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Elections BC is encouraging eligible voters to get ready for the 2018 Referendum on Electoral Reform by registering to vote or updating their voter information. The referendum is being held by mail fr...

Voters in Enderby will have a race for mayor in next month's elections. Herman Halvorson is challenging one term mayor Greg McCune, with Halvorson saying the city is running away with its debt. "At so...

The strong ticket sales for the Loverboy concert in Vernon over the weekend could lead to more of those types of events here in the future. The Canadian group known for hits like 'Turn Me Loose" and '...

Amanda Shatzko is taking a run at local politics. The Vernon area resident is seeking the director's position for Electoral Area C of the Regional District of North Okanagan, representing the BX- Silv...

Update: The Regional District of North Okanagan has lifted a campfire ban within its region. Community Services General Manager Mike Fox says the risk of fuels and wildfires have decreased immensely d...

Three Kelowna Mounties saved the life of a woman by pulling her out of a burning vehicle. The woman's mini van crashed into a parking lot pole at the Sheraton Four Points across from Kelowna Internati...

Motorists in Vernon could run across what appear to be a wonky traffic signal this week. Traffic signal technicians will be testing conflict monitors at all City intersections starting today and conti...

Funding for new elementary school is on Lake Country's agenda in meetings with provincial government ministers at this week's UBCM convention. Mayor James Baker says he wants to remind the government ...

Ruth Hoyte is the first woman to announce her intention to run for a council position in Coldstream October 20th. She says honouring the significance of the community's agricultural roots will be a fo...

Coldstream Council has given its general support to a Greater Vernon Recreation Master Plan. The plan has 30 recommendations covering 4 categories ranging from service delivery to facilities. Coldstre...