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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…
Flood-decimated docks in Lake Country getting much-needed repairs
LAKE COUNTRY – While several Lake Country docks are finally being repaired after flood damage,…
Women getting head injuries from partners at a higher rate than hockey players getting concussions, UBC researcher says
KELOWNA -For every NHL player who suffers a concussion during the season, picture 7,000 Canadian…
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association getting $25,000 for emergency communications
KELOWNA – When a fire breaks out, constant, up-to-date communication is key. The Thompson Okanagan…
Want to throw a neighbourhood party in Kamloops? The City and Fortis will help pay for it
KAMLOOPS — With summer approaching next month, the City of Kamloops and Fortis B.C. are…
Valleyview Secondary is getting an over $32M makeover
KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops high school well over its enrolment capacity will receive a multi-million…
Armstrong approves maintenance to prep for flooding
ARMSTRONG – Armstrong is taking preventative measures by performing maintenance work on a river that…
Vernon business group seeks to jumpstart downtown cycling
VERNON – The Downtown Vernon Association is pedalling a new strategy for boosting the bicycle…
North Okanagan property owners set to vote on wastewater funding
NORTH OKANAGAN – North Okanagan property owners will soon have their say on the funding…
Greater Vernon Cultural Centre shoots for ambitious funding
VERNON – The Regional District of North Okanagan is swinging for the fences when it…
Vernon 2019 provisional budget slightly bigger than 2018
VERNON – Vernon city councillors have passed the 2019 provisional budget, which is a shade…
City of Vernon looking into childcare facility funding
VERNON – Vernon city council tabled a discussion about childcare funding for their first meeting…
New affordable rental housing coming to Kamloops, Okanagan
The province has announced funding for 4,900 new affordable rental homes across the province, including…
Kamloops physiotherapy clinic announces longterm funding for bike trails
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre have partnered with the Kamloops Performance…
Canada 150 funded lights up in West Kelowna sports fields
WEST KELOWNA – The lights are up on West Kelowna sports fields as of yesterday.…
Province makes $23M investment in three Vernon properties to enhance affordable housing
VERNON – The provincial government will purchase and fix up two apartment buildings in Vernon…
Government cash to help Interior communities bounce back from tough tourism season
The government is pouring some cash into communities with struggling tourism sectors due to this…
North Okanagan centre for child victims of abuse at risk as funding dries up
VERNON – A centre that supports child victims of abuse is on uncertain financial ground…
Vernon School District focusses funds on board offices, student supports
VERNON – The Vernon School District plans to bolster programs for mental health, at risk…