Thompson Okanagan News - Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

$100 fines for sitting on sidewalk sensitive subject in downtown Penticton
May 22, 2019 - 5:00 PM

PENTICTON - The day after Penticton City Council approved a bylaw amendment restricting sitting and laying on downtown sidewalks, two things are readily apparent: everyone has an opinion about it, but few want to air their views publicly.
Changes to Penticton's cannabis policy could result in up to 14 retail outlets
May 22, 2019 - 4:16 PM

PENTICTON - There was more cannabis confusion at City Hall yesterday as the city’s cannabis retail sales policy returned to council for further debate.
Annual Kelowna Trunk Sale expected to attract bargain hunters
May 22, 2019 - 4:15 PM

KELOWNA - More than 150 trunks will be popped at Okanagan College in Kelowna this Saturday for the semi-annual Trunk Sale.
UBCO program for aboriginal students means no one is turned away
May 22, 2019 - 4:04 PM

KELOWNA - While aboriginal students may struggle to get their high school diplomas, failing to graduate won’t prevent them from getting a university education at UBC Okanagan.
Failing to follow directions means more Kelowna streets will be closed for repaving
May 22, 2019 - 2:17 PM

KELOWNA - When the City of Kelowna started its annual repaving program a couple of weeks ago, it planned to do everything possible to keep roads open and traffic flowing.
Kelowna strikes blow for housing affordability by limiting short-term rentals
May 22, 2019 - 11:28 AM

KELOWNA - Despite the fact that the majority of speakers at a public hearing last night argued in favour of putting their suites into the Airbnb rental pool, Kelowna city council chose to go the other way.
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Thompson Okanagan News - Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

$100 fines for sitting on sidewalk sensitive subject in downtown Penticton

Changes to Penticton's cannabis policy could result in up to 14 retail outlets

Annual Kelowna Trunk Sale expected to attract bargain hunters

UBCO program for aboriginal students means no one is turned away

Failing to follow directions means more Kelowna streets will be closed for repaving

Kelowna strikes blow for housing affordability by limiting short-term rentals

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