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Vernon council approves controversial rezoning with protection plan for at-risk herons
The City of Vernon has mandated that an environmental protection plan to safeguard the great…
North Okanagan chicken farm fined $39K after worker’s arm caught in machine
An Armstrong chicken farm has been fined almost $39,000 after an employee suffered serious injuries…
Okanagan Tory MPs call on feds to do more in fight against aquatic invasive species
COVID-19 travel restrictions mean more Canadians and their boats are heading to the Okanagan this…
B.C. plan to hold youth in hospital after overdose may have unforeseen consequences: Youth workers
The B.C. NDP's plan to involuntarily hold teens for up to one week following an…
B.C. Parks will ‘review’ provincial park possibility for North Okanagan lakeside property
B.C. Parks will review the possibility of turning a 234-acre property near Vernon on Okanagan…
Coldstream reopens Kal Beach
The District of Coldstream has reopened Kalamalka Beach, along with other beaches, boat launches and…
MLAs, school board and Interior Health all holding virtual town hall meetings
Okanagan residents will soon have an opportunity to ask questions from their elected officials in…
Fireworks, lanterns and open burns banned in B.C.
Don't expect to see fireworks, sky lanterns or to get an open burn going in…
There’s no shortage of booze but B.C. Liquor Stores set to reduce hours
B.C. Liquor Stores have announced a reduction in store hours but stress recently seen empty…
UPDATE: 40 new COVID-19 cases in B.C.; 3 in Interior Health region
There are three more cases of COVID-19 within the Interior Health region, taking the total…
UPDATE: B.C. government says 45 new COVID-19 cases; 2 in Interior Health region
There are 45 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. taking the total number to 231. The…
How Kelowna City Hall is fostering innovation and transforming how we see the future of the city
Creativity doesn’t work in a vacuum The creation of Kelowna’s ModelCity Future is not only…
Kelowna may quit giving a break to those who pay their property taxes late
From Kamloops to Cranbrook, Vernon to Penticton, most property owners have the same choice –…
Kelowna to get $100,000 from province to help Tolko workers
Kelowna is getting $100,000 from the province to help deliver supports to Tolko workers and…
West Kelowna taxes nudging the five per cent mark for 2020
City of West Kelowna staff is proposing a 4.8 per cent property tax increase for…