Editorial

Christopher Lee Hawkins (right) and Jessica Chenier donate household items to Ralph Keam, a single father of three, after a house fire left Keam’s family and two others without a home and without any belongings. In the days since the fire, many community members and businesses have offered to assist the families with everything from blankets and bedding to food and furniture.

EDITORIAL: City shows its heart

Three families lost their homes and all their belongings in a house fire on Huston Street recently. That’s the bad news.

Christopher Lee Hawkins (right) and Jessica Chenier donate household items to Ralph Keam, a single father of three, after a house fire left Keam’s family and two others without a home and without any belongings. In the days since the fire, many community members and businesses have offered to assist the families with everything from blankets and bedding to food and furniture.
Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran delivered his anual 'State Of The City' address to the local chamber of commerce Wednesday.

Kelowna mayor talks about challenges of growth in State of the City address

“We are a growing city – and that’s good – but growth and change are not without their challenges.”

Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran delivered his anual 'State Of The City' address to the local chamber of commerce Wednesday.
Lake Country council approved its 2017 budget.

Lake Country approves 2017 budget

Property tax increase at 3.23 percent equates to approximately $61.00 to an average single-family home.

Lake Country council approved its 2017 budget.
Princess Park Mobile Home Park fire

West Kelowna firefighters knock down blaze

West Kelowna firefighters made quick work of a mobile home fire Tuesday evening.

Princess Park Mobile Home Park fire

EDITORIAL: Canada has become the voice of liberty

As freedom and liberty turn its back on those it once inspired, the focus turns to Canada in hopes that we can fill the void.

The volume of sales have dropped off a bit

Southern Interior housing sales drop-off

When compared to the previous month, however, there was a 22 per cent decrease from 453 sales in December.

The volume of sales have dropped off a bit

EDITORIAL: Patience is prudent in Beckett case

Answers won’t likely come soon in Langford crash court cases

EDITORIAL: Pursuit of justice

While the law is often criticized as too slow or too lenient, we can only hope that, ultimately, justice will be served

Editorial: Do we expect too much from plows?

Perhaps we are expecting too much of the city's snow-clearing crews.

OUR VIEW: Canadians deserve the ultimate say

We say: Trudeau’s decision to scrap electoral reform is disheartening

A consumer group is warning passengers about NewLeaf Airlines flights. The company contacts Flair Airlines.

Consumer organization issues warning about NewLeaf

Canadians are being prompted to think twice before they book a ticket with a bargain airline.

A consumer group is warning passengers about NewLeaf Airlines flights. The company contacts Flair Airlines.
The regional waste reduction office ways with the recent heavy snowfall in the Central Okanagan, this is how you should put out out garbage and recycling containers so they can be picked up automatically by collection trucks.

‘Sno way to put out your garbage container

Waste reduction office is asking Central Okanagan residents to keep garbage carts clear of snowbanks.

The regional waste reduction office ways with the recent heavy snowfall in the Central Okanagan, this is how you should put out out garbage and recycling containers so they can be picked up automatically by collection trucks.
Catch The Burying Ground live in support of their new EP, Country Blues & Rags, at Tractorgrease Cafe on Saturday, Feb. 11.

AUDIO: The Burying Ground at Tractorgrease Feb. 11

Tractorgrease will be welcoming Vancouver based roots, country blues and ragtime band, The Burying Ground, to the stage on Feb. 11.

Catch The Burying Ground live in support of their new EP, Country Blues & Rags, at Tractorgrease Cafe on Saturday, Feb. 11.

Laughs in Ryder Lake

It's Comedy Night in Ryder Lake on Feb. 11 with comedians Ryan Lachance and Alex Sparling, plus a special guest.

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B.C. chef Jesse McCleery at Friday night's Mystery Wine Pairing.

Calgary chef tops on night one

The Mystery Wine Competition is the first of three gruelling challenges at the 2017 Canadian Culinary Championships

B.C. chef Jesse McCleery at Friday night's Mystery Wine Pairing.
Multi award-winning musician and producer, Steve Dawson, will be back in Chilliwack at Bozzini’s Upstairs Lounge on Feb. 6.

Steve Dawson returns to Bozzini’s Monday night

Bozzini’s Upstairs Lounge will come alive with one of Canada’s most decorated artists and producers, Steve Dawson, on Feb. 6.

Multi award-winning musician and producer, Steve Dawson, will be back in Chilliwack at Bozzini’s Upstairs Lounge on Feb. 6.

EDITORIAL: Vernon Winter Carnival heats up winter

In a fast-changing world, it’s reassuring to know that some traditions continue to thrive.

Richard Ian Ellis.

BC Corrections warns of sex offender moving to Hope

Richard Ian Ellis says he wants to live in the community, prompting a notification.

Richard Ian Ellis.

Editorial: vigil a sign we really need each other

A hastily-planned vigil in solidarity for Muslims across Canada following a shooting at a Quebec City mosque drew 60 people.

Canada has become new voice of liberty

America under Donald Trump turns its back on its traditional welcome to the world's tired, poor, huddled masses yearning to breathe free