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Penticton's Sustainability Committee
Penticton Sustainability Advisory Committee allows citizens to observe.
Nov 2, 20201 min read


TMX isn't viable in today's market
Another study pointing to ending fossil fuels. "Canadian oil producers would be taking a loss of US$4 to $6 per barrel if they sold to...
Oct 30, 20204 min read


Gardening at Schools in BC
Register by December 15! Schools can sign-up now to participate in BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation's Harvest Bin Project...
Oct 16, 20201 min read


Why the Gas Tax is Working
In reply to “Taxpayers say cancel carbon tax” by Kris Sims, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Climate change is happening. Devastating...
Oct 9, 20202 min read


A Climate Solution Lighter than Air
BC recently budgeted $10 million to install and operate ten public hydrogen refueling stations, hoping this will encourage greater use of...
Oct 9, 20201 min read
Comments Received re: post about the Wet’suwet’en protest
FTFO has received some comments on our post supporting the Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs’ protest of the Coastal Gaslink pipeline. Since...
Apr 13, 20202 min read


Support for the Wet’suwet’en
First Things First Okanagan sides with the Hereditary Chiefs
Mar 15, 20203 min read


"Get in the passenger seat and let us drive."
Indigenous voices are often left out of discussions about land use. Fires are a real threat and we need to respect all ideas.
Feb 5, 20200 min read


Recyling Questions?
Recycle BC is a not-for-profit organization responsible for residential packaging and paper product recycling throughout British ...
Jan 19, 20201 min read


Fridays For Future Climate Strike
NOTE: January 2 will be at RDOS office: 101 Martin St, Penticton Following the well-attended September 27, 2019, global Climate Strike...
Jan 18, 20201 min read


Cool It! in schools engages kids in climate action
FTFO seeks Penticton council support for Cool It! in schools.
Nov 6, 20193 min read


A solar pioneer in the Okanagan rides among us
This Summerland octogenarian has been producing his own electrical energy for more than 20 years
May 15, 20192 min read


Why your next vehicle might be electric
The price of gas won’t matter if your next vehicle is electric.
Mar 24, 20192 min read


Powershift Young and Rising 2019
I attended “Powershift 2019”, a youth summit held in Ottawa, February 14 to 18th. Hundreds of people showed up from all over Canada...
Mar 5, 20192 min read


The Power of Song and Play: Where Art Meets Activism
The campaign against climate change has found a new ally in the arts community.
Jan 28, 20192 min read

