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Splatsin Nation signs historic agreement for more child and family services autonomy
The Splatsin First Nation has been given more autonomy from the federal and provincial governments…
Province spends $7M on Vernon court renos but trials still transferred elsewhere
The B.C. government has spent $4.7 million on renovating the Vernon courthouse but is still…
Southern Interior construction industry facing serious issues
In real estate, the old adage is that it’s all about location, location, location. For…
Women favour BC NDP 2-to-1 over BC United: poll
Women in British Columbia are more likely to vote for the BC NDP compared to…
The big tobacco lawsuit that fell off the public radar
Did you know that B.C. is participating in negotiations with Big Tobacco that could result…
Rapid growth driving need for City of Kelowna to spend $2 billion in next 10 years
As the fastest growing major metropolitan area in the country, greater Kelowna is being forced…
Should speakers at Kelowna public hearings be asked whether they were paid?
When people rise to speak to Kelowna city council at a public hearing they are…
Kamloops, Okanagan cities’ next union contracts are due and it will be expensive
Hundreds of municipal workers will be heading into contract negotiations over the next few months…
Kelowna residents given extra month to have say on $241M rec centre
Wildfires have led Kelowna city staff to recommend Kelowna residents be given another month to…
No more secret meetings between developers and Kelowna city council
Whether it’s on the phone or over coffee, anyone trying to influence a Kelowna city…
City’s options for downtown Kelowna’s north end don’t include Tolko mill
It's been four years since Kelowna’s Tolko Industries mill was shuttered for good. And it's…
Speed up housing builds by getting the province out of the ‘roads’: Kelowna planner
The federal government has given builders a major boost by eliminating the GST on rental…
Kelowna proposing lower tax hikes than Kamloops or other Okanagan cities
Kelowna city council will spend a full day discussing its 2024 budget with its 4.76%…
West Kelowna wants to continue building despite legacy cost overruns
West Kelowna has a sad history of cost escalations when it comes to big building…
Partial grassroots victory may not keep Osoyoos tax and fee hike much below 40%
Shocked by the prospect of a 40% increase in their 2024 taxes and fees bills,…