Penticton with Jordan West

Highway 97 is Penticton’s main connection north. When it closes, our backup should not be a forest service road. Wildfires, rockslides, and other emergencies have exposed the same vulnerability again and again: Penticton does not have a reliable secondary route connecting it to Kelowna and the rest of the Okanagan. When Highway 97 goes down, passenger traffic can be pushed onto the 201 Forest Serv...

Penticton’s energy opportunity didn’t happen by accident — we’re just not using it. A city bathed in sun. Nearly 300 hours of sunshine in July. Locally owned utilities. And yet when it comes to long-term economic leverage, lower property taxes, and future-proof jobs… we’re thinking too small. In this video, I break down why energy is the 50–100 year prize in North America, why AI and electrificati...

Penticton’s vibrancy problem didn’t happen by accident — we designed it. A beautiful lake. Packed beaches. Strong tourism. And yet when it comes to downtown energy, foot traffic flow, and places that actually feel alive… something breaks. In this video, I break down why Penticton struggles with dead zones, why tourists cluster in only a few areas, and the low-cost lever no one is seriously pulling...

Penticton’s opportunity problem didn’t happen by accident — we designed it. A beautiful lake. Thriving tourism. Award-winning wineries. And yet when it comes to innovation, high-paying jobs, and startup energy… something feels missing. In this video, I break down why Penticton struggles to attract and retain startups, why young talent quietly leaves, and the structural gap no one’s seriously addre...

Penticton’s deer problem didn’t happen by accident — we built it. Deer wandering through neighborhoods feels charming… until it doesn’t. Collisions rise. Aggressive behavior spikes. Costs climb. And suddenly what felt “harmless” becomes a real safety issue. In this video, I break down why Penticton has so many urban deer, why it’s getting worse, and the uncomfortable truth most conversations avoid...

You don’t need a bigger city to build a better future — but you do need the right connections. Penticton has one of the most underrated airports in the country. Short lines. Easy access. Ten minutes from downtown. On paper, it’s a dream. But something isn’t working. In this video, I walk through the real bottleneck holding Penticton back — not tourism, not housing, not ambition — but how we actual...

✨ The Big Idea: 3 Things Penticton Can Fix — Starting Today In just 99 seconds, Jordan West breaks down three real, actionable changes that could immediately improve life in Penticton — not with complaints, not with politics, but with clear vision and practical thinking. Jordan lives here. He raises his family here. He builds businesses here. And in this short, focused video, he lays out what Pen...

Penticton gets talked about like it’s either falling apart or past its prime. But the truth is more interesting — and more hopeful — than that. In this video, Jordan West takes a grounded, honest walk through Penticton to explain why the city is far better than we give it credit for, and why that actually matters if we want to protect its future. Yes — there are real challenges: housing, safety co...

✨ The Big Idea: Why This Channel Exists — And Why Penticton Needs It Now In this short intro video, Jordan West shares why he moved to Penticton, why he fell in love with it instantly, and why he’s worried about where the city is headed. From housing affordability and homelessness to downtown safety, tourism potential, and long-term growth — Jordan lays out the honest truth: Penticton is an incre...

✨ The Bold Question: Should Penticton Ban Smartphones in Schools? In this video, Jordan West breaks down one of the most important decisions Penticton could make for its youth — whether schools should go fully phone-free until Grade 11, bringing back focus, real friendships, higher grades, and calmer classrooms. Jordan — a former BC Ambulance Paramedic turned entrepreneur — walks through the rese...

⚡ See the Full Penticton Homelessness Plan Video 👇: https://youtu.be/Hoy2HjZzq7M?si=jKjiVT0DZcRsySSc ✨ Millions on the Line: Will Penticton Embrace the Tiny Home Village? In this video, Jordan West breaks down one of Penticton’s biggest decisions in years — whether to approve a fully funded 50-unit Tiny Home Village for people experiencing homelessness… or risk losing millions of dollars and le...

How Penticton can solve the affordable housing crisis🏘️ If you love Penticton but know housing has become nearly impossible for the average family — this video is for you. Jordan West breaks down how to build real affordable housing that actually works — with math, not slogans. Using Penticton as a model, Jordan lays out a full plan for 150 affordable homes built on city land, with smart financing...

Penticton’s 10 Biggest Issues (and How We Fix Them — Fast) 💡 If you love Penticton but feel like a few things could be way better — this video is for you. Jordan West breaks down the Top 10 real issues Penticton locals actually care about — from housing affordability and homelessness to clean beaches, youth programs, and year-round jobs — and shares simple, local-first solutions we can start righ...

Can Penticton become Canada’s next digital nomad capital? 🌏 I run a 52-person team from right here in Penticton, and I believe our city is wide open for growth—for locals and remote workers. In this video, I break down the Top 10 reasons Penticton is the perfect city for digital nomads and share a six-move plan to create jobs, boost safety, and keep our community thriving year-round. Chapters 00:...

🔥A single ember can leap Skaha Lake in minutes. Is Penticton truly ready for the next wildfire? In this video, Jordan West breaks down what’s working, what’s missing, and the ONE action you can take tonight to protect your family. Jordan is a former BC Ambulance paramedic turned entrepreneur, now running for Mayor of Penticton with one mission: make this city proactive, not reactive. From wildfir...