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Monique Tamminga

Monique Tamminga

Monique brings 20 years of award-winning journalism experience to the role of editor at the Penticton Western News. Of those years, 17 were spent working as a senior reporter and acting editor with the Langley Advance Times, a Black Press newspaper on the Coast. Monique has won several national, provincial and local media awards for investigative journalism, best hard news story and best opinion pieces, to name a few. She sees the role of a reporter as a privilege and each person's story should be treated with respect. She made the life-changing move to Penticton with her husband, son and very old black lab in 2018. She is also a certified education assistant and worked full-time in a local elementary school, as well as a substitute teacher throughout SD67 before that. It had been a fulfilling role and reinforced her love for children. But, reporting is in her blood and she appreciates the opportunity to tell Penticton's stories. 'In my opinion, being a journalist is one of the most exciting jobs a person can have because we get to meet fascinating people, tell their stories, celebrate community successes, help bring issues to the forefront and give a voice to the unheard. And sometimes, if we are lucky, we get to help make a change for the better.' Monique is loving life in Penticton. Where else can you live where there is not one, but two gorgeous lakes, kilometres of public beaches and warm and swimmable water? It's also home to a vibrant arts community, a compassionate charity base, talented athletes and an exciting culinary scene. It's also home to the best wines and craft beer in the world. Not to mention, there is no rush hour here and you can get from lake to lake in 10 minutes, no matter what time of day. Why didn't I move here sooner?

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editor@pentictonwesternnews.com

Recent Work by Monique

Give Penticton’s youth a lift campaign kicks off on Giving Tuesday

Give Penticton’s youth a lift campaign kicks off on Giving Tuesday

Local supporter Carl Peterson pledges to match donations to youth centre until Dec. 15
So many events to feel festive this weekend in South Okanagan

So many events to feel festive this weekend in South Okanagan

Sip back in time aboard the SS Sicamous, take in Oliver’s Light Up and Naramata’s Winter Wine Fest
Glass half full for future of challenged B.C. wine industry

Glass half full for future of challenged B.C. wine industry

TIME Wine’s Christa-Lee McWatters speaks to Penticton Rotary about ‘unprecedented challenges’
Penticton evacuation orders remain as work begins to stabilize rock face

Penticton evacuation orders remain as work begins to stabilize rock face

Crews raising the height of the current retaining wall to stop falling rock
Penticton declares local state of emergency for threat of rock slide

Penticton declares local state of emergency for threat of rock slide

There are 25 homes that remain on evacuation order
She’s Still Here book launch party at Penticton Art Gallery

She’s Still Here book launch party at Penticton Art Gallery

Carl Meadows MC’s Thursday night’s event with proceeds going to SOWINS and the gallery
Penticton MLA joins former MLA against ‘unacceptable’ 8.7% tax increase

Penticton MLA joins former MLA against ‘unacceptable’ 8.7% tax increase

Rick Thorpe has several suggestions on how to bring down increase to around 3.5%
Extra transit added from Osoyoos to Penticton for the holidays

Extra transit added from Osoyoos to Penticton for the holidays

Additional Friday service in between Osoyoos and Penticton starting Dec. 1
Transgender Day of Remembrance outside Penticton City Hall

Transgender Day of Remembrance outside Penticton City Hall

Everyone is welcome to meet at city hall for a candle light vigil and walk Monday, Nov. 20
Penticton students ready to pick up food items for 10,000 Tonight

Penticton students ready to pick up food items for 10,000 Tonight

Students will pick up non perishables at home steps or driveway on Thursday, Nov. 23