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New Vernon pool, recreation facility may require ‘serious’ tax hike
The rough cost estimate for the project is $83-million. Continue reading
Many Okanagan jurisdictions plan to reopen playgrounds June 1
The caution tape and fencing that have blocked off many Okanagan playgrounds will soon be coming down. Continue reading
Enderby drive-in says it’s ‘not seeking a handout’ after online fundraiser started
The Okanagan’s only drive-in movie theater says it’s “not seeking a handout” after someone started an online fundraiser to help the business. Continue reading
Kelowna man charged, another wanted in 2019 Grande Prairie homicide
A 25-year-old Kelowna, B.C., man has been charged with first-degree murder in the 2019 death of a man in Grande Prairie, Alta. Continue reading
Enderby, B.C.’s Starlight Drive-In facing uncertain summer after rule change
The business said in a statement it will be reviewing its operations and “how these changes impact the feasibility of our summer drive-in season.” Continue reading
Shuswap company pulls controversial post welcoming houseboaters from other provinces
The post raised questions because it appeared to contradict advice from health officials. Continue reading
Kelowna approves plan to close streets, expand patio space
City council voted unanimously in favour of a plan to close parts of Bernard Ave. to vehicles. Continue reading
B.C. residents to get preferential access to camping in province’s parks
BC Parks says non-B.C. residents with existing reservations are asked to contact the call centre before June 15 to cancel and receive a full refund. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Vernon, B.C. parents divided on sending kids back to class
Parents are facing a choice as B.C. schools get set to partially reopen in June. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Shuswap experiences unusual long weekend as tourists urged to stay away
It is unclear how many heeded the call to forgo non-essential travel to the area. Continue reading
Okanagan bride questions need for in-person weddings amid COVID-19
With physical distancing currently the norm, should getting married require an in person ceremony? Continue reading
Coronavirus: Lots of uncertainty as downtown Kelowna, B.C. businesses look to reopen
Reopening Kelowna’s downtown won’t be like flipping a switch. Continue reading
Coronavirus: B.C.’s Interior Health announces resumption of elective surgeries
The organization said it is calling patients to confirm their health status and if they’re able to move forward with surgery. Continue reading
Downtown location for Vernon overdose prevention site controversial
The city’s chamber of commerce has come out against the plan to locate the site downtown. Continue reading
Okanagan snowpack above average, as waterways run high
The River Forecast Centre cautioned that elevated snowpack doesn’t automatically mean flooding. Continue reading