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Singh launches campaign for mayor of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A long-time Kamloops city councillor has put his name in the ring to become the city's next mayor. On Friday morning on the steps of city hall, Arjun Singh announced his intention to run fo...
Mar 04, 2022
Committee supports referendum on Sorrento-Blind Bay incorporation
Two Shuswap communities could be a step closer to incorporation.Members of an incorporation study advisory committee have recommend a referendum be conducted on the topic of incorporation of the Blind...
Mar 04, 2022
Fraud, breach of trust case against former B.C. legislature clerk rests with judge
VANCOUVER - Defence lawyers for British Columbia's former clerk of the legislature say the Crown has failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that their client committed any crimes related to fraud o...
Mar 04, 2022
Premier not concerned about impacts to B.C. after Canada raises tariffs for Russia
B.C.'s premier says he supports the federal government's decision to impose a 35 per cent tariff on Russian and Belarusian exports to Canada. John Horgan said the Finance Ministry is looking into the ...
Mar 03, 2022
Interior records 100 new cases, three COVID deaths
Interior Health again recorded the most new COVID-19 cases of all health authorities in B.C. Thursday.The Interior had 100 new cases (decrease of 5 from Wednesday), while Fraser Health had the second ...
Mar 03, 2022
Call for more prosecutors in Kelowna
The B.C. Crown Counsel Association says the province needs to provide funding for at least five more prosecutors in Kelowna due to growing case numbers in the city.The problem came to light this week ...
Mar 03, 2022
700 West Fraser employees affected by move to three day work week
VANCOUVER - West Fraser says inventory challenges have prompted them to temporarily bring in a three day work week."The transportation crisis in Western Canada that started with flooding in the Lower ...
Mar 03, 2022
Community Foundation grants focus on climate change, social equality
The Community Foundation of North Okanagan (CFNO) has opened applications for the annual Smart and Caring Communities Grants Program.The initiative supports registered charities as they look to work i...
Mar 03, 2022
Investigative work planned for Coldstream road
A District of Coldstream project may create some minor delays for drivers next week.A district news release says investigative roads works will take place on McClounie Road, between Kalamalka Road and...
Mar 03, 2022
Services to resume at Penticton Airport
With border measures being eased in phases, operations at several airports, including the one in Penticton, will resume.The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said new hours of service for the Penti...
Mar 03, 2022
