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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…
Loyal Wooldridge running for re-election to Kelowna city council
Kelowna’s newest city councillor, Loyal Wooldridge, announced today, July 18, he’s running for re-election. “Today…
Wildfires last summer meant big bucks for West Kelowna senior staff
Two of West Kelowna’s top officials pocketed and extra $73,000 in 2021, largely due to…
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…
Peachland mayoralty candidate lashes out at current leadership
While not citing Mayor Cindy Fortin by name, Peachland councillor Patrick Van Minsel took veiled…
Contenders in upcoming municipal election surfacing in Okanagan
For the second time today a press release in the Central Okanagan promised big news…
Former Kelowna mayoral candidate may run again
The leading challenger to Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran’s re-election bid in 2018 may be coming…
How inflation is hammering City of Kelowna projects and impacting residents
The high inflation rate gripping the country and the world are having a dramatic impact…
City blames supply chain issues for delay with Kamloops spray park
Riverside Park construction is well underway, even with the threat of floods this year, but…
Long-time Kelowna councillor Ryan Donn not seeking re-election
Two-time Kelowna city councillor Ryan Donn announced on his Facebook page today, June 24, that…
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…
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…
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…
More affordable housing key outcome of Kelowna visioning conference
Affordable housing was the topic most on the minds of the 25 participants in a…
Kelowna Coun. Mohini Singh seeking re-election
With municipal elections taking place this year, a Kelowna councillor has tossed her name into…
This Kelowna group showing residents what local government does and doesn’t do
If the enthusiasm for a special municipal election “visioning” event coming to Kelowna bears fruit,…
Kamloops councillor fourth to enter mayor’s race
Kamloops city councillor Deiter Dudy believes he's the right person for the mayor's job. He'll…
TRU ‘is an island’ without proposed cycling overpass
Deb Alore has been bike commuting in Kamloops for decades, but she still has to…
Kamloops guitar maker offers reward for return of missing mayor’s chain
Mike Miltimore wants a piece of Kamloops history returned, and he'll pay up to see…
Missing Kamloops mayor’s chain opportunity for something new
The City of Kamloops is calling on residents to design a new mayor's chain of…
Thinking of running for city council this fall? Time is not on your side
Even though municipal elections are seven months away, any newcomer hoping to win a council…
Here’s why $600 million doesn’t earn much interest in Kelowna or any B.C. city
Anyone with extra cash to sock away knows to look for the best rate of…
Lac le Jeune drivers in Kamloops grapple with crumbling road conditions
Pot holes have been crumbling into Lac le Jeune Road near Pineview for years, but…