over communities that haven’t made
these investments.
- Economic Development Association of Canada
As a an organization we continue to show
leadership in the community and at the provincial
level in developing many innovative programs that
support local industry. We are proud of our
contributions to the local economy and our business
clients. We are proactively working towards new
initiatives that will redefine our local economy and
have a number of projects on the go that have the
potential to attract new industry and people to our
part of the valley.
David H. Arsenault, MBA - EDO
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Imagine
Moving Forward
Top Investment Town!
Penticton
#4 in British Columbia
as the best business
friendly place to
conduct business.
Canadian Federation of
Independent Business (CFIB)
2011
According to TripAdvisors’
2011 Travellers’ Choice
Awards rated Penticton’s
Okanagan Beach and
Skaha Beach 2nd in
Canada!
Penticton is ranked as one
of the top 10 investment
communities in BC!
Real Estate Investment Network 2011
Economic Development
Services
Recognized as “Best Practice”
for the industry!
Dale Wheeldon, CEO of EDABC
Competitive Alternatives
Ranks Penticton as the
lowest place to carry out
manufacturing in the Pacific
North America Region
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ABOUT PENTICTON
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The mandate of Penticton Economic Development
Services is to foster economic vitality through business
attraction, retention and expansion in Penticton as well
as to offer services for business start-ups,
expansions and relocations. Imagine Penticton offers
services aimed towards promoting a dynamic and
competitive business environment and achieving
economic growth and success for the City of Penticton
as well as the greater Penticton region.
Economic development plays an important role in the
overall economic well-being of the community and for
most, it is not well understood. Penticton Economic
Development Services works collectively with a
number of community partners to promote, support
and encourage a diverse and strong business climate in
Penticton. The fundamental principles behind the work
we do support a stable workforce and economy.
Our role in the business community is to support
growth and expansion of new and existing businesses.
Like most businesses we operate with a strategic
business plan that includes community and
business input.
OUR MISSION
“To act as a catalyst for economic growth in Penticton
by supporting local business through the enhancement
of opportunities, promotion of sustainable and dynamic
business practices and the attraction of new business
investments.”
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A key essential element of this plan is to work
directly with our local business community to
understand their needs.
An essential component in supporting our
business community is regular contact with
entrepreneurs in Penticton. To achieve our
overall mandate we proactively seek out new
opportunities to meet and contact local
businesses to understand their business.
Through regular site visits we work with the
business community to identify needs and
challenges to assist in improving the overall
business climate.
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BUSINESS RETENTION
BUSINESS EXPANSION
BUSINESS ATTRACTION
TO FULLFILL OUR
MISSION
WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING
SERVICES TO RESPOND TO
CLIENT & COMMUNITY NEEDS
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Referral assistance
Financing support assistance
Market consulting
Business advocacy
Policy development
External marketing of Penticton
Database development
Seminar coordination
Business promotion
Brownfield program development
Site selection research and tours
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Business information services
Survey and needs Identification
Partnership and Joint Venture
Support
• Site visits and business support
• Economic analysis
• Export development assistance
• Connecting you with key business
resources.
• Providing direction on business
registration, taxation, and other
• regulatory issues.
• Provide information on the
local lifestyle, amenities, and the
community.
• Offer relocation and familiarization
tours of the city and
• surrounding area.
• Provide information on business and
economic conditions
• Identify development and
investment opportunities for
• potential investors.
“Our company recently attended a Trade and Investment
Workshop organized by your office. In presence there
were representatives from China, Japan, Europe and the
USA. The meeting was very informative and helpful. The
workshop has been the most promising information
session about export we have attended. The contacts that
were created through the organization of this session
will be very promising to the future of our company. We
would like to thank you very much for your hard work and
efforts on bringing this event to the City of Penticton.”
- Jorg Engel, Maple Leaf Spirits Inc.
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Physical Characteristics
Government
British Columbia is Canada’s westernmost province covering 952,263 square kilometres (364,764 square miles).
It borders the Pacific Ocean to the west and the US
border to the south. The land is exceptionally rich with
natural resources. Nestled in the Okanagan Valley of the
interior of British Columbia, Penticton is one of Canada’s
most liveable and beautiful cities.
Canada is an independent sovereign democracy and a
federal state, with 10 largely self-governing provinces and
three territories administered by the central government.
The Province of British Columbia has a legislative assembly
that transacts its business in much the same way as the
House of Commons. Municipal governments-cities, towns,
villages, counties, districts, and metropolitan regions-are
set up by the provincial legislature. Mayors, reeves and
councillors are all elected on a basis that the provincial
legislature prescribes.
The City of Penticton, with a population of 32,933
(Greater Penticton 82,436), is famous for its long, hot
summers and short, mild winters. Penticton is situated
between two fresh water lakes and gentle rolling mountains that provide a majestic view from any location in
the city.
Penticton falls within the jurisdiction of the Regional
District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS), which also
includes Summerland, Princeton, Keremeos, Osoyoos, and
Oliver.
These factors contribute to the superb quality of life
Penticton can provide. It offers all of the convenient
amenities of larger urban centres, yet maintains the
tranquil allure of a smaller community. It is a great place
to work, live and invest in a new or existing business.
The Penticton Economic Development office works with
the City of Penticton, Penticton and Wine Country Tourism
and Chamber, and also with the Penticton Indian Band to
implement strategies that strengthen the local economy.
Local History
The name Penticton is believed to come from the name
of one of the main villages of the Okanagan First Nations
people, located on the east bank of Okanagan River,
“Sn’Pinktn”, meaning “a place to live forever.”
The local First Nations community, the Penticton Indian
Band, shares a positive relationship with the City of
Penticton and the Penticton Economic Development
office. This collaboration fosters sustainable economic
growth and partnerships that benefits the whole region.
The City of Penticton along with Penticton
Economic Development Services, released new
economic incentives for specifc areas within
the city. For more information please visit our
website: www.imaginepenticton.ca
Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton and Penticton
Indian Band Chief Jonathan Kruger
Although Economic Development tries to assure the accuracy of all
information, you should confirm all information.
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IMAGINE
YOUR BUSINESS IN PENTICTON
Overview of Penticton
Nestled in vineyards, carved from canyons, or appearing
like lush oases on the desert landscape, golfers can enjoy courses with spectacular views and natural hazards
to challenge every level. Skiers can enjoy Apex Mountain
Ski Resort, only a 30 minute drive from Penticton.
Penticton lies in British Columbia, Canada’s most westerly province. The city is located in BC’s south-central
region, known as the Okanagan Valley and home to over
350,000 people. The area has become a prime destination for residential and small business relocations due to
the gentle climate, excellent transportation link, strong
labour force, and the ready availability of first-rate recreational opportunities.
Attractions
An array of consumer products and services are available in Penticton’s multitude of shops and stores.
Choose from a variety of indoor shopping centres, and a
thriving downtown corridor.
