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Kelowna Mounties start ticketing children, caught doing the right thing
July 12, 2018 - 3:44 PM

KELOWNA - In an effort to promote safe bicycle riding habits in the Central Okanagan, Kelowna RCMP officers and City of Kelowna bylaw enforcement officers will be ticketing children who are spotted following the rules of the road.
Citizens groups to decide how to pay new sewer tax
January 30, 2018 - 4:18 PM

PENTICTON - The city is counting on two focus groups to provide fair and considered taxpayer input into distribution of Penticton’s new storm water fee.
City of Vernon Snow and Ice Program
December 28, 2017 - 1:38 PM

The City of Vernon’s snow and ice program addresses roads on a priority basis in compliance with the Snow and Ice Control Policy. All City roads are divided into priorities as follows:
City in action
December 15, 2017 - 10:07 AM

Glenmore Landfill fee changes in 2018
Holiday hours at City facilities
December 12, 2017 - 2:10 PM

Kelowna City Hall will be closed for the holidays from Monday, Dec. 25, through Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, reopening and returning to regular hours on Tuesday, Jan. 2.
New slicer a blessing to Kelowna's Gospel Mission
December 07, 2017 - 2:26 PM

Kelowna, BC - Kelowna’s Gospel Mission’s staff were once again overwhelmed by the generosity of the Morningside Rotary Club with a gift of a commercial slicer to help prepare for their Christmas meal.
Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission Announces 2018 Advisory Board
December 05, 2017 - 10:52 AM

A service provided by the Regional District of Central Okanagan, the COEDC has a 40+ member advisory body including key industry leaders representing various sectors including: Aerospace, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Professional Services, Development, Technology and Tourism.
Council Meeting November 28, 2017
December 01, 2017 - 12:06 PM

Water Rates Adopted
Council adopted bylaws which will lead to Council’s desire for one water system, one water rate and one quality of water for all West Kelowna residents.
Jazz Aviation helps Okanagan College students’ careers take flight
November 24, 2017 - 10:50 AM

Two Okanagan College students are getting a remarkable opportunity to jump start their careers as commercial pilots with major Canadian airline Jazz Aviation LP (Jazz).
Four-day closure of Old Vernon, Rutland and Acland roads intersection
November 17, 2017 - 4:08 PM

Beginning Monday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. until Friday, Nov. 24 at 7 a.m., the Old Vernon, Rutland and Acland roads intersection will be closed for roundabout construction and detours will be in effect.

A transit detour on route #8 University will be in effect with stop closures on Rutland Road, Acland Rd, Edwards Rd. Temporary stops will be located at Commercial Drive near the Old Rutland Rd North alignment.
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Kelowna winery says accountant took almost a half-million dollars
The owners of a Kelowna winery and golf course allege their former controller took nearly $450,000 in just 30 months on the job. The Turton Group, which owns The View winery as well as Orchard Greens golf course and a rental business, is su

Copenhagen’s hippie oasis wants to rebuild without its illegal hashish market
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The now-aging hippies who took over a derelict naval base in Copenhagen more than 50 years ago and turned it into a freewheeling community known as Christiania want to boot out criminals who control the community&

B.C. home sales slide almost 10 per cent in March despite mortgage rate drop
VANCOUVER - Home sales in British Columbia fell by almost 10 per cent in March compared with the same period last year, in a slowdown an analyst says could be buyers waiting for lower interest rates. The B.C. Real Estate Association says th

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