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ARCHER: The trouble with Penticton’s priorities
Penticton has been all about beaches, peaches, wine and scenery for decades. Our little town is sandwiched between two beautiful lakes and fenced in with mountains and blue skies, so of course it makes sense to market it as a tourist attraction—a place to visit and hopefully stay. But in order for people to stay...
City returns cash to Vernon taxpayers
VERNON – Vernon taxpayers are getting a few bucks back from the city. During budget…
Cops catch Kamloops post office thief
KAMLOOPS – A man is in custody after allegedly stealing money at the post office…
North Okanagan Regional District staff and politicians wages revealed
NORTH OKANAGAN – Roughly half of the North Okanagan Regional District’s $5.9 million payroll went…
Kamloops golf course ATM stolen; police recover part of it and detain a person
KAMLOOPS – Eagle Point Golf Club had an ATM stolen last night, but police were…
Kamloops school district looking to province to fund school construction
KAMLOOPS – A Local Liberal MLA has promised the Kamloops school board he will take…
RCMP K9 unit needs somewhere to go
KAMLOOPS – Even though it’s only been open since May, Kamloops RCMP are planning upgrades…
Lumby woman wins lottery months after losing house to fire
KAMLOOPS – A Lumby woman travelled to Kamloops today, Sept. 12, to pick up a…
Armed robbery at Vernon Cash Store
VERNON – Police are asking for help from the public in identifying a suspect who…
Keeping residents safe a big part of 2017 Vernon budget
VERNON – Costs for several major city services were outlined today as Vernon politicians began…
Man caught with counterfeit money in Kamloops gets 18 months in jail
KAMLOOPS – A man who pleaded guilty to using counterfeit cash at two businesses in…
Organizers make final push for spectacular Canada Day celebrations in Vernon
VERNON – With the big event just days away, organizers of the Vernon Canada Day…
Government cash to help Interior communities bounce back from tough tourism season
The government is pouring some cash into communities with struggling tourism sectors due to this…
New Vernon art gallery and museum given $40M price tag
VERNON – The cost of a new cultural centre for Vernon’s museum and art gallery…
Greater Vernon Cultural Centre shoots for ambitious funding
VERNON – The Regional District of North Okanagan is swinging for the fences when it…