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West Kelowna wants the province to lead battle against rats
September 26, 2017 - 8:00 PM

WEST KELOWNA - Rats are a growing problem in B.C. communities and West Kelowna thinks the provincial government should do something about it.
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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 fourth week of April 2025. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jone

Okanagan researcher creating system to reuse wine industry waste
A group of researchers are trying to create a system where the waste from the beverage industry across the Okanagan can be turned into something more. Okanagan College student Benedikt Braun grew up around vineyards in Germany and now he&rs

Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know
Marijuana culture's high holiday, known as 4/20, fell this year on Easter Sunday, as well as the last day of Passover, meaning cannabis fans celebrated in some unusual ways, including an “Easter nug hunt” in Los Angeles, kosher-st

Vernon homeowners to see whopping 10% tax increase
Homeowners in Vernon are set for the highest property tax increase in years with an almost 10% jump when compared to last year. With little debate, Vernon council approved the 9.91% increase – a rate four times that of inflation.

One year after B.C.'s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?
Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria's largest residential buildings a year ago meant a parade of people
April 24, 2025 9:00 PM
iN NUMBERS: The dark side of wildlife interactions in Kamloops, Okanagan
Spring is here and wildlife has begun to emerge and thrive, so now seems like an appropriate time to get into all th
April 24, 2025 7:00 PM
Okanagan researcher creating system to reuse wine industry waste
A group of researchers are trying to create a system where the waste from the beverage industry across the Okanagan
April 24, 2025 6:00 PM
'No longer silenced': Vernon hockey coach jailed for historic sexual assault on teen
CONTENT ADVISORY This article contains details about sexual assault that could be triggering for some
April 24, 2025 4:47 PM
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh coming to Penticton to support local candidate
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is making a campaign stop in Penticton on Sunday to support Similkameen-South Okanagan-West
April 24, 2025 4:22 PM

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