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All candidates debate in Vernon was lacking one key element
VERNON – For an all-candidates debate just two weeks shy of a general election, the…
Made in Kelowna fight against Quebec’s Bill C-21 coming later this month
KELOWNA – Rather than try to rush a motion through Kelowna city council Monday, Oct.…
Kelowna set to be first B.C. city to oppose Quebec’s religious symbols law
KELOWNA – Kelowna city councillor Mohini Singh plans to bring a motion to next week's…
Kelowna chamber of politics? Councillors respond to ‘Legacy Group’ proposal
KELOWNA – A number of Kelowna city councillors are confused and a little put out…
National election spotlight turns to Okanagan Greens and their views on abortion
KELOWNA – Okanagan candidates came under scrutiny this week for expressing what was interpreted as…
Election 2019: Conservatives favourites to win North Okanagan-Shuswap
NORTH OKANAGAN – Voters have just less than three weeks to decide on who they…
Time is on the side of Kelowna-Lake Country NDP candidate and he’s using it well
KELOWNA – Justin Kulik was in his element last Friday when he stood among the…
Elections B.C. rules on Kelowna MLA’s campaign contribution concern
KELOWNA – Elections B.C. has cleared Kelowna-West Liberal MLA Ben Steward of any violation of…
Top contenders in Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola take a pass on environmental forum
KELOWNA – While thousands of people across Canada have staged climate strikes, federal candidates from…
Green candidate Travis Ashley taking his passion for politics door to door
KELOWNA – Harry Wiede left his home in Germany 65 years ago and landed in…
Developer wants to create new rental apartments on former Penticton campground
PENTICTON – Penticton city council will be asked to consider a rezoning amendment that would see…
iN VIDEO: Jean Chretien says black face scandal is ‘over’ and Kelowna’s MP is ‘a good guy’
KELOWNA – Former Prime Minister Jean Chretien said he never thought he’d see a Liberal…
Future of Vernon’s sustainable garden unclear
VERNON – Built as an example of sustainable gardening, tucked between Okanagan Science Centre and…
Kelowna-Lake Country Election 2019: How does your candidate view a woman’s right to choose
KELOWNA -In case you missed it, abortion has re-emerged as a topic of conversation this…
North Okanagan-Shuswap Election 2019: How does your candidate view a woman’s right to choose
NORTH OKANAGAN – In case you missed it, abortion has re-emerged as a topic of…
Plenty of chances to see North Okanagan-Shuswap federal election candidates in action
VERNON – It's a chance to get up close and personal with the federal election…
Two Interior MPs spend big on taxpayer funded spousal flights
Two of the region's MPs have spent over $230,000 of taxpayer's money on travel expenses…
The changing face of Vernon’s lakeshore: condos, hotel and more proposed
VERNON – Imagine sipping a latte from a cafe overlooking Okanagan Lake in Vernon, while…
Kelowna-Lake Country MP’s signs hit with ‘brownface’ vandalism
KELOWNA – It didn’t take long for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “brownface” scandal to cast…
Vernon city councillor pitches ‘out of the box’ solution to discarded needles
VERNON – It appears Vernon city councillor Kari Gares is now heading into council meetings…
Despite ban, Vernon set for another pot shop
VERNON – Despite self-imposed moratoriums on the number of cannabis retail stores in Vernon, city…
Election 2019: The North Okanagan-Shuswap riding has a conservative history, but will it change?
You'll find all of our election coverage for this riding in one post — this…
Speed dating forum latest federal election event for the Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is putting a different twist – and a fee…
Seniors’ petition calls for immediate action on illegal activity downtown; Vernon council discusses procedure
VERNON – A petition signed by over 100 seniors demanding action be taken by the…