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Kelowna homeless non-profit bouncing back after government grant expired
A Kelowna non-profit group that works with homeless people in the community is one of…
Vernon taxpayers likely to subsidize Coldstream residents public pool use
A breakdown in negotiations between the City of Vernon and the District of Coldstream could…
City of Vernon says its ‘good news’ taxes won’t increase as much as anticipated
City of Vernon spending is set to increase by almost five per cent his year,…
Cities in Thompson-Okanagan look at raising taxes to pay for RCMP salary hike
Thompson-Okanagan cities are preparing for a salary increase for the RCMP detachments they contract. The…
Property taxes going up by just under 1% in Kamloops
The City of Kamloops has raised property taxes by the lowest amount in a decade.…
Interest growing in Penticton’s lake to lake cycling route
Public interest in a lake to lake cycling route through the City of Penticton is…
Trans-Canada widening at Chase expected to begin in September
Construction on the $260 million worth improvement planned for the Trans-Canada Highway in the Chase…
Kamloops councillors cut budget increase in response to pandemic
The City of Kamloops is cutting some projects and digging deep to find savings to…
Vernon homeowners looking at almost 5% tax hike for 2020
Vernon residents are looking at a property tax increase just shy of five per cent…
Here’s what $81 more a year in taxes will get you in Kelowna in 2020
The average Kelowna homeowner will be billed an extra $81 on their property taxes in…
Renovated downtown Kelowna Water Park should be open this summer
KELOWNA – One of Kelowna's top summer attractions is getting a facelift in the coming…
West Kelowna giving major boost to fire department
KELOWNA – Eight new firefighters are going to join West Kelowna Fire Rescue as soon…
Lake Country opening financial plan for public discussion
LAKE COUNTRY – Lake Country residents will have their say on the proposed financial plan…
North Okanagan Fire Training Centre budget and improvement plan gets green light
VERNON – The North Okanagan Fire Training Centre's ambitious plan for the next four years…
No hint from Kelowna council on where it will fall on projected tax increase
KELOWNA – After a lengthy presentation on Kelowna’s financial status today, Kelowna city council made…
Here are some of the things Kelowna taxpayers will get by paying an extra $7.33 a month
KELOWNA – The average Kelowna homeowner will pay an extra $88 in property taxes next…
Kelowna taxpayers could pay 4.4 per cent more in 2019
KELOWNA – City staff are calling for a 2.45 per cent tax increase in 2019,…
Kamloops city council passes 3.38 per cent tax increase
KAMLOOPS – The cost of owning a home in the City of Kamloops is going…
Vernon 2019 provisional budget slightly bigger than 2018
VERNON – Vernon city councillors have passed the 2019 provisional budget, which is a shade…
Changes in property tax rates on the horizon in Central Okanagan
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – The first draft of the Central Okanagan Regional District financial plan is…
North Okanagan politicians frustrated by lack of communication with B.C. RCMP
VERNON – Vernon city council is concerned the B.C. RCMP is making decisions without consulting…
Kamloops on budget for snow removal this year: streets manager
KAMLOOPS – As the city faces yet another snowfall warning, the man in charge of…
What do you want to see in the City of Kamloops’s five-year plan?
KAMLOOPS – It's time to tell the City of Kamloops what you want to see…
Almost back to business as usual for Budget Rental Car after suspicious fire
KAMLOOPS – More than one month after a suspected arson at a rental car business…