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Where, when and how to vote in Penticton Oct. 15
B.C. voters will be choosing their next local and regional governments this weekend on Oct.…
Tk’emlúps Tim Hortons top seller of donuts in Canada during fundraiser for residential school survivors
When Tim Hortons held its Orange Sprinkle Donuts fundraiser, a Tk’emlúps shop sold 2,300 on the…
NDP’s Richard Cannings wins 3rd straight victory in South Okanagan-West Kootenay
The NDP's Richard Cannings remains the undefeated champion of the South Okanagan-West Kootenay electoral district…
More signs vandalized for Kelowna election candidates
The Liberal candidate vying to become the next Kelowna-Lake Country MP says more of his…
$25K needed to finish movie in Kamloops
The pandemic comedy thriller, Outrunners, filmed in Kamloops last year is approaching completion, and the…
Letter campaign to bolster recreation sites, trails in B.C. launched
The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia would like to see the province beef up…
Kamloops woman collecting purses for Women’s Shelter
Do you have a gently used purse and a desire to help others? Now's your…
Speed still kills: Police in B.C. targeting lead-footed drivers during pandemic
Although there is more free space on the roadways in B.C. due to the impacts…
Kelowna-Lake Country Election 2019: How does your candidate view a woman’s right to choose
KELOWNA -In case you missed it, abortion has re-emerged as a topic of conversation this…
She’s young, vegan and vying to be the next MP in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo
KAMLOOPS – She’s a university student, an animal activist and hopes to be the next Member…
Kelowna mayor spent big on 2018 re-election campaign
KELOWNA – Mayor Colin Basran didn’t scrimp on his 2018 re-election campaign, breaking the spending…
Five Vernon city council candidates to watch this election
VERNON – The 2018 municipal election campaign is now well under way and candidates have…
Chevrolet looking for Cruze owners for national ad campaign
Do you own a Chevrolet Cruze? If so, you could be part of a national…
Vernon’s Upper Room Mission needs your help stockpiling 250 pairs of underwear
VERNON – It’s a basic necessity most of us take for granted: underwear. The Upper…
Campaign expenses revealed for newly elected North Okanagan-Shuswap MP
VERNON – North Okanagan-Shuswap MP Mel Arnold’s win in the October 2015 election was helped…
ELECTION 2015: This probably isn’t the attention vandals intended when they hit Conservative election signs in Vernon
'IF YOU WANT TO SCRIBBLE SOMETHING, GO TO THE BALLOT BOX ON VOTING DAY.' VERNON - A damaged federal election sign making its rounds on social media is just the tip of the iceberg for one North Okanagan-Shuswap party. Vernon resident Chris Van der Molen walked out of his house Sunday morning to find vandals...
ELECTION 2015: Mulcair plans Vernon visit
VERNON - The leader of the NDP will stop in Vernon next week. Tom Mulcair is visiting Tuesday, Sept. 1, to help launch local candidate Jacqui Gingras’ campaign in the North Okanagan-Shuswap riding. The public event is happening at Gingras’ office at 3023 30 Avenue starting at noon. Other party leaders Justin Trudeau, Stephen Harper...
Vernon’s Light a Bulb campaign needs a boost
VERNON - The Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation is extending its annual Light a Bulb campaign in the hopes of reaching its $250,000 goal. Despite raising $235,721, the campaign is $14,279 short. Money raised will go toward equipment and furnishings for the Tower of Care’s top two floors. “We hoped to have the campaign wrapped up...
Vote Elephant Storage signs mock actions at Vernon City Hall
VERNON - When he heard his city councillors were openly breaking one of their own bylaws, Vernon resident Wade Cantalope decided to have some fun. You may have noticed a slightly unusual political sign along the roadways: Vote Elephant Storage Centre. Cantalope, who owns the storage company, isn’t actually running in the election. His campaign...
This is who’s running for city council so far
PENTICTON - There is a growing list of candidates bidding for a spot on city council and there's still almost two months until ballots are cast. Coun. John Vassilaki and Coun. Andrew Jakubeit are both giving up their council seats for a chance at being mayor, and former councillor Wes Hopkin's seat is also vacant....
Council signs off on election restrictions
KELOWNA – A bylaw passed by councillors Monday caps the number of election signs you can legally display on your property. Effective immediately, no private or public places can display more than two signs for any single candidate. According to Karen Needham, the changes have been made as a result of concerns raised by council...