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BC property taxes rising as cities take on provincial duties
"Perhaps municipalities have become less efficient at delivering core services because they are distracted by scope creep."
Proposed National Park in South Okanagan still on table 20 years later
“There’s no formal decision yet, but all parties — Parks Canada, the province, and both First Nations — are still at the table. We’re closer than we’ve ever been to agreeing on governance structures.”
Invasive mussels intercepted on the way to Okanagan prompts petition
“If you drink water, pay taxes, enjoy the beach, or fishing, you should be concerned about invasive mussels."
Lawyers for Kamloops mayor, councillor face off for week-long hearing
A city councillor is arguing a BC Supreme Court judge should toss the mayor's defamation case entirely after months of delays.
Penticton still addressing Fairview encampment months after it was ‘decamped’
They announced action in June, but it's not working, creating "safety risks," the city says.
iN PHOTOS: The beauty of komorebi captured in Kamloops, Okanagan
“Watching those gentle leaf patterns randomly move across the ground as you sit or walk it great for soothing and calming.”
Investigators looking for tips on anniversary of unsolved North Okanagan homicide
“Our investigation is on-going, and we are needing the public’s help to solve this homicide."
Foreign temporary worker claw backs hampers record Okanagan cherry season
iNwine
"We had such a labour crisis this year that a lot was left on the trees. We didn't have the hands to pick it."
‘A campaign of malice:’ BC dog rescue claims defamation, judge disagrees
Some questioned the organization's work. So it sued.
BC Mountie accused of fiddling with expenses cleared of wrongdoing
Her own colleagues questioned her honesty and integrity.
Kootenay aesthetician who fired manager in retaliation on the hook for $28,000
The owner said it was an 'act of war' when she suggested legal recourse over unpaid hours.
Kelowna man loses legal fight over CPAP machine tax credit
The question is: Does a CPAP machine take away from "normal everyday activities."
BC tenant’s misconduct nets him $57,000, until landlord finds out
iNhome
"The tenant deliberately failed to take the proper steps... because it was in his interest for the landlord to be absent from the hearing."
Where to spot spawning salmon in the BC Interior
The brightly coloured fish are returning to lay eggs.
Kelowna sex offender suing province over foster care abuse
The notice of claim paints a horrific picture of abuse.