politics

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…
Future of Vernon’s sustainable garden unclear
VERNON – Built as an example of sustainable gardening, tucked between Okanagan Science Centre and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Vernon to review proposed pot shop blocked twice by rule changes
VERNON – Vernon council is set to break its own rules and will consider an…
Vernon to consider hiring private security to patrol downtown
VERNON – The City of Vernon is toying with all sorts of ideas to improve…