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In secret, OKIB council members awarded themselves a huge pay increase
Behind closed doors, the Okanagan Indian Band council have voted themselves up to 50% pay…
‘Absurd’: Vernon council approves dense development miles from downtown
A move by Vernon council to approve a 57-unit development on a hilly five-acre plot…
New Chief and Council elected for Splatsin
The election results are in and this evening, Jan. 23, Splatsin’s new Chief and Council…
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…
Breaking the rules: Vernon council approves pool permits after the fact
To appease the owners of two multi-million dollar Vernon homes, council has OK'd the building…
Bowlers roll out idea to save Vernon’s Lincoln Lanes
After a year of the market with no takers, a group of bowlers has pitched…
North Okanagan’s top cop critical about drug decriminalization rollout
While the decriminalization of small amounts of hard drugs has been controversial, Vernon RCMP Supt.…
New Kamloops mayor may have crossed a line by directing city-contracted security company
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson stepped beyond his role when he directed a security company under…
Penticton wants answers about impact of nearby prison on crime
What happens to inmates after they complete their sentences at the Oliver Correctional Facility? Penticton…
All-women council ready to rebuild Interior village ravaged by wildfire
An all-female council will be leading the charge to rebuild the Village of Lytton after…
Vernon council axe controversial mural project
The controversial Behind the Mask mural project has been axed by Vernon council. At today's…
Summerland Mayor Toni Boot seeks council seat after contentious term
Toni Boot is running for re-election in Summerland, but after a divisive experience as mayor,…
Outgoing Penticton city councillor reflects on 14-year tenure
Penticton’s longest-serving city councillor has decided to hang up her hat. Judy Sentes announced she…
Vernon to spend $3M on new computer system
The City of Vernon is going to spend $3.1 million on a new computer system.…
Kelowna golf club suing city saying staff mislead councillors
With a prediction of water bills rising to $75,000 a year, Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club…
Vernon council does u-turn on ‘scary’ public murals
In a u-turn move, Vernon council has blocked its "scary" mural project and sent it…
Penticton council contributes to memorial bench after touching presentation
A campaign to commemorate victims of the opioid crisis with a new memorial bench got…
Vernon councillor rejects province’s suggestion to override municipal housing approvals
As provincial politicians eye greater powers to push through housing without the approval of local…
No gas stations at collision-prone Highway 97 intersection, staffers recommend
A collision-prone intersection across from Antler’s Beach in Peachland probably isn’t the best place to…
Vernon bans spiked deer-killing fences
The City of Vernon has outlawed spiked deer-killing fences. In an unanimous vote today, Feb.…
Crime up 2% in Penticton in 2021: RCMP Supt. Hunter
Penticton RCMP saw crime go down by 4% in the final quarter of 2021 but…
Okanagan city looking at bylaw change to crack down on RVs parking on city streets
Vernon city council is going to decide whether or not to amend a parking bylaw…
Penticton’s 5% rise in crime largely shoplifting, mischief: RCMP
Crime in Penticton rose by 5% over the third quarter of 2021 compared to 2020.…
New 45-unit waterfront subdivision going ahead in Trout Creek
The District of Summerland council has allowed for a 45-unit subdivision to be built along…