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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

Okanagan’s ‘biggest’ home and reno show in Penticton this weekend

Okanagan’s ‘biggest’ home and reno show in Penticton this weekend

On Sunday bring your appetite and an extra $5 for the Builders’ Pancake Breakfast for SOWINS
Penticton-Summerland student info may have been accessed in cyber attack

Penticton-Summerland student info may have been accessed in cyber attack

Email sent home saying students files, including contact info, class photo are vulnerable
He’s back: Poilievre wants to have coffee with Penticton

He’s back: Poilievre wants to have coffee with Penticton

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at the Penticton Seniors’ Centre March 9
Penticton hospital gift shop presents $40K to oncology clinic campaign

Penticton hospital gift shop presents $40K to oncology clinic campaign

Trinkets and Treasures is having a 30% off sale March 6-8 to raise even more money
James and Jamesy bring their Easy as Pie tour to Penticton

James and Jamesy bring their Easy as Pie tour to Penticton

The British comedy duo who brought us O Christmas Tea now present a new show
Osoyoos business owner thanks community after devastating fire

Osoyoos business owner thanks community after devastating fire

‘I love this little town and I’ll get things cleaned up as soon as possible’ said Loco Amigos owner
Last chance to skate on Penticton’s outdoor rink

Last chance to skate on Penticton’s outdoor rink

The rink is closing for the season with Activate Penticton looking ahead to handle hockey challenges
Penticton grieves loss of Discovery House’s ‘bright light’

Penticton grieves loss of Discovery House’s ‘bright light’

Jerome Abraham died after a courageous battle with cancer
Happy Leap Day from an Okanagan chipmunk

Happy Leap Day from an Okanagan chipmunk

This year has 366 days instead of the regular 365
One of South Okanagan’s most beloved, historic buildings is falling apart

One of South Okanagan’s most beloved, historic buildings is falling apart

Kaleden Hotel, built 1911, is no longer structurally sound and carries $2M to fix it
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