City of Penticton involves police after municipal staff targeted with 'hateful and targeted comments' online (Penticton)
The city said recent posts crossed into harassment and threats, and it will support staff while working with police on the investigation.
- On Wednesday, the City of Penticton referred social media comments targeting municipal staff to the RCMP for investigation, while affirming the public's right to question decisions.
- Officials cited "a series of ongoing and hateful and targeted comments" comprising threats, sexualized remarks, and harassment, clarifying that these public posts "may have crossed that line."
- City Manager Anthony Haddad emphasized an "important distinction" between policy criticism and personal attacks, stating staff deserve a workplace free from "personal and degrading behaviour."
- Residents are encouraged to use official channels like council meetings or written submissions to participate in the democratic process, as the city continues working with police.
- An August 2025 incident saw Haddad and Penticton Mayor Julius Bloomfield condemn threats against senior staff; the city maintains "respectful dialogue is essential to a healthy community.
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City of Penticton involves police after municipal staff targeted with 'hateful and targeted comments' online (Penticton)
The City of Penticton has involved local police after dealing with attacks on social media targeting municipal staff. In a press release issued Wednesday, the city cited "a series of ongoing and hateful and targeted comments," adding that personal attacks, degrading comments sexualized rem...
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The City of Penticton is condemning a series of ongoing and hateful and targeted comments directed at City staff on social media and confirms that the matter has been referred to the Penticton RCMP for investigation.
Penticton - City condemns harassment and hateful comments directed at staff; matter referred to RCMP
The City of Penticton is condemning a series of ongoing and hateful and targeted comments directed at City staff on social media and confirms that the matter has been referred to the Penticton RCMP fo. . .
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