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Expect changes in Thompson and Okanagan ridings before the next provincial election
While there’s talk about a federal election this fall and it’s less than a year…

Election sign vandalism isn’t the same for women, people of colour
With her last name, Kelowna-Mission Green Party candidate Amanda Poon expected slurs to follow when…

Penticton chamber hosting online provincial candidate forums
The Penticton chamber is offering voters a chance to hear from the provincial election candidates…

Kelowna-West MLA Ben Stewart under review by Elections B.C.
KELOWNA – Elections B.C. has confirmed that they are reviewing Kelowna West MLA Ben Stewart’s…

Dozens of neglected dogs surrendered to SPCA on Vancouver Island
VICTORIA – The B.C. SPCA is caring for dozens of neglected dogs surrendered by a…

Could Uber be useful in a rural community? This North Okanagan municipality thinks so
ENDERBY – Enderby thinks ride-sharing services like Uber could be as popular in rural communities…

HE’S BACK: Former MLA Ben Stewart looking to fill vacant Kelowna-West seat
KELOWNA – A well-known politician is taking aim at the vacant seat left by former…
B.C. ELECTION 2017: Okanagan support for Liberals and Greens rises, while NDP dips
OKANAGAN – While support for the NDP grew in other parts of the province during…

BREAKING: Liberal candidate Greg Kyllo re-elected in Shuswap riding
SHUSWAP – Greg Kyllo has earned another four years as MLA in the Shuswap. The…

B.C. ELECTION 2017: Eye on the Vernon-Monashee race
VERNON – Voters in the Vernon-Monashee riding have a choice to make in today’s election,…

B.C. ELECTION 2017: It’s all about the people for Kamloops-South Thompson NDP candidate
KAMLOOPS – For Nancy Bepple, politics isn’t about policy or deals, it’s about the people…

Conservative candidate drops out of race in Vernon-Monashee
VERNON – The B.C. Conservatives were the last to announce their candidate in Vernon-Monashee and…

Vernon woman will run for the Green Party in upcoming provincial election
VERNON – A Vernon woman is vying for a seat in the upcoming provincial election.…

B.C. Conservatives announce contender in the race for Vernon-Monashee MLA
VERNON – Another candidate has entered the provincial political race in Vernon-Monashee. The British Columbia…

Government to focus on bolstering rental supply in Vernon in effort to get residents housed
VERNON – Getting Vernon residents housed was the focus as politicians, social agencies, and realtors…