• The Penticton Art Gallery
• Penticton Museum
• Leir House Cultural Centre
• Okanagan School of the Arts
All are evidence of the strong cultural soul within the
community. The newly opened South Okanagan Events
Centre attracts internationally renowned performers
and shows.
Penticton can offer all of the amenities of larger urban
centres, yet maintains the tranquility of a small community. It is a great place to work, live and do business.
Penticton’s economy is based on:
• Agriculture (182 wineries in the Okanagan valley)
• Tourism (1.4 million visitors per year; 41 hotels
• Manufacturing (85 companies are based here)
• Retirement (25% of the population is over 65).
An Educated City
A City for All Seasons
Penticton provides a full range of public education
facilities, from pre-school to senior secondary and
includes arts and technical training and a number of
independent schools.
Penticton is an all-season playground, surrounded by
vineyards, two fresh water lakes and gentle rolling
mountains. Modern facilities offer a wide variety of
recreational activities—Penticton boasts four ice arenas,
an indoor pool with water slide, a curling rink, gymnasium, and an indoor soccer facility The Okanagan Valley
offers one of the longest golf seasons in Canada. Golfers
have a choice of seven championship and 21 additional
courses within the Penticton area.
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Destination
Distance/kms
Drive Time
Kelowna, BC 72 km
1 hr
Kamloops, BC
242 km
2 ½ hr
Merritt, BC 155 km
1 ½ hr
Vancouver, BC
391 km
4 ½ hr
Calgary, AB 683 km8 hr
Seattle, WA USA
504 km5 ½ hr
Penticton has excellent access to the vibrant
markets of Western Canada, the United States,
and the Pacific Rim.
Getting Here
Location of Penticton: 49°, 30’N, 119°, 35’W
Geographical size: 4,447 hectares (17.2 square miles)
Elevation: 344.1 metres (1,130 feet) above sea level.
Hours by Highway: Penticton is approximately a 5-hour drive
from Vancouver, eight hours from Calgary, Alberta, and a
five-and-a-half hour drive from Seattle, Washington, USA.
Penticton is easily accessed via Highway 97 from the USA and
other Okanagan locations. There are 3 different routes from
Vancouver, on Highway 3 or 3A, or via Highways 5 (Coquihalla) and 97C.
Highway 97: runs from the Yukon and Alaska through the
centre of British Columbia to Washington, Oregon and
California. This transportation corridor provides access to a
potential market of more than 40 million people.
The segment of Highway 97 that runs through the Okanagan
has been designated as the “Wine Route”, as it is Canada’s
largest wine growing area.
By Air: Air Canada Jazz offers daily scheduled flights at the
From Alberta, Penticton is accessed via Highway 1 (TransPenticton Regional Airport with connecting flights to all of
Canada), 16 and Highway 93. Highway 1 keeps Penticton
the major Canadian cities and many of the International
well-connected to the BC and Trans-Canada Highway system. destinations.
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Penticton’s Weather
When Environment Canada did it’s National Survey,
Penticton came out Shining. In the climate severity
index based on four factors of discomfort, psychological
effect, hazard, and outdoor immobility, Penticton rated
the lowest at 16. The lower the score out of a possible
100, the less stress is induced by the climate.
Source: Enviroment Canada Climate Severity
Index
Climate Statistic’s for Penticton
Location: Penticton
Latitude: 49.28 N
Longitude: 119.36 W
Altitude: 344 M / 11.28.6 ft.
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Demographics
Population
Source: BC Stats, 2006 Census Profile
Household Income
Source: BC Stats, 2006 Census Profile and 2001 Census Profile
Household Income - % Distribution (based on 2006 household income)
Source: BC Stats, 2006 Census Profile
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Labour Force
Employment by Sector
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 - Labour
Employment by Occupation - % Distribution
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 - Labour
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Industry Valuation Report
This analysis uses 2006 census regional profile data provided by BC Stats and 2008 British Columbia labour market data
to generate industry valuations. Industries are grouped into five sectors based on similarity, to simplify sector valuations. Valuations are approximated by identifying each sector’s contribution to British Columbia’s total gross domestic
product (on a provincial scale), evaluating the City of Penticton’s labour force in each sector as a percentage of British
Columbia’s labour force in each sector, and finally applying the resulting quotient to each sector’s share of total British Columbia Gross Domestic Product. The valuations are first evaluated by industry, and then aggregated into a sector
total.
Upon review of the findings this analysis suggests that the largest contributor to the Penticton local economy is the
Manufacturing and Innovation sector both in the percentage of workforce and the actual investment made into the local
economy.
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2010/2011 Construction Value
The graph represents the above chart “2011 YTD 2010 YTD Building Permits Value (residential &
non-residential)” broken down into two years (2011, 2010) by construction value and specific type
of development permit.
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Employment vs. Place of Residence
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 - Place of Work Status
Unemployment Rate/Employment Rates
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 - Labour
Labour Participation Rate - % Distribution (Male/Female)
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 - Labour Force Activity
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Payroll Costs
Workers Compensation
Source: WorkSafe British Columbia
Employment Insurance
Source: Service Canada
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Social Insurance (Canada Pension Plan)
Source: Service Canada
South Okanagan Events Centre
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Top Employers in the Greater Penticton Area, 2008
Comments: Aside from government organizations and larger chains, manufacturing and construction are
the largest contributors to the region’s economy. They are important industries in the community and are
strong economic drivers.
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Labour Quality
Workforce Education Attainment
Source: Statistics Canada, Community Profiles from the 2006 Census, Penticton - Education
Workforce Education Attainment - % Distribution
Source: Statistics Canada, Community Profiles from the 2006 Census, Penticton - Education
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Higher Education
Closest Four Year Institutions
www.okanagan.bc.ca
Undergraduate Programs Offered: Bachelor of Business Administration -Accounting/Finance, Human Resources,
Management; Computer Science (Bachelor Degree), Associate Degrees - Arts, Busines, Commercial Aviation,
Computer Science, Engineering Technologies, Health and Social Development, Science (University Studies), Trades and
Apprenticeships.
Graduate Programs Offered: N/A
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New programs offered by Okanagan College’s Centre of Excellence: Sustainable Construction Management
Technology, Geo-Thermal, Electrical, Carpentry, Green Building Design and Construction, Onsite Alternative Energy
Sources, Metering and Monitoring of Green Buildings, Building Envelope Construction, Life Cycle Site Management,
HVAC, Applied Ecology and Conservation and Human Kinetics.
www.ubc.ca/okanagan
Undergraduate Programs Offered: Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of
Computer Science, Bachelor of Dental Science, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Environmental Design, Bachelor of
Fine Arts, Bachelor of Human Kinetics, Bachelor of Kinesiology, Bachelor of Management, Bachelor of Medical
Laboratory Science, Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in
Agroecology, Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology, Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health, Bachelor of
Science in Forest Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Bachelor of Science in Global Resource Systems, Bachelor
of Science in Natural Resources Conservation, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy,
Bachelor of Science in Wood Products Processing.
