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B.C. restaurants push back as govt axes temporary patio permits
Kamloops publican Layne Richards says extending his restaurant's patio into the parking lot last summer…
B.C. liquor officials want to pour $40K of authentic scotch whisky down the drain
– This story was originally published March 16, 2022. B.C. officials are poised to pour…
Vernon councillor rejects province’s suggestion to override municipal housing approvals
As provincial politicians eye greater powers to push through housing without the approval of local…
PUFF, PUFF, PASS: B.C. considers onsite cannabis use at cafes, spas, festivals and more
The B.C. government is toying with the idea of opening the door to cannabis consumption…
B.C. extends bar and restaurant patio permits for summer
Restaurants and bars have been given a temporary reprieve for the summer and will be…
Vernon looking at repeat of 30 Ave summer closure
The City of Vernon could see one block of main street shut off to traffic…
HOUSING CRISIS: Family of 5 forced to live in small Vernon motel room
– This story was originally published April 23, 2022. To say there's not enough room…
LIMITED TIME: Vernon Triple O’s testing Caribbean Jerk Chicken Burger
If you're a fan of Caribbean flavours Triple O's in Vernon has been selected as…
RCMP veteran who rolled joint in B.C. pub wins human rights case against bar that kicked him out
A retired RCMP officer who was kicked out of his local pub for rolling a…
Okanagan pot shops suing province over unlicenced stores on reserves
A group of cannabis stores in the Okanagan and Shuswap has launched a $40 million…
Kelowna properties seized in ‘ChronFather’ cannabis, mushrooms bust
Several Kelowna properties seized for their part in a multi-million dollar online cannabis and magic…
B.C. realtor made $40K for doing absolutely nothing
A B.C. realtor that made more than $40,000 in commission even though she wasn't involved…
B.C. realtor fined $6,000 for false advertising
A B.C. realtor has been fined $6,000 for false advertising after he listed a property…
B.C. senior wins case after Christian charity tries to evict him
A B.C. senior has been given a reprieve and escaped eviction for now after he…
Hugely-popular Vernon night market returns this summer
After a very successful run last year the Polson Artisan Night Market returns to the…
North Okanagan’s population growth double what was predicted
The population of the North Okanagan grew at twice the rate it was expected to,…
Lake Country strata fined condo owner for having Alberta plates
– This story was first published May 13, 2022 A poorly worded strata rule has…
BMW driver arrested after erratic car ride in Kamloops
A BMW driver has been arrested following an erratic car ride in Kamloops today where…
B.C. condo owner was fined $700 for parking a marked work vehicle in her stall
A B.C. condo owner that was stung with $700 in fines because the company logo…
B.C. realtor ordered to pay $150K for forging signature
A B.C. realtor has been ordered to pay $150,000 and had her licence suspended for…
NOWHERE TO GO: After a decade of renting Kelowna woman faces homelessness
In her mid-40s and on disability, a Kelowna renter is facing a daunting future. After…
Court affirms steep penalty for realtor, calling case ‘improper and unsupported attack’ on regulator
A B.C judge has slammed a Lower Mainland realtor saying she made an "improper and…
B.C. realtor ordered to pay $1.5M for botched sale gets slight break
A B.C. realtor who was ordered to pay $1.5 million after he sold a piece…
Penticton RCMP officer uses quad to rescue car stuck in creek
Penticton RCMP managed to rescue a stranded vehicle trapped in a creek on the Kettle…