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Federal candidates in Kamloops struggle with basic information in virtual climate debate
It was a rough go for several candidates in the federal election in the first…
Candidates to talk environment at forums in Kamloops, Okanagan
Four of Canada’s 100 Debates on the Environment will be held in Kamloops, along with…
Federal Election 2021: History shows Conservatives have strong foothold in North Okanagan-Shuswap
As with much of the Interior, the North Okanagan-Shuswap riding has a long history of…
Community mourns death of Vernon city councillor
The Vernon community is in mourning following the death of a city councillor yesterday. Coun.…
Federal Election 2021: Conservatives seem unassailable in Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola
The Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola riding stretches from downtown Kelowna to the farmlands of the Nicola Valley.…
People’s Party leader Maxime Bernier speaks against COVID-19 vaccine passports in Kelowna
The People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier made stops in the Okanagan this weekend…
Vernon city councillor dies after long battle with cancer
A Vernon city councillor died this morning after a long battle with cancer. Harwinder Sandhu,…
North Okanagan-Shuswap virtual all-candidates forum open to live questions
Chambers of Commerce throughout the Okanagan are hosting virtual all candidates forums for the upcoming…
Business community’s election forum for Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola will be online
The Greater Westside Board of Trade and the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce are joining forces…
People’s Party leader Maxime Bernier making campaign stops in Okanagan
Maxime Bernier, the leader of the People’s Party of Canada, is making two stops in…
All-candidates forum on environment planned for South Okanagan-West Kootenay
Environmental lobby groups from Nelson want to know which candidate running in the South Okanagan-West…
Campaign heats up between Conservative and Liberal candidates in Kelowna-Lake Country
The federal election campaign is well underway and in Kelowna-Lake Country riding two candidates seem…
Where the federal leaders stand on the toxic drug crisis
When drug policy advocate Leslie McBain looks through the platforms of Canada’s major political parties,…
Penticton mayor sues family over property dispute
Penticton’s mayor is suing some of his relatives alleging they owe him rent money collected…
Okanagan, Nicola election candidates have signs stolen, vandalized
A Liberal candidate vying for a seat in the Central Okanagan says her election signs…
B.C. Liberal Party leader hopeful Renee Merrifield on leadership, taking hits and colouring books
After less than a year as an MLA, Renee Merrifield believes she’s the person to…
Merritt city councillor charged with uttering threats
A Merritt city councillor has been charged with uttering threats intended to cause bodily harm.…
IN PHOTOS: Here’s why there’s a never-ending war over the road in Kalamalka Lake park
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park was the second busiest park in B.C. last year, next to…
Censured Peachland councillor not able to get his message out at council meeting
District of Peachland Coun. Pete Coolio tried to defend the actions that got him censured…
Federal NDP candidate selected for Kelowna-Lake Country
UBC Okanagan student Cade Desjarlais will be the NDP Candidate for Kelowna- Lake Country in…
Freshly acclaimed federal Liberal candidate in Kamloops steps down
The newly acclaimed federal Liberal candidate for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding has already stepped down. Kamloops lawyer…
MP Tracy Gray lashes out after being banned from Kelowna Pride events
Kelowna-Lake Country Conservative MP Tracy Gray has been officially banned from Kelowna Pride events this…
Future of major new Kelowna park put on hold due to procedural error
After more than two hours of public input and discussion, Kelowna City Council deferred making…
Federal Liberals chose candidate to run in Kamloops riding
A Kamloops-born lawyer and entrepreneur will be representing the Liberal Party in the next federal…