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Kamloops city council considering sport facility fee hikes
November 20, 2024 - 5:00 PM

Canada's Tournament Capital needs more funds in its reserves to maintain sports facilities.
Kamloops city council reluctantly approves five more RCMP officers
November 19, 2024 - 5:00 PM

Kamloops city council gave the OK for a five-officer boost to local RCMP ranks, but not without voicing their discontent with rising police costs.
Recovered archery equipment means Kamloops club's programs continue
November 14, 2024 - 3:13 PM

Kamloops RCMP found archery equipment stolen from a local club, but are still on the lookout for the thieves.
Suspect wanted for ramming Kamloops RCMP vehicle
November 13, 2024 - 3:02 PM

RCMP in Kamloops are on the hunt for a man who rammed a police vehicle during a traffic stop and are looking for the public’s help to identify him.
Planned Kelowna transit improvements will help develop affordable housing
November 04, 2024 - 5:00 PM

The City of Kelowna is planning for public transit infrastructure that meshes with housing development.
Kelowna working on plan for public transit corridor from downtown to Mission
November 01, 2024 - 4:00 PM
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The City of Kelowna is asking residents about a proposal for an express route to improve public transit.
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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

Kamloops city council considering sport facility fee hikes