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No U-turn: Vernon’s 7% tax hike to stay
VERNON – Even though Vernon council decided to re-debate a proposed seven per cent tax…
Vernon to reconsider residential tax hike
VERNON – It appears a proposed residential tax hike didn't sit too well with residents,…
Vernon eyes restrictions on number of cannabis stores
VERNON – Vernon council is looking to impose restrictions on the number of pot shops…
Vernon to spend $275K on two public washrooms downtown
VERNON – Vernon is looking to spend $275,000 on two downtown public toilets. The plan…
City and business clash over public safety issues in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Lance Kayfish doesn’t know what all the fuss is about with Kelowna’s business…
Vernon to spend $100K to study feasibility of new swimming pool, rec centre
VERNON – The City of Vernon has taken the first major financial step towards building…
Kelowna Liberal MP calls for party to pull together after Wilson-Raybould, Philpott booted from caucus
KELOWNA – Kelowna-Lake Country's Liberal MP fully supports the Prime Minister's decision to remove MPs…
Conservative Tracy Gray refuses invitation to debate Renee Wasylyk, saying it may be illegal
KELOWNA – Tracy Gray cited legal concerns in declining an invitation to a debate proposed…
Why the Wasylyk vs. Gray vote could be the most important vote for Kelowna-Lake Country
KELOWNA – If you're wondering why all the hubbub about Tracy Gray and Renee Wasylyk…
B.C. Interior’s lone Liberal MP sticking with Trudeau on SNC-Lavalin
KELOWNA – Stephen Fuhr is no different from his constituents watching, deciphering and processing each…
Kelowna city councillor Charlie Hodge in intensive care
KELOWNA – While doctors struggle to find what is ailing Kelowna Coun. Charlie Hodge, his…
UBCO professor vying for Central Okanagan federal Liberal nomination
KELOWNA – An associate UBC professor is vying for the federal Liberal party nomination in…
West Kelowna’s new mayor calls on community to work together to build better city
WEST KELOWNA – There will be two new faces from West Kelowna on the Central…
Council on side with Mayor’s vision for Kelowna’s future
KELOWNA – It will be two or three months before Kelowna city council sets its…
Hundreds of federal Liberals expected for B.C. convention in Kelowna
KELOWNA – A pre-election convention and training session is expected to bring hundreds of card-carrying…
Vernon elects Victor Cumming as new mayor
VERNON – Vernon has elected Victor Cumming to be the city’s next mayor. In his…
Landslide victory for Gord Milsom, West Kelowna’s new mayor
WEST KELOWNA Gord Milsom easily swept to power as the new mayor of West Kelowna…
What Vernon voters need to know ahead of this weekend’s election
VERNON – Voters head to the polls Saturday to elect a new mayor and council…
Seven Kelowna council candidates who say downtown crime is an enforcement problem
KELOWNA – Personal safety, especially in downtown Kelowna, has proven to be one of the…
Three Vernon council candidates with ideas on how to attract more police officers
VERNON – Public safety is a key issue in the Vernon municipal election campaign but…
Economist running to be next mayor of Vernon shares vision for attainable housing
VERNON – Victor Cumming is taking a second crack at becoming the mayor of Vernon…
‘I can do the job just as good or better:’ Young Vernon mayoral candidate challenges perceptions of age
VERNON – This convenience store operator and avid volunteer is running to be the next…
Six fresh faces hoping to bring their visions to Kamloops city council
KAMLOOPS – Incumbent councillors often have advantages in local elections because they have name recognition…
Vernon mayoral candidate wants to see Okanagan communities join forces against addiction
VERNON – Mayoral candidate Darrin Taylor promises to be a voice for the citizens of…