Graduate Programs Offered: Biology, chemistry, education, engineering, english, environmental sciences, fine arts,
interdisciplinary graduate studies (IGS), management, mathematics, nursing, psychology and social work. For more
details please visit their website www.ubc.ca/okanagan.
Okanagan College - Centre of Excellence Building
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Transportation
Highways and Trucking
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Distance to Major Centres
Motor Carriers/Trucks
Railroads
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Motor Vehicle Licensing and Insurance
Driver’s License
Address Change’s for Driver’s LIcense
If you are new to British Columbia and drive a vehicle,
you need to obtain a BC driver’s licence within 90 days
after moving here. This can be done at the Service BC
Government Agents Office, 40 Calgary Avenue, Penticton.
1. Online: www.addresschange.gov.bc.ca
2. Phone: 1.866.775.0011
3. In person: Service BC Government Agents Office,
40 Calgary Avenue, Penticton, BC, V2A 2T6, Phone
250.487.4200
New residents who hold a Canadian, American,
Austrian, German, Swiss, Japanese or South Korean
licence can usually complete their licence exchange the
same day, provided they bring all necessary documents.
For more information, visit: www.icbc.com
Address Change’s for Automobile Insurance
Address Changes for Automobile Insurance
You will need to visit an Autoplan broker in person to
change your address on your policy.
For a list of local Autoplan brokers, check under
“Insurance” in the Yellow Pages of the telephone
directory or visit: www.icbc.com
Automobile Insurance
All motorists in BC must carry basic automobile
insurance. For residents, it is provided through the
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) Basic
Autoplan. For more information, visit: www.icbc.com
Address Changes
If your address has changed, your driver’s licence and
motor vehicle insurance policy will both have to be
updated. You must let ICBC know within 10 days of
moving.
Note that the procedures for changing the address on
your driver’s licence and your insurance policy are not
the same.
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Closest Commercial Airports
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Penticton Regional Airport offers daily scheduled
service to and from Vancouver. The Airport is a point
of entry into Canada with on-site customs service.
AIRPORT SERVICES
Air Canada Jazz scheduled flights to Vancouver
24-hour Flight Service Station
Customs
Car Rentals
Full Ground Transportation Services
Restaurant
Aircraft Parking & Maintenance Facilities
Car Parking - $3 per day
Airport Manager 250.770.4414
www.cyyf.ca
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General Aviation Airports
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Closest Ports
Custom Port of Entry in the Area
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Custom Port of Entry in the Area
Penticton was ranked 9th in BC according to
the REIN report on Top Investment Towns!
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Government
City/Municipal
Regional (Similar to US County)
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Provincial (Similar to US State Government)
Premier (Similar to US Governor)
Provincial Government Representation (Similar to US Government Representation)
Federal Government Representation (Similar to US Congresspersons)
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Senators (Similar to US Senators)
Taxation
Corporate Income Tax
Personal Income Tax
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Sales/Use Tax
Sales Tax Rate by Utility
Telephone Subject to Sale/Use Tax
Canadian Federation of Independent
Business (CFIB) has ranked Penticton
4th in British Columbia as the best
business friendly place to conduct
business!
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Machinery and Equipment Subject to Sales/Use Tax
Sales/Use Tax on Tangible Property
Sales/Use Tax on Intangible Property
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Property Tax
City of Penticton - 2011 Rates
District of Summerland - 2010 Rates
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Provincial Property Tax Rate per $1,000
Subject to Personal Property Tax
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Utilities
Water
The Public Works Department is a branch of the Operations Division of the City of Penticton. The works
department is a sub-department of the Public Works Department and it performs the functions of water
distribution and storm and sewer collection amongst other duties.
Water Availability
Water Production
City of Penticton
City of Penticton
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Natural Gas
Rate 5 for Details.
FortisBC
Apex Ski Resort
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Electrical Rates
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For more information please contact the City of Penticton
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Fortis Annual Report
Fortis Electrical Tariffs
Fortis Rates
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Economic Investment Strategy
Penticton Economic Development Services is proud to
announce the Economic Investment Zone Strategy.
The Economic Investment Zone strategy reduces
or eliminates taxes and permit fees for new
construction or renovations within 5 key growth
areas of the City.
1. Downtown (includes renovations of façades with a
construction value of $50,000 or greater.)
2. Industrial
3. Waterfront
4. Tourism, Sport and Culture
5. Commercial/Industrial
Key Land Uses:
Key Land Uses are subject of a Building Permit
for new construction or renovations having a
construction value of $1,500,000 or greater. A Key
Land Use must fall within one of the Economic
Investment Zones.
These Zones were established to encourage the new
construction and significant renovation of buildings
within the designated areas. Tier 1 developments that
have a construction value of $100,000 minimum or
Tier 2 developments for Key Land Uses that have a
construction value of $1,500,000 minimum.
Incentives for Key Tenants
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100% reduction of Building Permit Fees for the
eligible improvements.
• A property tax exemption of:
(i) 100% of property taxes payable on land and
eligible improvements for a maximum term of
3 years.
(ii) 100% of property taxes payable on the value
of eligible improvements for a further term of
up to 2 years.
Note: Developments may be eligible for Development Cost Charge
reducations as well. Please see Bylaw for details.
Zone
Downtown
Key Land Uses
Cultural facility, movie theatre,
grocery store, residential units,
high-tech services, commercial
guest accommodation.
Waterfront
Marina, cultural facility, hotel or
motel
Commercial guest accommodation
Incentives for Eligible Developments
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50% reduction in building and plumbing permit
fees for eligible improvements.
Property tax exemption on the value of the
eligible improvements for a maximum of 5 years.
Tourism, Sport &
Culture
Important: Specific time
periods for building and
occupancy permits must be
met. See Bylaw for details.
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Research Base
DRAO
Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre
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Telecommunications
www.telus.com
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www.shaw.ca
Landfill & Waste Management
www.rdos.bc.ca
Regulation Bylaw - www.rdos.bc.ca
Fee Bylaw - www.rdos.bc.ca
Nearest Licensed Hazardous Materials Disposal Site
Hazardous & Controlled Waste
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Business Associations
Business Support Services
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Financial
Foreign Consulates
There are approximately 70 foreign consulates located in Vancouver, BC.
Languages
Statistics Canada
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Culture and Recreation
Sports
Penticton Vees Junior A Hockey Club. Proud Member of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL).
