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Okanagan’s newest library branch won’t require tax increase
The proposed $8 million West Kelowna library branch will come with no additional cost to…

Kelowna middle school expansion, land for new elementary school approved by province
Kelowna’s Dr. Knox Middle School will soon have a new addition to replace nine portables…

Regional board agrees to fund Penticton urgent primary care centre
Fears of centralized health care within the region and anger over a lack of input…

Hospital board to take 2nd look at $1M request for new Penticton urgent care centre
The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital Board will take another look at a $1 million funding request…

Penticton urgent care centre won’t close despite $1M funding shortfall: Interior Health
A refusal by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen's hospital board of directors to provide one-time…

Next steps uncertain as funding for Penticton primary care centre denied
A request for funding for Penticton’s new urgent primary care centre didn’t sit well with…

Kamloops, Kelowna airports biggest winners in latest government COVID funding program
Kelowna International Airport and Kamloops Airport are getting $720,000 each in provincial funding to help…

Okanagan rail trail budget boosted by new funding
Kettle Valley Rail Trail users from Kelowna south to Penticton and west of Summerland should…

Penticton to spend 250K for ‘end of pandemic’ big show at SOEC
Penticton city council wasn’t that interested in allocating additional funds to jump start the South…
Okanagan Rail Trail will finally connect to Predator Ridge
A proposed trail connecting Predator Ridge with the Okanagan Rail Trail has received funding to…

Kamloops to continue Nobel Creek Irrigation System at cost of $1.7 million
The City of Kamloops will continue operating the Nobel Creek Irrigation system until 2023 while…

Kal Rotary divvies up $185K to local charities
From new mountain bike trails in Kal Park to a roof over the Lavington skating…

Kamloops seniors receive $100,000 in funding for community-based services
KAMLOOPS – The provincial government has provided the Centre for Seniors Information B.C. Interior Society…

Kamloops rental company donates $500,000 to RIH Foundation
KAMLOOPS — A local rental business has announced a $500,000 commitment to the Royal Inland…
Buy a used book, help make North Shore brighter
KAMLOOPS — Kamloops residents can expect to see more action on the sidewalks of Tranquille…