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Kamloops podcaster gives controversial mayor chance to air grievances
It isn’t typical for Kamloops residents to hear their controversial mayor having a relaxed, unedited…
Kamloops launches investigation into mayor’s practice of recording phone calls
Kamloops has launched an investigation into allegations the mayor has been recording phone calls with…
BC Urban Mayors’ Caucus lives on post-pandemic
Kelowna mayor Tom Dyas is meeting with other mayors of major urban centres in B.C.…
Crown drops sex assault charges against former Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran
Crown prosecutors have stayed the charge of sexual assault against former Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran.…
‘Doomed to fail’: Former Penticton mayor loses court case against family
The former mayor of Penticton has lost a legal challenge against his brother and nephews…
Penticton’s new mayor to focus on crime, housing in 2023
Julius Bloomfield, who started 2022 as a Penticton city councillor, will be heading into 2023…
Former Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran charged with sexual assault
A special prosecutor has approved a single charge of sexual assault against former Kelowna Mayor…
Meet the Okanagan’s first belly dancing mayor
Tomorrow, Coldstream mayor-elect Ruth Hoyte will be inaugurated as the district's first-ever female mayor. She'll…
Julius Bloomfield is Penticton’s new mayor
The new Mayor of Penticton is Julius Bloomfield. The one-term councillor narrowly edged out Jason…
Colin Basran to declare his re-election plans as Kelowna’s Mayor
Kelowna mayor Colin Basran has kept silent about whether he’s running for re-election heading into…
Tom Dyas wants to fill the cracks in Kelowna’s boom by becoming its next mayor
There’s no question that Kelowna is in the midst of a building and population explosion…
Tom Dyas makes another pitch to be Kelowna’s mayor
Tom Dyas is running to be the next mayor of Kelowna. He announced his candidacy…
MLA Norm Letnick won’t be seeking Kelowna mayor’s job in fall election
Norm Letnick has decided to stay on as the Kelowna-Lake Country MLA and not run for…
Penticton Mayor wants more cops, bylaw officers to deal with crime
Penticton's mayor is requesting funding for three more cops, four additional bylaw officers and two…
Penticton mayor sues family over property dispute
Penticton’s mayor is suing some of his relatives alleging they owe him rent money collected…
Long-serving Penticton politician Jake Kimberley steps down for health reasons
Penticton councillor and former mayor Jake Kimberley has announced his resignation from council. The long-serving…
Kamloops business owner seeks suggestions for mural, likely to include Snowbird crash
For a Kamloops businessman, community involvement is critical for creating his proposed mural to commemorate…
Relocation of Quesnel’s giant gold pan shakes up controversy
Residents of a B.C. town are divided over the relocation of their beloved landmark. The…
Kamloops Mayor forms task force to come up with post-pandemic economic plan
Kamloops's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will be a slow and cautious one, according…
Money alone won’t get you elected in the Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – Money may buy happiness but it’s no guarantee of winning elected office in…
Kamloops mayor and PM talk railroads, climate change and homelessness
KAMLOOPS — The Prime Minister spoke at a Liberal party fundraiser and held a public…
Freshly elected Kamloops mayor and council officially sworn in
KAMLOOPS – The municipal election is over, the people have voted and now the newly…
What Vernon voters need to know ahead of this weekend’s election
VERNON – Voters head to the polls Saturday to elect a new mayor and council…
Seven candidates who think bylaws and community groups can help tackle crime in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Major crime and gang violence have been a concern to Kamloops RCMP for several…