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House of Commons debate over Kelowna housing data reveals the art of the spin
Housing data for Kelowna sparked an exchange between a local Member of Parliament and the federal…
10 years since her life came crashing down, Vernon-Monashee’s new MLA offers example of resiliency
It's almost 10 years ago to the day that newly-elected Vernon-Monashee NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu…
BC’s minimum wage set to increase June 1
BC's minimum wage is set to increase to $17.40 from $16.75 on June 1. The…
Osoyoos cuts massive 40% tax and fee hike almost in half
After triggering heated protests from residents, the Town of Osoyoos passed a final tax and…
Manhattan Point homeowners vow to fight Kelowna in court over future parks designation
Property owners on what amounts to a private beach on Okanagan Lake say it’s illegal…
Why Kelowna pays way over assessed value for land it buys
Whenever the City of Kelowna announces a big land purchase, reporters scurry to the BC…
Most British Columbians in favour of province’s new housing policies
A new survey says a majority of British Columbians are in favour of the province's…
New West Kelowna city hall delayed again with more cost overruns
Back in 2016, West Kelowna residents refused twice to allow its city council to borrow…
Big White residents at ‘breaking point’ in fight with Kootenay Boundary regional district
The $100 million worth of construction at Big White mountain this past year was done…
Former Kelowna city manager takes top job in West Kelowna
Ron Mattiusi, who spent 13 years at the top of Kelowna's City Hall before retiring…
Taxation without representation getting a stir in the Central Okanagan
Back in 2005, Westbank First Nation created a five-person Advisory Council so non-members living on…
Public barred from Vernon school board meetings after protest
The Vernon school board is closing meetings to the public indefinitely after dealing with abuse…
Does West Kelowna really need to borrow $8 million for a new firehall?
Thomas Lovell is all in favour of West Kelowna building a new firehall in Lakeview…
How some Thompson-Okanagan communities strive to keep costs, taxes under control
In a year where many BC municipalities are bringing in shockingly high tax increases, some…
Osoyoos chose years of low tax increases, now the bills are due
The widespread outrage in Osoyoos residents expected to pay an additional $1,500 in taxes, sewer…