politics

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…

Shuswap men who restored historic fire lookout facing possible $10,000 fine
SICAMOUS – Volunteers who used elbow grease and donated money to restore a B.C. treasure…

UBCO professor vying for Central Okanagan federal Liberal nomination
KELOWNA – An associate UBC professor is vying for the federal Liberal party nomination in…

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…

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…