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What Vernon voters need to know ahead of this weekend’s election
VERNON – Voters head to the polls Saturday to elect a new mayor and council…

Where and how to vote in Kelowna and West Kelowna
KELOWNA – Civic election day is on Saturday and you’re going to want to be…

Four candidates who say working with developers is the best way make housing more affordable
VERNON – The high cost of housing is a hot topic this Vernon municipal election…

Kamloops police chief says more training needed for officers catching pot impaired drivers
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP don't yet have the tools to deal with cannabis-impaired drivers as…

Public hearing tonight on cannabis regulations in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops is getting closer to finalizing the framework for cannabis…
Local addictions specialist announces bid for Vernon mayor
VERNON – Darrin Taylor wants to be the next mayor of Vernon. The certified addictions…

Vernon councillor grills Interior Health on claim that 99 per cent of needles are disposed of properly
VERNON – A Vernon city councillor says Interior Health’s claim that it properly disposes of…

Vernon to map hotspots, look at disposal resources after hundreds of discarded needles found
VERNON – The number of discarded needles being found in Vernon continues to climb. In…

Vernon councillor walked through life making every word, every cent and every vote count
VERNON – Bob Spiers left home on Monday morning and walked to Vernon City Hall,…

Vernon council hears details of local opioid overdose crisis
VERNON – Interior Health has the second highest death rate in the province when it…

Homeless storage facility in Kamloops to begin operation in April
KAMLOOPS – A new storage option for people living on the streets is coming to…

Lake Country councillors vote to keep Gable Beach public
LAKE COUNTRY – Gable Beach in Carr’s Landing will remain public after Lake Country councillors…

Lake Country council trying to sell Gable Beach again
LAKE COUNTRY – Lake Country councillors appear determined not to let over 1,500 residents stop…

Bus drivers ask Vernon council to ban smoking in public spaces
VERNON – Vernon transit drivers want the City of Vernon to ban smoking cigarettes, joints…

Kamloops snow removal budget up for debate
KAMLOOPS – How much are you willing to pay for better snow removal? Councillor Donovan…