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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…
Penticton unveils ‘dream’ for city’s north entrance
Motorists travelling south on Highway 97 from Kelowna will soon notice a much more inviting…
Vernon byelection planning begins following the passing of Coun. Dalvir Nahal
The City of Vernon has to hold a by-election before Jan. 1 to fill the…
Penticton council calls on Interior Health to restore funding to Pathways Addictions Resource Centre
It costs more money to employ two staffers at Interior Health than it did to…
Kamloops city councillor absolves himself of potential conflict of interest
A Kamloops city councillor whose family business takes subsidized tenants from local non-profit agencies determined…
Vernon’s Elk’s Lodge controversy turns to finger-pointing
After accusing the City of Vernon of bullying, the Elk's Lodge will now get the…
B.C. Housing ultimatum to Penticton council extended another day
B.C. Housing says it will wait until tomorrow to hear Penticton council’s response to a…