Omland Heal Chartered Professional Accountants

Thank you Penticton!

We are thrilled to be in the running for Best of Penticton! Votes are open until May 12 at 3:00pm. We appreciate your support!

Our office definitely does not look this calm and quiet these days! We are deep in tax season and happy to be serving our many clients through this time of year.

Support Discovery House with their soup fundraiser:

Did you know that you can sign up to be a monthly donor to South Okanagan Women in Need Society? This month, all new monthly donors will have their first donation matched! Double the support and and easy way to invest in our community:

Be part of sustaining safety in our community 💜

When you give monthly, you help SOWINS provide steady, trauma-informed care so women and children in the South Okanagan can access support whenever they need it. Your ongoing support allows us to plan ahead, respond to changing needs, and make safety available every day.

Thanks to our generous donors, Erin & Matt, this March, all new monthly donors will have their first gift matched, doubling the impact of your generosity.

Join our monthly donor community today and make your first gift count.

🔗 https://bit.ly/SOWINSMakeItMonthly

We are well into tax season! For most individuals, the deadline to file is April 30, 2026, and any amounts owed must also be paid by this date.

By filing on time, you will begin or continue to receive the benefit and credit payments you are eligible for, and you may even get a refund.

Here is a helpful link from the Canada Revenue Agency to answer any questions you may have:

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/important-dates-individuals.html

Have breakfast with our mayor tomorrow to learn what’s ahead for our city:

Penticton’s Business & Community Leaders – Join the Conversation

State of the City with City of Penticton Mayor Bloomfield hosted by Penticton Chamber

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 | 7:30AM - 9:00AM | OKANAGAN COLLEGE

Pre-registration is required to ensure seating for all guests.
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4lixVSZ

The Penticton Chamber of Commerce invites you to our annual State of the City a signature community event bringing together local leaders, businesses, and residents.

Hear directly from Mayor Bloomfield as he shares updates on the City’s priorities, progress, and vision for the year ahead. The morning will also include a fireside chat, offering insight into the opportunities and challenges shaping Penticton’s future.

Ticket includes Deluxe Breakfast Buffet provided by The Kitchen by Abul Adame

Whether you’re part of the business community or simply interested in what’s ahead for Penticton, everyone is welcome to attend.

City of Penticton - Municipality
Start Here Penticton
Okanagan College - Penticton Campus

For one last time we will spring ahead and then Daylight Savings Time will no longer exist in our province:

When we turn the clocks ahead on March 8, it will be the last time change ever for BC.

We're making Daylight Saving Time permanent, with a new time zone called Pacific Time (PT).

It aligns us with the Yukon, which stopped changing its clocks in 2020. PT will be aligned with Alberta and other regions on Mountain Standard Time in the winter, and with California, Washington, Oregon and other Pacific Standard Time regions the rest of the year.

This change is better for our health, our routines, and gives us an extra hour of daylight during those dark winter months. It also simplifies life for businesses and service providers—and for everyone who’s said they’re ready for a permanent change.

Learn more: News.gov.bc.ca/33415

Saving for retirement in Canada isn’t just about setting money aside.

It’s about building a tax-efficient retirement strategy that helps your savings grow and keeps your tax bill low.

Whether you’re a high earner nearing retirement or just starting out, understanding how retirement planning in Canada works, especially when it comes to minimizing taxes, can make a significant difference in your long-term financial security.

Learn more: https://www.bccpa.ca/news-events/cpabc-newsroom/2026/february/tax-efficient-retirement-strategies-in-canada/