Visit www.pentictonvees.ca
Penticton Lakers Junior B Hockey Club. Proud Member of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL).
www.pentictonlakers.com
World Famous Penticton Harlequins Rugby Club - Division III. Proud Member of the British Columbia Rugby Association
(BCRU).
www.pentictonharlequins.ca
Okanagan College Coyotes Baseball team. Proud Member of the Canadian College Baseball Conference.
www.okanagancollegebaseball.ca
Okanagan College Coyotes Hockey team. Proud Member of the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL).
www.ochockey.ca
Kelowna Rockets Hockey Club. Proud Member of the Western Hockey League (WHL).
www.kelownarockets.ca
Top Annual Events
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Number of Cultural Places & Amenities
Recreational Outlets (Within a 1.5-Hour Drive)
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Occupancy and Vacancy Rate
Occupancy Rate
Source: BC Government
Average Daily Room Rate
Source: BC Government
Penticton Vacancy Rate - 6.0% (October 2011)
Source: Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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Schools
Public Education
District Public Schools (2009/2010 data)
High School Graduation - District Results:
Source: Government of BC, Ministry of Education, Grade 12 Graduation Rates
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Student Teacher Ratios
Source: Government of BC, Ministry of Education, Teacher Statistics
Required Provincial Exams (2010/2011 Results)
Source: Government of BC, Ministry of Education, Required Exams
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Private Schools
Health
Hospitals
Source: Interior Health
Physicians & Dentists in the Area
Source: College of Physicians of BC & College of Dentists of BC
South Okanagan Events Centre
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Health Care in British Columbia
Health Care in British Columbia
Medical Service Plan (MSP)
Enrolment in the Medical Services Plan (MSP) is
mandatory for all BC residents. MSP covers the cost of
medically required services provided by physicians and
supplementary health-care practitioners, laboratory
services and diagnostic procedures. Information on
medical and health-care benefits provided by the MSP
can be viewed at: www.health.gov.bc.ca
The Penticton Regional Hospital is operated by Interior
Health with 129 acute care beds and directly serves a
population of approximately 43,00 plus and is a referral
hospital for the South Okanagan (85,000 people). A full
range of services is provided with the exception of open
heart surgery, neuro-surgery and recent spinal cord
injury care.
When does Coverage begin?
New residents or persons re-establishing residence in BC
are eligible for coverage after completing a waiting
period that normally consists of the balance of the
month of arrival plus two months.
Outpatient Services
Integrated Health Center – Chronic Disease
Management (diabetes, cardiac, renal health); Oncology
Program; Day Surgery and Ambulatory Care Services,
Rheumatoid Arthritis Program; Mental Health
Rehabilitation – Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy,
Speech Pathology, Nutritional Counselling; Cardiology;
Genetics; Neurology.
When to Apply?
You should apply for MSP coverage immediately after
arriving in BC to allow time for your application to be
processed. Applications for MSP can be done at the
Service BC Government Agents Office, 40 Calgary
Avenue, Penticton, Telephone 250.487.4200.
Diagnostic Services
Diagnostic imaging - General X-ray, Ultrasound, CT,
Cardiac Ultrasound, MRI; Laboratory and Pathology
Services; Respiratory Therapy.
Coverage During the Waiting Period
New residents from other parts of Canada should
maintain coverage with their former medical plan during
the waiting period. New or returning residents arriving
from outside Canada should contact a private insurance
company for coverage during this period.
Fair PharmaCare
PharmaCare provides financial assistance to British
Columbia residents for eligible prescription drugs and
designated medical supplies. The level of assistance is
based on need, the lower your income, the more
assistance the government provides for your
prescription drugs. Further information on this program
can be found at: pharmacare.moh.hnet.bc.ca
Acute Services
Emergency; Obstetrics; ICU/CCU; General Medicine;
Surgery (general & orthopaedic), Gynaecology;
Maternity; Paediatrics, Psychiatry; Rehabilitation; Renal
Program.
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Business Climate
Government
CANADA
THE OKANAGAN
• Despite a turbulent global economy, Canada still
has a strong economic performance and business
climate.
• Canada’s strong fiscal position provides a number of
opportunities that few other countries have—such
as to make broad-based tax reductions that will
strengthen the economy, stimulate investment and
create more and better jobs.
• The Government is taking bold new steps to
build a better Canada, reducing taxes further,
and ushering in a new era for Canadian business
taxation, while further reducing the federal debt.
(http://www.fin.gc.ca/ec2007/ec/ecclintro-eng.asp)
• Canada is working towards having the lowest tax
rate on new business investment in the G7 by 2011,
and the lowest statutory tax rate in the G7 by 2012.
• Through the creation of Canada’s Economic Action
Plan, the federal government is making it easier
for businesses to obtain credit during this time
frame of economic uncertainty. Under Canada’s
current Business Credit Availability Program, two
financial Crown corporations—Export Development
Canada (EDC) and the Business Development Bank
of Canada (BDC)—they will now be working with
private sector financial institutions to provide loans
and other forms of credit support to creditworthy
businesses. (www.actionplan.gc.ca)
• The Canadian labour market is strong, with the level
of unemployment at the lowest rate in 33 years.
The area has long been famous for its lush fruit orchards,
and in recent years has become known as the “Napa
Valley of the North” for its high quality vineyards and
premium vintages. The wine industry is a major source of
revenue and the industry experiences continued increases
in investment annually. Many of the region’s orchards
have been turned into vineyards and the wine industry is
rapidly growing. The industry is investing heavily in the
area and has added much to the agriculture and tourism
sectors. City of Penticton
The City of Penticton occupies an area of approximately
44.5 kilometres and is located in the south portion of
the Okanagan valley, within the Regional District of the
Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS).
The economic base includes tourism, technology, and
service industries. Solid growth in manufacturing sectors
continues to enhance the economic environment, and
to create a diverse yet stable economic base. The largest
growth in new jobs over the past ten years has been in
construction, services, and value added industries.
Penticton Economic Development Services
(www.ImaginePenticton.com) is extremely dedicated
towards continaully maintaining its present economic
diversity and stability through encouraging and providing
an environment which is conducive to private sector
employment. Penticton EDS is committed to making
Penticton the best place for any business, investor, and
resident to work and live today, while planning for an even
brighter future.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
British Columbia’s business climate is among the most
favourable in Canada. The BC government has a strong
track record of sound fiscal management.
BUSINESS TAX RATES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA ARE
AMONG THE LOWEST IN NORTH AMERICA
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Business Formations in Penticton
Demographics
BC’s population is the third fastest growing in Canada.
Statistics Canada has estimated BC’s 2009 population
at 4,435,344 with an expectation to reach 5,765,600 by
2030. The population increased 5.3 percent between
2001 and 2006. The growth was due almost entirely to
immigration. Slightly more than three quarters (77%) of
the immigrants to BC between 1996–2001 were from
Asia, followed by Europe (12%) and North and Central
America (4%).
The population of Penticton is 43,300; the population
within a thirty-minute commute is 85,000. The rapid
growth which occurred in the mid-1990s has tempered
to a more manageable, slow but steady increase. It
is anticipated that growth will average about 1 to 2
percent per annum over the next five years within the
Greater Penticton area.
The pleasant climate of the south Okanagan makes the
area a popular place to retire to, creating a higher median
age than that of the province in general. Net migration to
the area and population growth are expected to be strong
through the next two decades.
For information about business licenses view our Business
Service guide on our website.
Slightly higher growth can be expected in the outlying
areas due to their lower base population and availability
of less expensive and developable land.
