Penticton -Summerland BC NDP

03/13/2026

03/06/2026

Workers already struggle to enforce the most basic rights they have under the law. Wage theft, unsafe conditions, and employers who ignore the rules are far too common. Instead of strengthening protections and enforcement, this bill would make it even harder for workers to stand up for themselves.

That tells you exactly who this bill is meant to protect. It is not workers.

When politicians start attacking the very systems workers rely on to defend their rights, working people should pay attention.

The BC Building Trades strongly oppose the BC Conservative, “Public Sector Construction Projects Procurement Act”. This proposal is a direct attack on provisions that prioritize local labour, ensuring British Columbians are first in line for jobs on BC Projects. It is an attack on fair wages, safe working conditions and the skilled union workforce that builds and maintains the province’s public infrastructure. The BC Building Trades calls on the Conservative Party of BC to withdraw this legislation.

Visit https://bcbuildingtrades.org/bc-building-trades-slam-conservative-bill-as-direct-attack-on-local-workers-fair-wages-and-safe-job-sites/ for the full statement.

12/12/2025

🧡 Wow - what an amazing response to our province-wide Double Impact Day. Thank you so much to each of you here in Penticton, Summerland, and Naramata that made a contribution on Dec 9 as part of our annual year-end fundraising.

🧡 Thank you as well to the hundreds of you that contribute in many more ways. It truly does make a difference and we're so glad to have you holding up our movement and putting people first.

🧡 We were so inspired by all of our riding associations working hard across the province and the New Democrats that stepped up with generous holiday giving. We're ready to go spread the holiday cheer!!! Limt Limt.

12/10/2025

Great news!

After years of advocacy and pressure at the bargaining table, more than 5,000 long-term care and assisted living workers working at directly contracted sites will transition back under the Facilities Collective Agreement.

This means:
💰 Stronger wages
❤️‍🩹 Improved benefits
🏦 Access to pensions
⚓ Greater stability in the sector

This agreement continues the work of reversing decades of unequal standards created through privatization and contract-flipping. It’s a major step toward restoring fairness for workers and strengthening the consistency and quality of care for seniors.

This victory belongs to health care workers who organized, spoke out and refused to accept a system built on inequity. And we’re not done — we’ll keep fighting until every seniors’ care worker in B.C. has the protections they deserve. ✊

12/09/2025

Today, Dec 9th, you can double your local impact. Today 100% of your contribution stays here in Penticton, Summerland, and Naramata. If you are able, please follow the link in the comments and donate today.

12/09/2025

Today- December 9th - 100% of your donation stays local. If you were able, please consider making a contribution today and having a double the impact. Local contribution link below and in the comments.

https://act.bcndp.ca/donate/PES

12/01/2025

Today we celebrated the life and achievements of longtime member, activist and all around rabble rouser, Lee Davison. At 92 Lee knocked on doors in our last provincial campaign and was always up to join every event. She made a difference to each of the countless local groups she organized with. You will be misse but always remembered. Rest in power dear friend.

07/18/2025

Farmer's Markets are great opportunities to buy local produce!

🍎Penticton Farmer's Market
Saturdays
100 Block, Main Street, Penticton
Runs through to Oct 25
8:30am - 1pm

🍎Naramata Farmer's Market
Wednesdays
Manitou Beach Park, Naramata
Runs through to September
4pm - 7pm

🍎Summerland Sunday Market
Summerland Main Street
Runs through to Oct 12
9am - 1pm

🍎Tuesday Summerland District Market
Peach Orchard Beach Park
Located at 14877 Lakeshore Dr S.
Runs through to Sept 30
9am - 2pm