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ELECTION 2015: First time Vernon voter is a little baffled, but her confusion makes a surprisingly crucial point
October 10, 2015 - 11:30 AM

VERNON - The voting process might seem straightforward to many people, but one first time voter in Vernon isn’t ashamed to admit she’s completely confused.
You may not be thankful for the weather in the Okanagan this long weekend
October 09, 2015 - 9:30 AM

OKANAGAN - It may be a long weekend typically filled with family, friends and lots of food, but much of this Thanksgiving weekend will also be wet and windy.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjo

Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of Kelowna was hit with another $78,368 in fines for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. That’s now more than $110,000 in fines since 2022 for the same issue at Sandher Fruit

Penticton business set to launch cannabis consumption patio on 4/20
A Penticton cannabis retailer will be opening its consumption patio this weekend and the owner says it'll be the perfect spot for customers to safely enjoy a toke. Cannabis Cottage is hosting a launch party for its all-new designat

Thousands of short-term rentals in B.C. go back to long-term May 1
LANGLEY, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby is warning real estate investors and speculators that his government is tilting the rules towards families seeking homes as it tightens the rules on short-term rentals. Eby said Thursday th

ELECTION 2015: First time Vernon voter is a little baffled, but her confusion makes a surprisingly crucial point