KPMG’s Competitive Alternatives guide for
comparing business costs (North America,
Europe and Asia Pacific) ranked Penticton as
the lowest cost place to carry out manufacturing in the Pacific North American Region.
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Regional Education Levels
The percentage of city and regional population aged 15
years and over with a high school graduation certificate
is similar to that of the rest of the province. However,
the percentage of persons with a trades certificate or
diploma is higher. The Okanagan-Skaha School District,
which operates Penticton’s schools, has achieved an
overall graduation rate of 84.4%, which is well above the
provincial average of 79.7% (the rate is the proportion of
students who graduate with a Certificate of Graduation
within 6 years of starting Grade 8).
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Economic Structure
Currently, British Columbia is experiencing
one of the strongest economic expansions on
record.
The regional labour force is made up of more than
46,000 people and is strong, stable and productive.
Employers benefit from skilled long-term employees
whose turnover rate is low, while productivity remains
high. Salary levels are compatible with the lifestyles of
the BC Interior. A large proportion of the population’s
income is derived from pensions, self-employment and
semi-retirement jobs.
The document “A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour
Market”, produced by BC Statistics, is a useful resource
that provides an overview of the provincial economy
and the characteristics of its workforce. It focuses on
provincial industries, with an emphasis on their human
resources. Wage rates paid in the Thompson Okanagan
Kootenay area for a wide range of different occupations
is compiled by Service Canada on an ongoing basis and
can be accessed at www.guidetobceconomy.org.
Economic Performance
The Okanagan enjoys a reputation of having a diverse
labour pool with one of the lowest turnover rates in BC.
These factors make Penticton an appealing location for
all types of business ventures looking to attract new and
skilled workers.
Approximately 2,000 workers, or about 9.8% of Greater
Penticton’s workforce, are employed in tourism-related
businesses (accommodation and food services) (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census).
The City of Penticton’s annual growth rate is 2.5%.
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Cost Comparison
Canada and International Comparison
Penticton
• Penticton is ranked as the 7th largest urban centre
in British Columbia in terms of the amount of
money generated by tourism room revenues.
• In 2007, Penticton earned over $28 million in
room revenue (BC Statistics).
• Canada leads the G7 countries as the most costeffective location for business, according to a 2006
study that compared business costs in nine industrial countries in North America, Europe and Asia
Pacific. Canada ranked 2nd out of the 9 countries
examined, with business costs approximately 5.5%
below those in the United States. • The accommodation industry in the city currently
has approximately 1,700 hotel/motel units and 1,025
campground/recreation vehicle sites (Source: Penticton
Visitor Information Centre, 2008), as well as a rapidly
growing number of bed and breakfast operations. The
higher end hotels/motels, with national advertising
campaigns, achieve higher occupancy rates than the
small establishments.
Penticton is #1 in British Columbia KPMG’s
Business Cost Comparison.
(competitivealternatives.com)
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Canada and International Comparison
Among the smaller cities examined, Canadian cities
generally continue to offer lower cost structures than
equivalent U.S. cities, even after allowing for the higher
value of the Canadian dollar since 2004.
“The advantage seen for many of the Canadian cities
relative to the United States is generally the result of
a combination of lower labour costs, including lower
employer costs for private medical coverage, along with
lower real estate costs, and lower electricity costs in
Canada than in the United States, where deregulation
has seen electric costs soar in many regions,” KPMG’s
Mark MacDonald stated. “Various federal and provincial
tax cuts over the last decade have also made Canada’s
tax system more competitive with the United States, and
have contributed to the positive positioning of Canadian
cities.” (http://www.kpmg.ca)
The basis for comparison is the after-tax cost of start-up
and operation for representative business operations in
17 industries, over a 10-year planning horizon. Results
are based on the combined results for a group of comparable cities, and are expressed in comparison to the
baseline results of the United States.
The BC cities and towns that are covered in the guide
are: Abbotsford, Campbell River, Chilliwack, Courtenay,
Duncan, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Penticton, Prince
George, Vancouver, Vernon, and Victoria. For the full
report, visit http://competitivealternatives.com.
Comparison of Industry Overall Results
KPMG’s Competitive Alternatives guide for comparing
business costs (North America, Europe and Asia Pacific)
ranked Penticton as the lowest cost place to carry out
manufacturing in the Pacific North American Region.
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BC Economic Indicators
Wages in BC
The average weekly wage in British Columbia was
$839.93 in August, nearly identical to the national average of $839.99. BC’s average weekly wage rate was the
fourth highest in Canada after Alberta ($970.87), Ontario ($864.30) and Saskatchewan ($858.88). The average
hourly wage in the province was $22.97 in August, the
third highest average hourly wage rate in the country.
Hourly wages remain slightly ahead of the national level
($22.65), but lower than both Alberta ($25.16) and Ontario ($23.30).
(Prepared by BC Stats, Source: Statistics Canada, Labour
Force Survey, updated September 9, 2011).
Gross Domestic Product
British Columbia’s economy bounced back in 2010,
expanding 4.0% after posting a 1.8% decline in real GDP
(chained 2002 dollars, measured at basic prices) in the
previous year. The recovery was broadly based, with
both the goods and service sectors making significant
gains. The rebound in goods-producing industries was
partly driven by a turnaround in resource-based industries. A long downturn in the forest sector finally came
to an end in 2010, while the mining, oil and gas extraction industry posted its first increase in real GDP since
2005. The construction industry also picked up speed
after losing ground in 2009. In the service sector, most
industries made gains in 2010. The Olympics provided a
boost to several tourist-related industries, including accommodation and food services, which expanded 3.5%.
(Prepared by BC Stats, Source: Statistics Canada, updated May 12, 2011)..
Inflation Rate in BC
British Columbia’s inflation rate rose to 2.1% in August,
up from a 1.7% year-over-year increase recorded in
July. Higher energy costs (+9.0%), particularly for gasoline (+12.3%), pushed the provincial rate up. Excluding
energy, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), would have
been just 1.4% higher than in August of 2010. Food bills
(+3.8%) and shelter costs (+1.1%) were also on the rise.
(Prepared by BC Stats, Source: Statistics Canada, updated September 21, 2011).
BC Employment Rate
British Columbia’s unemployment rate inched up to
7.5% (seasonally adjusted) in August, as a drop in the
number of jobs (-0.3%, or -6,000) was accompanied by
next to no change (+0.0%, or +1,100) in the number of
people who were either working or looking for work.
BC’s unemployment rate was slightly above the national
average (7.3%). The province was three percentage
points higher than the lowest rate in the country (Saskatchewan’s 4.5%). BC was ranked fourth (along with
Ontario) among the provinces. The participation rate
remained stable in August, with 64.8% of the working
age population (15 and older) in the labour force.
(Prepared by BC Stats, Source: Statistics Canada, Labour
Force Survey, updated September 9, 2011).
