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No bad blood as West Kelowna’s top bureaucrat will help find replacement
KELOWNA – It turned out to be ideal timing for a new West Kelowna council…
Four more retail cannabis store applications going before Kamloops city council
KAMLOOPS – Four more retail cannabis store applications go before Kamloops city council at its…
City of Kamloops wants your feedback on downtown plan
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops residents can have their say on the City's downtown plan at an…
Penticton hires another new chief administrative officer
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton has found a new chief administrative officer. Donny van…
Kelowna council being asked to approve $96 million development plan put on hold last fall
KELOWNA – After months of delay and review, Kelowna city staff are sticking to their…
Penticton begins processing first batch of retail cannabis applications
PENTICTON – The initial application window for those wishing to open cannabis retail outlets in…
Vernon mayor spent 30% less on election campaign than nearest rival
VERNON – Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming spent $9,607 during his election campaign last year, $4,000…
Kelowna mayor spent big on 2018 re-election campaign
KELOWNA – Mayor Colin Basran didn’t scrimp on his 2018 re-election campaign, breaking the spending…
Five-storey building proposed for Front Street parking lot
PENTICTON – Front Street could see another five-storey building constructed in a parking lot in…
Surveillance cameras installed in Polson Park
VERNON – The City of Vernon has installed surveillance cameras in Polson Park. The City's…
Kelowna looks at more ways to get money for roads and parks
KELOWNA – Senior government cutbacks and urban sprawl are labelled as two reasons the City…
Lake Country looking into new bike trail system
LAKE COUNTRY – Building bike trails in the Okanagan might be great for cyclists’ health,…
Two more retail cannabis stores approved by Kamloops city council
KAMLOOPS – Although Kamloops city council voted in favour of two new retail cannabis locations…
Penticton city council moves to implement complete smoking ban in one year
PENTICTON – Penticton city council gave notice to smokers this week, agreeing to push forward…
Closure not an option for Skaha Marina in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton city council, aware of potential pitfalls, treaded cautiously around discussions regarding the…