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By Keith Lacey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Penticton Herald Public opposition to a proposal to bring 50 tiny homes to Penticton\u2019s industrial park was expected to be voiced loudly and clearly during Tuesday\u2019s regular meeting of Penticton council. Since the City of Penticton, Penticton Indian Band and provincial government announced a couple of weeks ago that a deal has been reached to place 50 tiny homes at 616 Okanagan Avenue, there have been several articles, letters to the editor and columns written in the Herald and other media outlets. Council was expected to discuss the proposal in depth early in Tuesday\u2019s (Nov. 4) council meeting, which began at 1 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall. Numerous letters opposing the proposal have been forwarded to members of council in advance… <\/p>\n

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By Keith Lacey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Penticton Herald Public opposition to a proposal to bring 50 tiny homes to Penticton\u2019s industrial park was expected to be voiced loudly and clearly during Tuesday\u2019s regular meeting of Penticton council. Since the City of Penticton, Penticton Indian Band and provincial government announced a couple of weeks ago that a deal has been reached to place 50 tiny homes at 616 Okanagan Avenue, there have been several articles, letters to the editor and columns written in the Herald and other media outlets. Council was expected to discuss the proposal in depth early in Tuesday\u2019s (Nov. 4) council meeting, which began at 1 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall. Numerous letters opposing the proposal have been forwarded to members of council in advance... <\/p>\n

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