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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the fourth week of April 2025. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jone

Okanagan researcher creating system to reuse wine industry waste
A group of researchers are trying to create a system where the waste from the beverage industry across the Okanagan can be turned into something more. Okanagan College student Benedikt Braun grew up around vineyards in Germany and now he&rs

Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know
Marijuana culture's high holiday, known as 4/20, fell this year on Easter Sunday, as well as the last day of Passover, meaning cannabis fans celebrated in some unusual ways, including an “Easter nug hunt” in Los Angeles, kosher-st

Vernon homeowners to see whopping 10% tax increase
Homeowners in Vernon are set for the highest property tax increase in years with an almost 10% jump when compared to last year. With little debate, Vernon council approved the 9.91% increase – a rate four times that of inflation.

Canada caught up in China-U.S. trade war as Trump claims fentanyl continues to flow
WASHINGTON - Pulling Canada into his trade war with China, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Thursday that Chinese fentanyl continues to "pour" into the United States across both borders. Trump co
April 24, 2025 11:42 AM
BC LNG worker awarded $2,000 after company forced drug test
A painter who slipped and twisted his ankle while working at the LNG project in Kitimat has been awarded $2,000 after suspicious managers ordered him to have a drug and alcohol test. Accordi
April 18, 2025 12:00 PM
Kamloops mayor suggests salary reductions at city to cut taxes
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson pitched the idea that council to cut their own salaries and those of city managers this week. In response to his own actions, the mayor has already faced hi
April 10, 2025 7:00 PM
iN NUMBERS: It's a wrap. Ski season is over in Okanagan, Kamloops
Ski season is over in Kamloops and the Okanagan and hopefully you didn’t break anything this year. Now it’s time to reminisce about the bluebird powder days and hot chocolates.
April 20, 2025 4:00 AM
Independent Okanagan MLA argues against transgender healthcare in legislature
A controversial Okanagan MLA posed questions in the legislature in Victoria during question period last week regarding gender identity. Tara Armstrong was elected as a BC Conservative in Kel
April 21, 2025 6:00 PM

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