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Long-serving Penticton politician Jake Kimberley steps down for health reasons
Penticton councillor and former mayor Jake Kimberley has announced his resignation from council. The long-serving…
Kamloops councillor handed eight safety violations after stores robbed
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops business owner and city councillor is still picking up the pieces…
iN VIDEO: Tour of iconic Vernon Greyhound bus depot
VERNON – The Vernon bus depot has been a fixture in the city for decades.…
Where they live: Here are the neighbourhoods Kamloops council candidates call home
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops municipal election is this Saturday so it's time to decide who…
Kamloops city councillor getting into the cannabis business
KAMLOOPS – An incumbent Kamloops city councillor seeking re-election is hoping to open a cannabis…
Six fresh faces hoping to bring their visions to Kamloops city council
KAMLOOPS – Incumbent councillors often have advantages in local elections because they have name recognition…
Seven candidates who think bylaws and community groups can help tackle crime in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Major crime and gang violence have been a concern to Kamloops RCMP for several…
Vernon councillor known as city’s financial watchdog dies suddenly
VERNON – A longtime Vernon councillor has died. Coun. Bob Spiers, 71, passed away last night,…
Vernon city councillor elected new interim leader of B.C. Conservative Party
VERNON – Vernon city councillor Scott Anderson says he will maintain his duties in local…
Kelowna city councillor recovering from surgery
KELOWNA – Kelowna city councillor Charlie Hodge is recovering after surgery to remove dead bone…
Miscalculation on election night means a different Armstrong councillor is celebrating
ARMSTRONG - A tallying mistake on election night means an Armstrong woman who thought she’d won a seat on council is getting some bad news. On Saturday night, the City of Armstrong reported Helen Jackson earned 425 votes in the civic election, enough to beat Lance McGregor, with 403 votes, for the sixth councillor seat....
Vernon voters welcome cultural diversity to city hall
"THIS IS AN ACCOMPLISHMENT AND A FEAT" VERNON - Vernon’s rich cultural diversity is being reflected and celebrated on the community’s new city council. In the 2014 civic election, voters elected Akbal Mund for mayor and Dalvir Nahal for city councillor, making them the first individuals of South Asian heritage to sit on Vernon city council....
Former councillor defines his legacy, offers advice for incoming politicians
After serving three terms on Penticton City Council, John Vassilaki figured it was time to step up or step out. That was Vassilaki’s reasoning behind his recent bid to win the mayor’s position in the November 15 municipal election, when he was defeated by Andrew Jakubeit. "After 12 years in office, I felt my only...
ELECTION 2014: Jakubeit new mayor of Penticton
PENTICTON - The votes are in and Andrew Jakubeit is the new mayor of Penticton, beating out former councillor and colleague John Vassilaki and local businessman Jukka Laurio. Jakubeit won by more than 2,000 votes with a total of 5,126 votes. “I just want to say thank you,” he said after the win. “The whole...
Former Coun. Hopkin endorses Jakubeit for mayor
PENTICTON - Former Coun. Wes Hopkin has officially endorsed his colleague and mayoral candidate Coun. Andrew Jakubeit for the hot seat. In a letter, Hopkin said his experience working alongside Jakubeit as councillor for three years showed him that Jakubeit has the leadership skills to successfully run the city as mayor. Hopkin said he has...