Price of New Housing
The price of new housing in BC’s two largest cities continued to drop in June. Home builders in Victoria saw
prices fall by 1.7%, while in Vancouver the average cost
for a new home was down 0.7% over the same month
in 2010. Building values in Victoria were considerably
lower (-1.7%) than a year earlier, and land prices were
also down (-1.1%). Meanwhile, in Vancouver, the rate
of decrease in the price of a new house (-0.3%) was
exceeded by the declining price of land (-1.1%).
(Prepared by BC Stats, Source: Statistics Canada, updated August 12, 2011).
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Housing Starts
Total housing starts in British Columbia declined 13.7%
(seasonally adjusted) in August. While rural starts in
the province jumped 11.1%, the number of new urban
housing projects dropped 15.3%, driven by declines in
starts of apartments (–16.4%), semi-detached (–22.2%)
and row housing (–37.0%) units. In Vancouver, starts
slipped 6.6%.
Manufacturing Sales
Manufacturing sales in British Columbia increased 0.6%
in June. Gains by makers of transportation equipment
(+19.0%), primary metals (+6.5%), paper (+3.9%) and
food (+1.9%) products were dampened by weaker shipments of wood (–3.1%), beverages & tobacco (–2.6%)
and miscellaneous (–16.2%) goods.
Nationally, manufacturing sales slipped 1.5% in June,
marking a third consecutive monthly retreat in shipments. Six provinces posted weaker sales, with Newfoundland & Labrador (–26.9%), Ontario (–2.0%), Quebec (–1.6%) and Alberta (–0.9%) responsible for much of
the decline.
(Prepared by BC Stats, Source: Statistics Canada, updated August, 16, 2011).
Nationally, housing starts fell 9.7% in August, eroding
gains made in each of the two previous months. Most
provinces recorded weaker starts, particularly in Atlantic Canada (–36.3%). Only Saskatchewan (+1.8%) and
Alberta (+19.8%) saw housing starts increase.
(Prepared by BC Stats, Source: Canadian Mortgage and
Housing Corporation, updated September 14, 2011).
Wholesale Sales
Residential and Non-Residential Building Permits
- BC Regional
Revenues generated by wholesalers in British Columbia
fell 1.9% (seasonally adjusted) in June. While sales of
motor vehicles soared (+22.7%), wholesalers of machinery & equipment (–5.7%) and miscellaneous (–12.3%)
goods registered substantially lower revenues.
(Prepared by BC Stats, Source: Statistics Canada, updated August 18, 2011).
Year-to-date, the value of building permits were 0.4%
higher than in the first seven months of 2010, with
three regions posting increases in the value of permits
issued. Permits jumped 103.7% in North Coast, partly
due to a residential building boom (+30.4%) together
with a surge in planned spending on industrial projects.
In Mainland/Southwest, a 9.6% increase in the value
of permits reflected significantly higher spending on
commercial, industrial and residential projects. More
modest increases in the value of permits were recorded
in Northeast (+2.3%).
(Prepared by BC Stats, Sources: BC Stats and Statistics
Canada, updated September 9, 2011).
Retail Sales
Sales by retailers in the province were up slightly (+0.4%,
seasonally adjusted) in June. Canadian sales inched
up 0.7% due in part to a 3.3% volume-driven boost in
sales by new car dealers. Widespread sales increases
were dampened by declines in sales at gasoline stations
(-1.3%) and electronics and appliance stores (-3.0%).
Overall, retailers in most provinces made gains in June
with growth rates ranging from +0.4% in BC and Manitoba to +2.4% in Saskatchewan.
(Prepared by BC Stats, Source: Statistics Canada, updated August 23, 2011).
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International Trade (Exports)
The value of BC origin exports dipped 1.1% (seasonally
adjusted) in July, after a similar increase (+1.2%) in June.
Increases were reported in energy (+1.2%) agriculture &
fish (+2.8%) and industrial & consumer (+7.1%) product
exports. Forestry exports dropped 8.5%, while exports
of machinery & transportation equipment (-6.7%) were
also down.
Population
The estimated population of British Columbia totaled
4,563,296 persons as of April 1st, 2011, for an increase
of 1.1 per cent over the preceding twelve months. Canada grew at the same rate and compared to the other
provinces BC had the sixth strongest growth rate. During
the first three months of 2011, the population grew by
an estimated 9,211 persons (+0.2%).
(Prepared by BC Stats, Source: Statistics Canada, updated June 22, 2011).
Exports to the US were off 3.5%, as shipments of machinery & auto equipment (-4.5%), agriculture & fish
(-4.9%), energy (-5.1%) and industrial & consumer
(-11.2%) goods all fell. Increases were reported in exports of forestry products (+8.0%) south of the border.
Shipments to destinations other than the US improved
(+0.6%), largely due to sharp increases in agriculture &
fish (+20.0%) and industrial & consumer (+21.9%) product exports, which offset declines in other commodities.
Overseas shipments of energy products were also up
(+4.4%).
(Prepared by BC Stats, Source: BC Stats, updated September 8, 2011).
Independent Economic Forecast Council on Economic
Growth
B.C.’s economy is expected grow moderately over the
next year according to B.C.’s independent Economic
Forecast Council. On average, the council forecasts B.C.’s
GDP growth at 2.7 per cent for this year. This is down
from Budget 2010, when economic growth was projected at 3.1 per cent. For 2012, the council’s forecast is
unchanged at 3.0 per cent. The council’s average annual
forecast for 2013-2015 is 2.8 per cent.
Tourist Visits
BC’s Top Credit Rating Confirmed
Visitor entries to Canada through BC were up (+0.7%,
seasonally adjusted) in April. Same-day visits from the
US (-0.1%) were off for the third consecutive month,
while overnight trips also experienced a small decline
(-0.3%). Overall, total US entries dipped 0.3%. However,
there were more travelers from overseas countries
(+3.8%), driven primarily by a double-digit increase
(+11.5%) in the number of visitors from Asia. Meanwhile, European entries (-2.1%) were down.
The Dominion Bond Rating Service, Standard & Poor,
and Moody’s Investment Service have all reconfirmed
B.C.’s strong credit rating. The most recent report from
Moody’s notes the Province’s debt reduction efforts of
the past few years have put British Columbia in a stronger position to face the economic downturn. DBRS rates
B.C. AA (High); Standard & Poor, AAA; and Moody’s,
AAA.
There were nearly 1.2 million Canadians returning home
via BC in April, up 3.3% from the previous month. Total
trips from the US increased 2.8%, while the number of
Canadians returning from overseas jumped (+8.1%).
(Prepared by BC Stats, Source: Statistics Canada, updated June 17, 2011).
