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Changes to Penticton’s cannabis policy could result in up to 14 retail outlets
PENTICTON – There was more cannabis confusion at City Hall yesterday as the city’s cannabis…
New Democrats to acclaim candidate for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding
KAMLOOPS — The New Democratic Party of Canada will acclaim their candidate for the October…
Maxime Bernier kicks off Thompson-Okanagan visit in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Maxime Bernier touched down in Kamloops this morning to kick off a tour…
Vernon councillor to present petition opposing overdose prevention site
VERNON – Coun. Scott Anderson will present a petition at today's city council meeting with…
Crime, vagrancy and location of safe injection site on agenda for Vernon town hall meeting
VERNON – The people will have an opportunity to have a say on the location…
iN COUNCIL: Vernon councillors debate Airbnb, weed, booze
VERNON – Whether you're plagued with noise from partying Airbnb guests next door or are…
UPDATED: Kelowna, West Kelowna politicians are aboard the junket train to Quebec City
KELOWNA – Municipal politicians from across the Thompson-Okanagan have shown a clear difference in attitude…
Passions flare at Vernon town hall meeting
VERNON – With two minutes to spend at the microphone, several dozen speakers took to…
iN VIDEO: Former Crown prosecutor seeks federal Green Party nomination in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A well known Kamloops lawyer is in the running for the Green Party…
As Liberal support wanes, so does Kelowna MP Stephen Fuhr’s chances of re-election in Kelowna: professor
KELOWNA – Is Kelowna-Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr’s political future tied to the popularity of…
Vernon to explore a ban on idling vehicles
VERNON – Vernon city council is looking into a possible ban to prevent vehicles from…
Vernon council taking another look at recommendations from task force on downtown safety
VERNON – Hoping for better luck a second time around, Vernon city council is set…
Concerns raised about reducing input from Kelowna resident associations
KELOWNA – Kelowna city council quietly amended a bylaw yesterday, June 10, that cuts the…
North Okanagan Regional District eyes bylaw forcing businesses to compost food waste by 2021
NORTH OKANAGAN – The Regional District Of North Okanagan has drafted a plan to force…
UPDATED: Arrest made in online threat that scared Kelowna mayor
LANGUAGE ADVISORY KELOWNA – A 52-year-old Kelowna man was picked up by Kelowna RCMP and…