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Elders for old growth arrested as Fairy Creek blockade readies for winter
A caravan of seniors wound its way along pitch-black logging roads early Thursday to be…
Columbia Shuswap Regional District asking for public input on local park development
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is seeking public input on the park planning and development…
Multi-generational activity centre opens in Central Okanagan
Lake Country is now home to a new activity centre that will support families, seniors…
Kamloops MP asks Pope Francis to visit Kamloops
Member of Parliament Frank Caputo has invited Pope Francis to visit the Kamloops-Thompson Cariboo riding…
Kamloops MP wants change to Criminal Code wording of ‘child pornography’
Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Frank Caputo is hoping to change Criminal Code of Canada wording and he…
Politicians break promise, will borrow $28M for Greater Vernon Cultural Centre
Contrary to an earlier promise, politicians are pushing forward with a plan to borrow roughly…
Okanagan Chief questions sincerity of possible visit from Pope
Pope Francis’ planned visit to Canada is little more than a “publicity exercise on the…
All candidates debate scheduled ahead of Vernon byelection
An all-candidates debate is taking place ahead of the upcoming City of Vernon byelection. The…
11 candidates running for vacant council position in Vernon byelection
Eleven candidates will be vying for votes in the City of Vernon's upcoming byelection. Nomination…
iN VIDEO: Trudeau called out for ‘words and broken promises’ by Secwépemc mom
Editor's note: This article contains content about residential “schools” that may be triggering. Kelsie Kilawna…
When Trudeau goes to Tofino, this syilx woman goes to her meme garden
When the world’s feeling heavy and she needs a laugh, syilx literature student capq'wicya —…
Federal government turned over all residential school records: Trudeau
The federal government has already turned over all records it has pertaining to residential schools,…
Central Okanagan regional district board chair not seeking re-election
The chair of the Regional District of Central Okanagan board will not be seeking re-election.…
Kelowna MLA Letnick denies reports of plans to switch seats with mayor
Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick is denying a report that he is planning to trade…
Tracking taxpayer dollars spent on expenses by Kelowna council harder than you’d think
Every year, municipalities and regional districts publish reports on how much mayors, councillors and directors…
The People’s Party found an eager audience in the Okanagan
Even while the federal election was decided by large margins in the Okanagan and Thompson…
Conservative Tracy Gray re-elected in Kelowna-Lake Country
The tradition of the Kelowna-Lake Country federal riding being a Conservative stronghold is being rebuilt…
Conservative Dan Albas wins fourth term in Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola
Conservative Dan Albas has been elected to his fourth term as an MP in the…
Canada’s climate plans ‘highly insufficient’ in global ranking
The independent Climate Action Tracker has crunched the numbers on countries' updated 2030 Paris Agreement…
Kelowna’s Renee Merrifield being replaced as Liberal health critic
After getting into a Twitter spat about mandatory vaccinations for health-care workers, Kelowna-Mission MLA and…
Forensic audit report into TNRD finances delayed
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District expected a forensic audit into its finances to be completed and…
NDP not in a close 2nd in Kelowna-Lake Country despite what Tracy Gray says
Conservative candidate Tracy Gray shocked some listeners during an all-candidates forum last night by saying…
Federal Election 2021: Where each party stands on hot topics in Canada
As election day looms within the week for Canadians, it can be easy to get…
Vernon byelection planning begins following the passing of Coun. Dalvir Nahal
The City of Vernon has to hold a by-election before Jan. 1 to fill the…