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Court action launched to oust Kamloops councillor over new arena
November 05, 2024 - 7:00 AM

A group of Kamloops residents are trying to oust a Kamloops city councillor from office over a multi-million dollar arena project, claiming he stands to gain from its chosen location and should have recused from the process.
MATCHMAKING SERVICE: Young Agrarians hook up wannabe farmers with land in Okanagan
October 26, 2024 - 7:00 AM
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An organization that matches young, aspiring farmers to landholders has noticed fewer people are investing in orchards and vineyards in the Okanagan following the industry’s challenges this year.
Judge calls BC builder's conduct 'outrageous' after ripping off senior over tiny home
October 16, 2024 - 7:00 PM

The BC owners of a tiny home company have been barred from taking any more legal action after they made multiple court filings in an effort to avoid paying an elderly client they previously ripped off.
Petition raises concerns about third tiny home project for homeless in Kelowna
October 09, 2024 - 7:00 AM
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BC Housing has announced a new tiny home community project in Kelowna's North Glenmore neighbourhood, but more than a thousand people have signed a petition raising concerns.
iNSPIRE: How a North Okanagan paramedic turned his life around
September 29, 2024 - 9:00 AM

Had Matthew Heneghan just let life happen to him, there's no telling how life would have gone.
Okanagan bighorn sheep disease monitoring program cancelled
September 21, 2024 - 6:00 PM

The treasured California bighorn sheep herds in the South Okanagan have been an ongoing topic of concern as their populations are declining due to diseases and habitat loss from development.
Kamloops mayor snubs UBCM conference
September 19, 2024 - 6:00 PM

Every year, government officials across BC gather for the Union of BC Municipalities convention. Local leaders get their chance to bend the ears of ministers and staff from Victoria.
Kamloops mayor's former lawyer claims $30K in unpaid legal fees in court
September 04, 2024 - 1:32 PM

Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson's former lawyer is looking to the courts as he awaits payment for more than $30,000 in unpaid legal bills.
Kamloops man's innovative solution to housing, drug crises gains ground, literally
August 22, 2024 - 6:00 AM
iNhome

Kamloops university student Trevor Starchuk designed a first-of-its-kind housing and treatment model to address the growing drug crisis and his fight against the poisoned drug crisis has taken a major step forward. He just secured a six-acre parcel of land for the project.
Kamloops mayor puts used car lot up for sale as legal bills mount
August 09, 2024 - 4:30 PM

The mayor of Kamloops is officially selling his used car lot.
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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 third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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