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Stephen Johnston set to be next mayor of West Kelowna
14+ hour, 4+ min ago (231+ words) Published 10:36 am Sunday, September 13, 2026 West Kelowna Councillor Stephen Johnston will be looking forward to another four years as an elected official in his community, this time filling bigger shoes. As the only candidate who officially declared to run for the…...
Former MLA Dan Ashton joins Penticton mayoral race
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (128+ words) Published 11:27 am Thursday, September 10, 2026 Former MLA Dan Ashton has joined the Penticton mayoral race. Ashton was Penticton’s mayor from 2008 to 2013 before serving as MLA for the local provincial riding until 2024. “I have had a fair bit of encouragement to return…...
13-year-old charged after running stop sign, causing crash on e-bike in Vernon
1+ week, 4+ day ago (355+ words) Published 11:58 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Youth riding recklessly on e-bikes is an issue that keeps coming up for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP. And on Tuesday morning, it was fortunate that an e-bike crash didn’t result in serious injury. Police officers…...
Defections continue as Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA McInnis quits B.C. Conservatives
1+ week, 4+ day ago (102+ words) Published 1:12 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2026 By Mark Page/Black Press Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis is quitting the B.C. Conservative caucus, becoming the second MLA to leave on Wednesday, and the ninth in less than a month. “The party has increasingly become…...
Campfire ban to be lifted across Vancouver Island and South Coast
1+ week, 4+ day ago (372+ words) Published 10:15 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 By Victoria News staff Campfire prohibitions will be lifted across the Coastal Fire Centre starting Thursday (Sept. 3), as wildfire danger continues to decline following recent rainfall and cooler temperatures. Effective at noon, Category 1 open-fire prohibitions, which…...
Musaic Vocal Ensemble in Summerland seeking new singers
1+ week, 5+ day ago (168+ words) Published 2:25 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2026 As the Musaic Vocal Ensemble reaches four decades since its inception, it’s putting out a call for more singers. The Summerland choir has members from Kelowna, Penticton, Naramata and Keremeos and is inviting newcomers to the…...
Transit police check nets B.C. man wanted on 8 Canada-wide warrants in Sask.
1+ week, 5+ day ago (122+ words) Published 3:40 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2026 By Tom Zillich/Surrey Now Leader Metro Vancouver Transit Police say they’ve arrested a Surrey man wanted on eight Canada-wide arrest warrants in Estevan, Saskatchewan. Emmanuel Enocent Dario, 36, was taken into custody while a mobile team…...
B.C. NDP preparing for fall session, doesn't rule out snap election: Eby
1+ week, 5+ day ago (297+ words) Published 4:32 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Premier David Eby is refusing to rule out calling a snap election amid the exodus of MLAs from the B.C. Conservative caucus. “We’re preparing for the fall session … I understand that the Conservatives are in significant chaos,…...
Evacuation orders, alerts downgraded for Cariboo's Big Bar Complex wildfire
1+ week, 6+ day ago (240+ words) Published 7:17 pm Monday, August 31, 2026 Evacuation orders and alerts are being downgraded to all clear for areas affected by the Pear Lake wildfire. At 4 p.m. Monday (Aug.31), the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) rescinded evacuation orders and alerts to all clear for approximately…...
Chilliwack-Cultus Lake MLA??'a:l??ya Warbus latest to quit Findlay's B.C. Conservatives
1+ week, 6+ day ago (156+ words) Published 9:22 am Monday, August 31, 2026 By Mark Page/Black Press Chilliwack-Cultus Lake MLA Á’a:líya Warbus announced Monday morning she is leaving the B.C. Conservative caucus, posting a scathing letter to social media detailing why she won’t work with new…...