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iN VIDEO: Forget the polarized opinions, have some fun researching your ProRep referendum options
With the “silly season” of municipal elections behind us, we’re diving right into the next…
Lake Country residents vote in mostly incumbent council and say “yes” to new fire hall
LAKE COUNTRY – The people of Lake Country should recognize much of city council with…
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…
Who spent more in the West Kelowna city hall referendum?
WEST KELOWNA – It takes more than money to buy civic halls. According to recently…
Judicial recount still possible in West Kelowna city hall referendum as Yes side ponders options
MAYOR REBUFFS CRITICISM COUNCIL DIDN'T CAMPAIGN HARD ENOUGH FOR YES SIDE WEST KELOWNA – Even…
Referendum results confirmed in West Kelowna city hall vote
WEST KELOWNA – Results from the city hall referendum in West Kelowna have been confirmed…
Fate of West Kelowna civic centre decided Saturday night
ADVANCE POLLS SAW OVER 1,500 VOTES CAST IN CITY HALL REFERENDUM WEST KELOWNA – Politicians…
Open houses on West Kelowna city hall and civic centre begin tonight
WEST KELOWNA – The first of two open house meetings about the West Kelowna civic…
West Kelowna looking for 100 referendum workers
WEST KELOWNA – See democracy in action and get paid for it. The City of…
Controversial referendum on ancestral Splatsin burial site called off
ENDERBY – The voices of the elders have been heard. Splatsin First Nation chief and…
With referendum just days away, Splatsin increase pressure on band council to call off vote on ancestral burial site
ENDERBY – Public pressure is mounting for the Splatsin band council to cancel a referendum…
Parkinson recreation centre replacement could cost $50 million
KELOWNA - City staff are recommending the deluxe version for a replacement of Parkinson Recreation Centre with a $50-million price tag. However, staff also say the city should explore with the Central Okanagan school district the possibility of developing a facility integrated with the new high school the district is proposing across the field from...
Vernon Farmers’ Market disappointed with arena vote
VERNON - The manager of the Vernon Farmers' Market believes some vendors will feel the squeeze as the group downsizes for upcoming arena construction. Manager Ingrid Baron is expecting the market will need to shrink by a third to fit into reduced parking lot space at Kal Tire Place while the facility is expanded. Greater...
Next steps for an Okanagan Rail Trail; public consultation, planning, and waiting
OKANAGAN - Money is no longer an issue for a group of Okanagan municipalities preparing to purchase an abandoned rail corridor, but it could still be some time — years even — before residents set foot on a community pathway. With Saturday’s referendum resulting in a resounding yes vote to borrow $2.6-million for the District of...
Yes side claims resounding victory in rail trail referendum
LAKE COUNTRY - With a voter turnout that puts other elections to shame, about 75 per cent Lake Country voters showed their support for the CN Rail corridor purchase with a resounding yes vote. In a media release from the district, chief election officer Reyna Seabrook says 4,4462 or 47.9 per cent of eligible voters...
Provincial support for Okanagan rail trail may sway voters, but not Okanagan Indian Band
VERNON - While a recent funding announcement from the provincial government may entice some Lake Country voters towards a yes vote in an upcoming borrowing referendum, the Okanagan Indian Band is warning governments not to celebrate just yet. Premier Christy Clark announced a $7.2 million pledge for the acquisition of the Okanagan Rail corridor the...
Lake Country referendum mail ballot options
LAKE COUNTRY – If you won’t be in town for the referendum on April 25, 2015 or during any of the advance polls on April 15, 16, 17, 20 and 21, you may still be able to vote by mail. Lake Country is seeking elector assent through a referendum to approve the borrowing of up...
Lake Country vows to heavily promote rail corridor purchase, counter opponent’s misinformation ahead of referendum
LAKE COUNTRY - Stung by a defeat they didn’t see coming, Lake Country government will be pushing hard to win the April referendum on the purchase of the CN Rail corridor. Mayor James Baker said the referendum format prescribed by Elections B.C. will allow the municipality to promote the $2.6-million purchase in a way they...
Lake Country council will decide tonight on referendum recommendation by district staff
LAKE COUNTRY - Mayor and council will tonight decide whether Lake Country voters will have their say on the CN Rail corridor purchase through a district-wide referendum. Staff are recommending the referendum be held April 25 and will ask the simple question of whether qualified voters agree that the district should borrow $2,615,000 to buy...