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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.…
Kamloops urban planning presentation comes just in time for election
An American author, speaker and self-described "recovering" engineer is bringing his presentation on urban planning…
Kamloops missed out on $1M in grant money for homeless supports
Kamloops received a $1.47 million provincial grant to support the local homeless population from the…
Winners of Kelowna’s top citizens awards to be announced virtually in April
Given COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings, there will be no gala dinner to honour Kelowna’s…
Kelowna strikes blow for housing affordability by limiting short-term rentals
KELOWNA – Despite the fact that the majority of speakers at a public hearing last…
Where to meet your Kamloops civic election candidates
KAMLOOPS – Those looking to find out more from the candidates running in the Kamloops…
Here are the winners of the annual Kelowna Community Awards
KELOWNA – The winners of the 43rd annual Kelowna Community Awards were announced at a ceremony…
Vernon city council decides to demolish Civic Arena
VERNON – The City of Vernon has decided to move ahead with demolition of the…
Election season officially here
KAMLOOPS - While current council members and several others have already announced their intention to run for city council this fall they can now make it official. As of this week nomination packages are available at City Hall and online for those wishing to run for mayor, council or school trustee. The packages must be...
New Vernon mayor and council sworn into office
VERNON - Vernon’s new council members officially took their seats for the next four years Monday evening. Mayor Akbal Mund, incumbents Bob Spiers, Juliette Cunningham, Catherine Lord, and Brian Quiring, along with new councillors Scott Anderson and Dalvir Nahal were sworn into office by Justice Mayland McKimm to a packed room at City Hall. “Collectively,...
West Kelowna candidates forum tonight
WEST KELOWNA – On the day advanced voting opens across the valley, candidates for mayor, councillor and school trustee will be at Constable Neil Bruce Middle School in West Kelowna Wednesday night for the first all candidates forum. The three part forum, organized by the Westside Board of Trade, starts with candidates for council at 6:30...
Budget meetings start now in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Last year the city decided to begin hosting budget meetings earlier than normal to help engage residents and separate the core budget from the additional requests. This year they are beginning even earlier — this week, in fact. City service levels will be up for discussion at two different sessions on Wednesday, Oct....
Vernon council candidate has a legacy to honour
VERNON - The latest person to announce her candidacy for a Vernon City Council seat says she has politics in her blood — after all, her grandfather was an Alderman for the city 50-plus years ago. Kari Gares was born in Vernon and has a degree from UBCO in history and psychology. She describes herself...