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Rob Munro
Rob Munro has a long history in journalism after starting an underground newspaper in Whitehorse called the Yukon Howl in 1980. He spent five years at the 100 Mile Free Press, starting in the darkroom, moving on to sports and news reporting before becoming the advertising manager. He came to Kelowna in 1989 as a reporter for the Kelowna Daily Courier, and spent the 1990s mostly covering city hall. For most of the past 20 years he worked full time for the union representing newspaper workers throughout B.C. He’s returned to his true love of being a reporter with a special focus on civic politics
Interior’s only Liberal MP is letting Trudeau speak for him on the ethics file
KELOWNA – Kelowna-Lake Country Liberal MP Stephen Fuhr has declined to update his position on…
Central Okanagan politicians combine to call out province on ride-sharing rules
KELOWNA – Central Okanagan mayors and other government leaders have signed a letter calling on…
This could finally be the end for the Airport Inn in Lake Country
After more than a decade of legal wrangling, Lake Country council will be asked on…
Why you might recognize scenes from movie Light of My Life
A major motion picture with “A List” actors is opening in Canada and the U.S.…
Emergency forces water to be shut off in parts of West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – Water supplies have been shut off to parts of Boucherie Centre in…
Another ghost bike will be installed in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Following the death of a cyclist earlier this week, the Kelowna Area Cycling…
Fire, pestilence and what remains of B.C.’s forestry industry
KELOWNA – The crises in the Interior forest industry that led to a number of…
UPDATED: Vandalized Kelowna distillery says if you want to help — have a drink
KELOWNA – A local distillery is putting a lighthearted and positive spin on its second…
B.C. Liquor branch calls for edible cannabis supplier
With the next stage of cannabis legalization slated for Oct. 17, the B.C. Liquor Distribution…
Saskatchewan fugitive wanted for sex assault, unlawful confinement last seen in B.C.
A man wanted in Saskatchewan on a number of charges including sexual assault was last…
Helping ease the loss of beloved pets in the Thompson Okanagan
KELOWNA -Humans suffering through the loss of a beloved pet will soon be able to…
You probably can’t afford this Kelowna addiction treatment centre
KELOWNA – At $18,000 per month, not too many people with drug or alcohol addictions…
UPDATE: Bomb scare over, Enterprise Way in Kelowna re-opened
KELOWNA – A bomb scare at a car dealership prompted Kelowna Mounties to shut down…
Cyclist dies after crash with semi truck in Kelowna
KELOWNA – A 69-year-old Kelowna man has died after a collision with a tractor yesterday,…
Even with rain, Kelowna hotels expect a banner year
KELOWNA – Everything shows growth in the hotel/motel world in Kelowna this year as rain…