local government

Conservation group seeking City of Penticton help to rejuvenate oxbows
PENTICTON – A Penticton conservation group is looking for help from the city to restore…
Vernon Kin Race Track decade-old legal battle finally over
VERNON – The thunder of horses hoofs will not be returning to the Kin Race…

Regional directors looking for sideroad improvements told not to get their hopes up
PENTICTON – Regional district directors have no end of highway and road projects they would…

Preliminary tax increase set for West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – West Kelowna residents will have a chance to sound off about a…

West Kelowna giving major boost to fire department
KELOWNA – Eight new firefighters are going to join West Kelowna Fire Rescue as soon…

It could be spring before Kelowna’s priorities are made public
KELOWNA – The first of five private sessions was held by Kelowna city council yesterday…

Rush hour traffic through Kelowna is as good as it’s going to get
KELOWNA – Traffic light coordination isn’t supposed to mean hitting nothing but red lights. That’s…

Kamloops councillor wants city to reverse downtown parking meter rate hike
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops city councillor wants the city to rollback downtown street parking rates.…

Central Okanagan local governments shutting down for Christmas
Local governments in the Central Okanagan will be reducing services over the Christmas holidays. Here's…

Facebook group sparks Enderby council debate on crime spike
ENDERBY – In the last few weeks, Lori Heins has noticed a sharp uptick in…

Overpasses promoted to reduce traffic congestion through West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – The new West Kelowna city council has taken a new approach to…

City of Penticton attempts to shut down pot shop
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton continues to enforce its present cannabis bylaws as it…

North Okanagan politicians have a plan to make Greater Vernon Cultural Centre even easier on taxpayers
VERNON – The Greater Vernon Cultural Centre could move a lot smoother to fruition if…

Council on side with Mayor’s vision for Kelowna’s future
KELOWNA – It will be two or three months before Kelowna city council sets its…

Kamloops all candidate forum touches on wide range of topics
KAMLOOPS – Voters had questions ranging from cannabis business licences to affordable housing at the…