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Small businesses struggle with costs of increasing crime in Kamloops, Okanagan
Social disorder on the streets appears to be growing and with that, the costly damages…

One revenue source Thompson-Okanagan cities won’t even consider
Local governments have limited ability to raise money to run their towns and cities. So…

Kamloops, Okanagan businesses getting backlash from customers over COVID-19 protocols
Before the COVID-19 outbreak, Gail Lawson enjoyed working front desk at Kelowna's Best Western because of…

Province says it’s ‘not business as usual’ but malls in Okanagan, Kamloops stay open
It seems to defy instructions given by the province and is in stark contrast with…

Four candidates who say the best way to help Vernon street issues is to help the homeless
VERNON – Issues with homeless and street crime pushed its way to the top of…

A pat on the head for Kelowna businesses that allow dogs inside during summer
KELOWNA – When hot weather settles in, responsible dog owners everywhere are forced to make…

When it’s hot, these Kelowna businesses give dogs a break
KELOWNA – Customers and staff of close to 30 local businesses have added their names…

Merchants air mixed feelings about downtown Vernon market
VERNON - Vernon has some hard data on how downtown merchants feel about the summertime Avenue Market, and while it's not all good there is support to keep the market going. Survey results show businesses have mixed feelings about the market, which runs on Friday evenings on 30 Avenue during the summer. Of 143 surveys sent...