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Westbank First Nation outshining Okanagan cities on new home construction
October 31, 2023 - 7:00 AM
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When it comes to issuing building permits for new housing, the tiny Westbank First Nation is punching well above its weight.
Are rising prices making Okanagan skiing unaffordable?
October 14, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Alongside the rising price of groceries, rent and daily living, many area residents are learning that the price of skiing is also reaching an all-time high.
North Okanagan politician hopes to represent BC United for Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream
October 13, 2023 - 4:45 PM

The new boundaries for the old Kelowna-Lake Country riding now include Coldstream and an experienced local politician hopes to represent the riding from there.
Councillor Mohini Singh hopes to represent Kelowna for BC United
October 09, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Kelowna’s Mohini Singh hopes to be BC United’s candidate for the 2024 provincial elections and share her plans for Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream.
Kelowna's Bal Grewal running to be BC United candidate for 2024
October 08, 2023 - 3:30 PM

Bal Grewal, Kelowna lawyer and business owner, hopes to be BC United’s next candidate for the Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream riding in the 2024 provincial elections.
Adam Wilson steps from behind the curtain for BC United shot in Kelowna
October 07, 2023 - 3:30 PM

Adam Wilson is in the running to be BC United’s candidate for Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream for the 2024 elections, moving from behind the scenes of political campaigns to step out front.
Gushue, Einarson curling for Canada at Pan Continental championship in Kelowna
October 06, 2023 - 1:00 PM

The Kelowna Curling Club is hosting the Pan Continental Curling Championship later this month.
Kelowna’s Prospera Place: Right size, right place just needs lots of TLC
October 04, 2023 - 7:30 AM

Even though it is 24 years old, Prospera Place – home of the WHL's Kelowna Rockets – has solid “bones” and many years, or even decades, of life left in it. But it's in a dire need of some serious upgrades.
Kelowna charity helps immigrant families adjust to the Canadian life
October 03, 2023 - 10:36 AM

A Kelowna based charity is developing new programs to help address the needs of immigrant families through extra curricular activities.
Mostly sunny week ahead in Kamloops and the Okanagan
October 03, 2023 - 7:30 AM

Kamloops and the most of the Okanagan are forecast to be mainly sunny today with a 30% chance of showers Wednesday then sunshine into next weekend.
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer. A new bylaw will require hosts get business licenses, bringing Kamloops in line with similar restrictions ac

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