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Shuswap MLA calls Premier’s election call ‘absolutely disgusting’
News of a snap election called early today by B.C. Premier John Horgan is not…
The history of Oyama’s isthmus shows it’s far from untouched
While a petition asking the District of Lake Country to leave the Oyama waterfront "natural…
New $75M West Kelowna water treatment will only cost users $34 more annually on tax bill
On the surface it may look like West Kelowna’s Rose Valley water treatment plant has…
Vernon to sell land for Cultural Centre to regional district for $2.5M
The City of Vernon will sell the future downtown site of the Greater Vernon Cultural…
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…