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Local Contact Numbers
CITY OF PENTICTON
171 Main Street
Penticton, BC V2A 5A9
250.490.2400
www.penticton.ca
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Suite 100 - 166 Main Street
Penticton, BC V2A 5A4
250.492.4103
www.penticton.org
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
553 Railway Street
Penticton, BC V2A 8S3
250.276.2164
www.imaginepenticton.ca
SERVICE BC GOVERNMENT AGENTS OFFICE
40 Calgary Avenue
Penticton, BC V2A 2T6
250.487.4200
REGIONAL DISTRICT OFFICE
101 Martin Street
Penticton, BC V2A 5J9
250.492.0237
1.877.610.3737
www.rdos.bc.ca
MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT
40 Calgary Avenue
Penticton, BC V2A 2T6
250.487.4200
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
Canada Employment Centre
386 Ellis Street
Penticton, BC V2A 8C9
250.492.3848
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT:
School District # 67
425 Jermyn Avenue
Penticton, BC V2A 1Z4
250.770.7700
www.sd67.bc.ca
OKANAGAN COLLEGE
583 Duncan Avenue West
Penticton, BC V2A 8E1
250.492.4305
www.okanagan.bc.ca
HOSPITAL:
Penticton Regional Hospital
550 Carmi Avenue
Penticton, BC V2A 3G6
250.492.4000
PENTICTON HEALTH CENTRE
740 Carmi Avenue
Penticton, BC V2A 8P9
250.770.3434
MEDICAL PLAN:
Medical Services Plan of BC
1.800.663.7100
WALK-IN CLINICS:
Apple Plaza Walk-in Clinic
162-1848 Main Street
Penticton, BC V2A 5H3
250.493.5228
Peach City Medical & Urgent Care
3090 Skaha Lake Road
Penticton, BC V2A 7H2
250.276.5050
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ELECTRICITY AND WATER:
Penticton City Hall
171 Main Street
Penticton, BC V2A 5A9
250.490.2400
TELEPHONE LINE:
Telus
Residential: 310.2255
Business: 310.3100
www.telus.com
TELEVISION:
CHBC Television
342 Leon Avenue
Kelowna, BC
250.762.4535
CABLE:
Shaw Cable
Customer Service
250.492.5832
www.shaw.ca
Local Contact Numbers
NEWSPAPERS:
Penticton Herald (Daily)
186 Nanaimo Avenue
Penticton, BC V2A 1H4
250.492.4002
www.pentictonherald.ca
RECREATION:
Penticton Community Centre
325 Power Street
Penticton, BC V2A 7K9
250.490.2426
www.penticton.ca
Penticton Western News Daily
(Monday to Friday)
2250 Camrose Avenue
Penticton, BC V2A 8R1
250.492.3636
RCMP
1168 Main Street
Penticton, BC V2A 5E8
250.492.4300
Western News Advertiser
(Wednesday, Friday)
2250 Camrose Avenue
Penticton, BC V2A 8R1
250.492.3636
www.pentictonwesternnews.com
ANY GOVERNMENT
INFORMATION CALL:
INQUIRY BC
1.800.663.7867
RADIO:
Giant FM 100.7
125 Nanaimo Avenue
Penticton, BC V2A 1N2
250.493.6767
Sun FM 97.1 And EZ Rock AM 800
33 Carmi Avenue
Penticton, BC V2A 3G4
250.492.2800
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Local Realtors
CENTURY 21 LAKE 2 LAKE REALTY LTD
1421 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5G7
Phone: 250.490.2002
www.century21.ca
REMAX PENTICTON REALTY
101-3115 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton, BC
V2A 6G5
Phone: 250.492.2266 Fax: 250.492.3005
Toll Free: 1.800.652.6246
[email protected]
www.remax-pentictonbc.com
COLDWELL BANKER OKANAGAN REALTY
101-1873 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A
5H2
Phone: 250.492.2911 Fax: 250.492.2878
[email protected]
REMAX FRONT STREET REALTY
2 Front Street, Penticton, BC V2A 1H1
Phone: 250.492.2233 Fax: 250.490.0226
Toll Free: 1.866.44.REMAX
[email protected]
www.frontstreetrealty.net
McINTYRE REALTY
2010 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5H4
Phone: 250.493.0286 Fax: 250.493.0276
[email protected]
ONE PERCENT REALTY LTD
101-543 Ellis Street, Penticton, BC V2A 4M4
Phone: 250.492.7922, Fax: 250.492.7944
[email protected]
ROYAL LEPAGE - LOCATIONS WEST
484 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5C5
Phone: 250.493.2244 Fax: 250.492.6640
[email protected]
www.agents.royallepage.ca/Penticton
REALTY EXECUTIVES PENTICTON
280 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5B2
Phone: 250.493.4372 Fax: 250.493.4376
Toll Free: 1.866.493.4372
[email protected]
SUTTON POWER 1 REALTY
543 Martin St. Penticton B.C. V2A 5L5
Phone: 250.487.0001 Toll Free:
1.877.487.0001
www.suttonpower1.com
LOCKE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
528 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5C7
Phone 250.492.0346 Fax 250.492.6673
For real estate listings online visit: www.mls.ca
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Storage & Moving
ADVANTAGE MINI STORAGE
440 Duncan Avenue West
Penticton, BC
Phone: 250.493.3917
AFFORDABLE STORAGE
650 Duncan Avenue West
Penticton, BC
Phone: 250.492.3006
108 Green Mountain Road
Penticton, BC
Phone: 250.492.6078
Toll Free: 1.877.648.6464
www.affordable.ca
EXTRA STORAGE
1280 Commercial Way
Penticton, BC
Phone: 250.809.0727
www.extra-storage.ca
PENTICTON SELF STORAGE
101 - 380 Industrial Avenue East
Penticton, BC
Phone: 250.493.9227
2360 Government Street
Penticton, BC
Phone: 250.493.0737
www.pentictonstorage.ca
CARMI MINI STORAGE
1 - 1362 Carmi Avenue
Penticton, BC
Phone: 250.493.2828
PROTECTED MINI STORAGE
275 Okanagan Avenue East
Penticton, BC
Phone: 250.492.1033
COTTER’S MOBILE STORAGE
126 Spruce Place
Penticton, BC
Phone: 250.493.6303
RAILWAY MINI STORAGE
500 Railway Avenue
Penticton, BC
Phone: 250.492.5557
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U-STORE MINI STORAGE
101-105 Martin Street
Penticton, BC
Phone: 250.493.8899
FAMILY MOVERS
Phone: 250.493.2687
JADE LINE MOVING
Atlas Van Lines Agent
Phone: 250.492.8040
ST. GEORGE MOVING & STORAGE
Phone: 250.492.7371
WILLIAMS MOVING & STORAGE
Phone: 250.492.3104
Places of Worship
Abundant Life Christian Fellowship
102 - 105 Martin Street
Phone: 250.492.0131
Services: Sunday @ 10:30am
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
2946 South Main Street
Phone: 250.493.5580
Alliance Church
197 Brandon Avenue
Phone: 250.493.7136
Services: Sunday @ 9:30am & 11am
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Church Of Nazarene
523 Jermyn Avenue
Phone: 250.492.4028
Services: Sunday @ 10:30 am
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
