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Town hall with B.C. Premier for residents of Vernon-Monashee and Boundary-Similkameen
Residents of Vernon-Monashee and Boundary-Similkameen get their chance to ask Premier David Eby anything. There…
Southern Interior the only region where BC United lead in the polls
If an election were held tomorrow, voters in the Southern Interior would choose a BC…
What SilverStar’s approval as a resort association means, and why some are opposed
The provincial government's approval to enable SilverStar to become a Resort Association only benefits commercial…
B.C. government launches survey following frustration from cellphone users
The B.C. government has launched a survey in order to gain insight on what issues…
Speculation and vacancy tax exemption forms are in the mail
Kelowna and West Kelowna residential property owners will soon be getting letters from the province…
Electric fence provides shocking experience for foraging bears
OKANAGAN – To a hungry bear, nothing says go away like an electric shock to…
McDONALD: Beach access is all about power — who’s got it and who doesn’t
Restoring full public access to Kelowna’s beaches should be easy. Send out a few cease-and-desist…
McDONALD: Take back the beach marching forward, just don’t call it ‘civil disobedience’
OPINION With half the province seemingly on fire, the Big Flood dominating local headlines just…
Province to start Stickle Road construction after long weekend
VERNON – After being talked about for years, the government is finally breaking ground on…
McDONALD: Forget the camera, Mayor Basran, this flood isn’t about you
OPINION Unfolding disasters do strange things to people’s minds. Some people rush towards calamity, others…
North Okanagan centre for child victims of abuse at risk as funding dries up
VERNON – A centre that supports child victims of abuse is on uncertain financial ground…
NDP roll out candidates for nomination in Vernon-Monashee riding
VERNON – Two local residents are in the running to represent the Vernon-Monashee NDP in…
Big investment announced for rail trail between Armstrong and Sicamous
SICAMOUS – Efforts to convert the old rail line between Armstrong and Sicamous into a…
UPDATE: North Okanagan couple lose home and 30-year business due to landslide risk
MINISTRY OF FORESTS RESPONDS TO CONCERNS THAT LOGGING LED TO LANDSLIDE NORTH OKANAGAN – A…
Government to contribute $7 million towards new water treatment plant in Peachland
PEACHLAND – The federal and provincial government’s are splitting some of the costs for a…