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First new student housing in decades coming to some Okanagan College campuses
For the first time in more than 30 years, Okanagan College is getting new student…
206 City of Kelowna employees made more than $100,000 last year
The City of Kelowna’s annual Statement of Financial Information shows that 525 employees working there…
Five candidates now in running to become next mayor of Kamloops
Sadie Hunter is the fifth candidate to join the race to become the the next…
TNRD board chair not running in next election
Ken Gillis won't be running for re-election at the Thompson Nicola Regional District this year.…
City of Kamloops shuts down comments on its Facebook page
Commenters are not allowed on City of Kamloops social media posts anymore. Through its Facebook…
Staff and board expenses down by $34K at TNRD in 2021
Thompson Nicola Regional District elected board and staff spent $34,161 less on expenses like hotel…
West Kelowna mayor’s new salary to be largest per capita of region’s cities
The next mayor of West Kelowna will be making $12,000 more than incumbent Mayor Gord…
Former TNRD CAO Sukh Gill wins award for government waste
An annual award for government waste this year goes to the Thompson Nicola Regional District's…
Director proposes splitting up the Thompson Nicola Regional District
The Thompson Nicola Regional District has more board members than any other district in the…
Town of Spallumcheen sold resident’s land in tax sale without notice
A North Okanagan man who had his property sold for unpaid taxes without him knowing…
Few votes against means Greater Vernon Cultural Centre moving forward
The Regional District of North Okanagan can now move ahead with the Greater Vernon Cultural…
At least one Kamloops councillor won’t be on ballot for 2022 election
Kathy Sinclair is the first Kamloops city councillor to announce intentions to not seek another…
This Thompson Okanagan city is making it easier for parents and caregivers to sit on council
There was no push back at Kamloops City Hall against a motion that would make…
B.C. extends bar and restaurant patio permits for summer
Restaurants and bars have been given a temporary reprieve for the summer and will be…
PUFF, PUFF, PASS: B.C. considers onsite cannabis use at cafes, spas, festivals and more
The B.C. government is toying with the idea of opening the door to cannabis consumption…