News Items tag as: Grand Chief Ron Derrickson

Former WFN chief shocked by sudden passing of Native rights advocate
January 12, 2017 - 1:00 PM

KELOWNA – As band members around the world mourn the sudden loss of one of the most influential advocates of First Nations issues, a local Grand Chief remembers him as one of the best friends he ever had.
First Nations hotel and conference centre in the works for West Kelowna
June 03, 2015 - 7:31 PM

WEST KELOWNA – If Grand Chief Ron Derrickson gets his way, West Kelowna could become a major destination for First Nations business people across North America.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

Former WFN chief shocked by sudden passing of Native rights advocate