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Partial grassroots victory may not keep Osoyoos tax and fee hike much below 40%
December 15, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Shocked by the prospect of a 40% increase in their 2024 taxes and fees bills, Osoyoos residents have rebelled through petitions, protests at town hall and phone calls to their elected officials.
Recharging wells the culprit in the mystery of missing water in Kelowna's Mission Creek
August 26, 2021 - 6:00 AM

When Bob Hrasko, general manager of Black Mountain Irrigation District, noticed massive amounts of water being unexpectedly drawn from Mission Creek, he knew it was a human problem and had to find it.
Enderby senior wins court battle against TD Bank
July 15, 2019 - 6:00 AM

ENDERBY - An Enderby senior has won a legal battle against TD Bank after a judge ruled the multi-national's actions had prevented him from renting out his trailer for $600 a month.
Lakefront residents still tallying up costs of Okanagan Lake flooding
July 14, 2017 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA - Lakefront residents from around Okanagan Lake are still tallying up costs incurred from spring flooding that brought lake levels well above most docks and for some it’s tens of thousands of dollars.
Pumps, hoses and water where it shouldn't be in Peachland
June 06, 2017 - 2:32 PM

PEACHLAND - Homeowners and business in Peachland are battling to keep up with rising ground water. Hoses can be seen across Beach Avenue as water is pumped into Okanagan Lake from basements and crawl spaces.
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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 first week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
Fall is here and the weather is turning colder so many are turning to comfort foods in the Okanagan and Kamloops. A warm, hearty soup is a definite go-to during the chilly seasons and one particular style, ramen, is becoming more and more p

Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments
A costly campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida failed Tuesday and California voters took a step toward tough crime laws as voters in dozens of states weighed more than 140 measures appearing on the ballot alongside races for pres

Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slated to razed to make space for redevelopment but the

Partial grassroots victory may not keep Osoyoos tax and fee hike much below 40%