Corrections

We need a City Hall, just not now, six West Kelowna candidates say
October 16, 2018 - 7:30 PM

WEST KELOWNA - If there’s one thing most West Kelowna candidates agree on, it’s the need for a proper City Hall.
CORRECTION: Summerland waterfront RV park deal fell through, says broker
October 16, 2018 - 11:02 AM

SUMMERLAND - A waterfront RV park, along with some adjacent agricultural land, that listed as sold on a popular commercial real estate website was erroneous, says the real estate firm involved in the transaction.
Two per cent of Kelowna residents have voted
October 14, 2018 - 12:31 PM

KELOWNA - A media release sent out by the City of Kelowna reported that 3,024 people have cast their ballots for the city's 2018 municipal elections.
Seven Vernon city council candidates critical of the Activate Safety Task Force
October 11, 2018 - 7:00 PM

VERNON - The Activate Safety Task Force was formed in response to concerns brought forth by Vernon's business community — and created plenty of controversy along the way.
Distracted driver fleeing from Vernon RCMP hits power pole
October 01, 2018 - 3:14 PM

VERNON - A Vernon man is facing numerous charges after crashing into a power pole while fleeing from police when they tried to stop him for distracted driving.
West Kelowna Warriors to help replenish theft-depleted bank account of Glenrosa elementary school
October 01, 2018 - 9:45 AM

WEST KELOWNA - The West Kelowna Warriors are helping rebuild the savings account of a local parent advisory council after it was the victim of bank fraud over the summer.
CORRECTION: Household recycling costs not on the rise in Central Okanagan
September 13, 2018 - 3:04 PM

EDITOR'S NOTE: Our story yesterday incorrectly reported that the cost of recycling is going up in the Central Okanagan in 2019.
Vernon mayoral candidate apologetic about past social media outbursts
August 29, 2018 - 2:00 PM

VERNON - Vernon mayoral candidate Darrin Taylor has come under fire for several social media posts in which he calls a local environmental group "hard-left enviro-nazis," appears to advocate for people to carry guns and calls Vernon a "Hicktown."
26-year-old latest candidate in Vernon mayoral race
August 28, 2018 - 5:00 PM

VERNON - A 26-year-old convenience store operator is the latest candidate to enter the race to become mayor of Vernon.
Controlled burns planned for Monashee Fire Complex in North Okanagan
August 28, 2018 - 1:29 PM

VERNON – B.C. Wildfire is giving people in the North Okanagan a heads up about plans to light controlled burns in the Monashee Complex of fires this week.
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