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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…
Big investment announced for rail trail between Armstrong and Sicamous
SICAMOUS – Efforts to convert the old rail line between Armstrong and Sicamous into a…
Okanagan Rail Trail close to halfway mark of fundraising goal
OKANAGAN – The Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative has received a large grant from the province…
New cash for Greater Vernon Water means costly filtration system may be avoided
VERNON – A partial solution to Greater Vernon’s water quality woes is coming down the…
Funding for clean water tied to ‘surprising’ report on North Okanagan water supply
SPALLUMCHEEN – Spallumcheen residents affected by a longstanding water quality advisory could have clean water…
NDP question timing of Liberal funding announcement for Hullcar water in advance of election
VERNON – The Liberals are being accused of ulterior motives in a recent funding announcement…
Province announces close to $1M for North Okanagan community’s water woes
SPALLUMCHEEN – The provincial government announced funding of close to $1 million today to address…
Early Childhood Education Assistants needed in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – The Okanagan needs early child-care assistants so badly the government is funding training…
UBC Okanagan getting over $40.6M for new learning centre, building upgrades
KELOWNA – Provincial, federal and university contributions have combined for an over $40.6 million investment…
Keeping residents safe a big part of 2017 Vernon budget
VERNON – Costs for several major city services were outlined today as Vernon politicians began…
Vernon homeless camps bound to grow again
VERNON – The camps may be gone, but Vernon’s issues with homelessness aren’t going away.…
Kamloops betting big on technology industry
KAMLOOPS – The city is betting $100,000 it can lure new businesses to Kamloops. The…
Research projects at UBC Okanagan get funding boost
KELOWNA – Twenty-two UBC research projects, including seven at UBCO, in a number of disciplines…