St Saviour’s Anglican Church
150 Orchard Avenue
Phone: 250.492.4325
Services: Sunday @ 8am & 10am
HINDU
South Okanagan Hindu Temple
2706 Johnson Street
RR4, Site 87A, Comp 16
Summerland, BC
Phone: 250.494.0851
Services: Sunday @ 11am
BAHA’I FAITH
Baha’i Of Penticton
PO Box 91, Penticton, BC
Phone: 250.493.8957
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
Jehovah’s Witnesses
30 Roy Avenue
Phone: 250.493.7315
BAPTIST
Baptist Church (First)
1498 Government Street
Phone: 250.492.3824
Services: Sunday @ 10:30am & 7pm; Saturday @ 7pm
CATHOLIC
St Ann’s Roman Catholic Church
1296 Main Street
Phone: 250.492.3169
Services: Saturday @ 5pm & Sunday @ 11am; Thursday
& Friday @ 9am
St John Vianney Roman Catholic Church
361 Wade Avenue West
Phone: 250.492.7035
Services: Sunday @ 9am & 7pm; Wednesday @ 9am
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
First Church Of Christ (Scientist)
608 Winnipeg Street
Phone: 250.492.3071
Services: Sunday 10:30am; Wednesday @ 7:30pm
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LUTHERAN
Concordia Lutheran Church
2800 South Main Street
Phone: 250.492.5902
Services: Sunday @ 9am & 10:30am
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
1370 Church Street
Phone: 250.492.6861
Services: Sunday @ 10am
MENNONITE BRETHREN
Grace Mennonite Brethren Church
74 Penticton Avenue
Phone: 250.492.0088
Services: Sunday @ 10:30am
SIKH
Sikh Temple & Indian Cultural Society
3290 South Main Street
Phone: 250.493.8048
ORTHODOX
Greek Orthodox Church
1265 Fairview Road
Phone: 250.493.5239
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Penticton United Church
696 Main Street
Phone: 250.492.2684
Services: Sunday @ 10am
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
New Beginnings Church
96 Edmonton Avenue
Phone: 250.770.1675
VICTORY CHURCH OF PENTICTON
352 Winnipeg Street
Phone: 250.487.1300
Services: Sunday @ 10am & 6pm
PENTECOSTAL
Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle
945 Main Street
Phone: 250.493.3911
Services: Sunday @ 10am & 6pm
PENTICTON VINEYARD
Vineyard Christian Fellowship
102-1825 Main Street
Phone: 250.492.0888
Services: Sunday @ 10am
PRESBYTERIAN
Penticton Free Presbyterian Church
20 Preston Avenue
Phone: 250.490.0520
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
387 Martin Street
Phone: 250.492.8304
Services: Sunday @ 10:30am
SALVATION ARMY
Salvation Army Community Church
2469 South Main Street
Phone: 250.492.6494
Services: Sunday @ 10:30am; Thursday @ 7pm
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
290 Warren Avenue West
Phone: 250.492.3135
Services: Saturday @ 9:30am & 11am
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Service Clubs & Lodges
AIRFORCE ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (890 South
Okanagan Wing)
Address: c/o 126 Dakota Avenue Penticton, BC V2A 8X1
KINETTE CLUB OF PENTICTON
Address: 150-216 Hastings Avenue Penticton, BC V2A
2V6
ARMY, NAVY, AIRFORCE VETERANS CLUB UNIT NO. 97
Address: 257 Brunswick Street Penticton, BC V2A 5P9
KINSMEN CLUB OF PENTICTON
Address: 150-216 Hastings Avenue Penticton, BC V2A
2V6
BENEVOLENT and PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF
CANADA - LODGE 51
Address: Elks Lodge, 343 Ellis Street Penticton, BC V2A
4L8
KIWANIS CLUB OF PENTICTON
Address360 Brunswick Street Penticton, BC V2A
5R1
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMAN’S CLUB
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Address: c/o 137 - 2575 South Main Street Penticton,
BC V2A 5J4
CHRISTOPHER HOUSING SOCIETY
Address: c/o 137-2575 South Main Street Penticton, BC
V2A 5J4
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (ST JOHN’S)
CHRISTOPHER SOCIETY OF PENTICTON
Address: c/o Christopher Housing Society 137-2575
South Main Street Penticton, BC V2A 5J4
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS - LODGE #49
Address: c/o 1566 Duncan Avenue Penticton, BC V2A
2X8
FAITH REBEKAH-LODGE 32 (SUMMERLAND /
PENTICTON)
Address: 101-3030 South Main Street Penticton, BC V2A
5N2
LIONS CLUB (PENTICTON)
Address: PO Box 226 113 - 437 Martin Street
Penticton, BC V2A 5L1
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
Address: 1197 Main Street Penticton, BC V2A 5B6
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES - LADIES AUXILIARY
Address: 1197 Main Street Penticton, BC V2A 5E6
MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION
Address: c/o 157 Orchard Avenue (Masonic Hall)
Penticton, BC V2A 1X7
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
Address: c/o 157 Orchard Avenue (Masonic Hall)
Penticton, BC V2A 1X7
GYRO CLUB of PENTICTON
Address:PO Box 247 Penticton, BC V2A 6K3
PYTHIAN SISTER OF PENTICTON (CALANTHE TEMPLE
#26)
Address: 1110 Killarney Street Penticton, BC V2A 4P2
I.O.D.E. DIAMOND JUBILEE CHAPTER
Address: c/o 1248 Duncan Avenue East Penticton, BC
V2A 2X2
JAYCEES CLUB OF PENTICTON
Address: PO Box 20245 Penticton, BC V2A 5C3
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QUOTA INTERNATIONAL OF PENTICTON BRANCH
Address: 220 Manor Park Avenue Penticton, BC V2A
2R2
SHRINE CLUB OF PENTICTON (LADIES’ AUXILIARY)
Address: 114 Pineview Place Penticton, BC V2A 3R4
REDLAND REBEKAH - LODGE 12
Address: 101-3030 South Main Street Penticton, BC V2A
5N2
ROTARY ANNS
Address: c/o 510 Naramata Road Penticton, BC V2A 8T3
PENTICTON-OKANAGAN ROTARY CLUB
Address: PO Box 20065 Penticton, BC V2A 8K3
UNICEF
Address: 1297 King Street Penticton, BC V2A 4S9
VALKRES OF CANADA (FORMERLY JAYCETTES)
Address: 556 Edna Avenue Penticton, BC V2A 2M2
VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Address: 162 Corry Place Penticton, BC V2A 3S1
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION (LADIES AUXILIARY)
ROTARY CLUB (DOWNTON PENTICTON)
RCMP VETERANS ASSOCIATION - OKANAGAN D
IVISION
ROTARY CLUB (SKAHA)
SHRINE CLUB OF PENTICTON
Address: 157 Orchard Avenue Penticton, BC V2A 1X7
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - BRANCH 40
Address: 502 Main Street Penticton, BC V2A 5L4
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