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Penticton today: Budget to increase for mental health services for young people

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Good morning, Penticton.

There is a 40 per cent chance of showers lat this morning and this afternoon. Tonight mainly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of rain showers changing to 40 per cent chance of flurries. The high for today is 6 C and low is -1 C.

The B.C. government has committed $140 million in its pre-election budget to increase mental health services for young people, to deal with an increase in cases. Read more: B.C. unveils three-year mental health plan

The City of Penticton is following through on a warning given during last year’s budget process that residents should expect significant tax increases over the next few years. Read more: Taxes expected to rise

B.C. and Atlantic Canada are tied for being the most welcoming to refugees, according to a new poll released Monday. Read more: B.C. residents most likely to welcome more refugees

With construction activity underway for the new patient care tower at Penticton RegionalHospital,visitors are reminded of the changes in public parking locations. Read more: Public parking areas at the hospital