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Downtown Penticton breezeway to be gated at night
Penticton’s 200-block breezeway will be gated overnight in an effort to reduce unwanted activities in…

Penticton city council says no to higher density in controversial subdivision
Penticton city council has said no to higher density in a proposed controversial development on…

Penticton council to decide next steps for controversial development on Spiller Road
A controversial development proposal for Spiller Road in Penticton will come before city council next…

Kamloops council to consider motion urging feds to decriminalize illicit drugs
In the midst of an opioid crisis and Kamloops experiencing a surge in overdose deaths…

Kamloops to continue Nobel Creek Irrigation System at cost of $1.7 million
The City of Kamloops will continue operating the Nobel Creek Irrigation system until 2023 while…

The living are being asked to weigh in on what happens with the dead in Kamloops
Kamloops cemeteries are running out of room and the city is calling on the living…

Booze on the beach rejected by Vernon city council
Vernon residents won't get the chance to legally drink booze on the beach after city…

Kamloops council meetings may soon be open to public in new location
Kamloops residents may soon be able to voice their concerns to city council in person.…

Kamloops retail outlets, restaurants temporarily allowed to expand outdoors
Some Kamloops restaurants and shops will be moving outdoors until the fall. Kamloops city council…

Free parking in downtown Kamloops coming to an end
Free parking in downtown Kamloops is coming to an end. Kamloops city council has voted…

Plans for Okanagan plastic bag bans awaiting Victoria decision
Lake Country is the latest municipality to consider a plastic bag ban. Salmon Arm is…

Penticton reducing operating hours for public washrooms in wake of vandalism
PENTICTON – The public washrooms in Penticton have barely opened for the summer season and…

Crime, vagrancy and location of safe injection site on agenda for Vernon town hall meeting
VERNON – The people will have an opportunity to have a say on the location…

Kelowna bike share program could be electric this summer
KELOWNA – The bicycle share program that’s expected to get off the ground in the…

City council looking to expand short-term rental regulations in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Kelowna council has proved it's listening to taxpayers on the Airbnb issue and…