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Penticton boosts waterfront area security amid rising police calls

A B.C. lakeside city puts $130K toward cameras and calm as its waterfront sees more police calls.

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Penticton city council has approved nearly $130,000 to boost security at the city's waterfront area, citing a rise in police calls to the location. The funding will go toward safety improvements including the installation of additional CCTV surveillance cameras.

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This week, city council approved nearly $130,000 in funding to improve safety measures in the area, including the installation of additional CCTV cameras.

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