politics

Kelowna man running for leader of B.C. Conservatives
KELOWNA – A local Okanagan businessman is one of four people vying for the leadership…

Pet micro-pig considered a prohibited farm animal in Vernon
VERNON – Vernon’s mayor is open to exploring the idea of allowing pet pigs in…

Province to put fish-killing chemical into two Okanagan lakes to control invasive perch
OKANAGAN – Two lakes in the Central Okanagan are being closed for fishing so the…

Dispute over Lavington pellet plant settled in private meeting
LAVINGTON – After being delayed multiple times, an environmental appeal hearing over the Pinnacle Renewable…

Public to have a say on what should be done about skateboards on Vernon sidewalks, bike lanes
VERNON – Community members will play a large role in whether skateboards are allowed on…

Elementary school students from Vernon convince city to stop mowing down pollinator plants
VERNON – They may be little, but a group of passionate Grade 4 students from…

Strong support for skateboards on Vernon sidewalks and bike lanes
VERNON – Many people appear to like the idea of allowing skateboards and other small…
City of Vernon spending more money on staff salaries
VERNON – An increase in the amount of money being spent on staff salaries at…

Vernon called upon to join the Blue Dot movement
VERNON – Vernon is being urged to join more than 100 other municipalities in acknowledging…

Vernon council undecided over promoting charitable organizations
VERNON – Promoting the work of charitable organizations is proving easier said than done for…

Vernon council agrees to pony up for O’Keefe Ranch funding
'IT'S SOMETHING WE CAN'T LOSE' VERNON – Council has answered a plea from the historic…

Government upgrades at Vernon’s Kal Lake lookout never included weeding
VERNON – The responsibility of keeping one of Vernon’s most prized viewpoints looking its best…

Residents look for support creating new park in Vernon
VERNON – It’s an iconic view of Vernon often used to illustrate the beauty of…

Federal government asked to grant auxiliary police a tax break for their service
VERNON – The federal government is being urged to show some gratitude to auxiliary police…
Vernon Cemetery to receive $70,000 in turf improvements
VERNON – The Vernon Cemetery is getting some TLC from the city. Vernon Mayor Akbal…