politics
The tradition of mayor’s chains of office in B.C. dates back centuries
Chains of office for mayors in the Thompson-Okanagan stems from a European tradition hundreds of…
Okanagan community’s new $25 million water treatment plant already needs $2.5 million upgrade
A small Okanagan community that has already invested millions into a new water treatment plant…
Kelowna Liberal MLAs urge business community to lobby NDP government ahead of budget
An attack on the NDP government by Kelowna’s three Liberal MLA’s did come up with…
Kelowna’s mayor renting waterfront home from one of B.C.’s biggest developers
Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran has been renting a multi-million-dollar waterfront home for the past two…
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 —…