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City of Kamloops Councillor Katie Neustaeter’s notice of motion is in response to a provincial pilot project decriminalizing the possession of 2.5 grams of hard drugs in B.C. (Dave Eagles/Kamloops This Week photo)

Kamloops councillor seeks to ban drug use in city parks

Sicamous in process of amending parks bylaw in response to decriminalization concerns

  • Mar 30, 2023

 

The pride flag (right) was raised at Vernon City Hall Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 to kick off pride week events in the city. The city is developing a flag policy and will install a new single-raising flag pole somewhere on the Civic Plaza grounds in 2023. (Morning Star - file photo)

Vernon ready to fly single-raising flag pole

Pole will be erected on the grounds of Civic Plaza in 2023

 

Coldstream’s first-ever woman mayor, Ruth Hoyte, takes her seat between chief administrative officer Trevor Seibel (left) and corporate officer Keri-Ann Austin after being officially sworn in Monday, Nov. 7. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Historic moment: Coldstream’s first female mayor sworn in

Vernon and Coldstream councils officially sworn in to office Monday, Nov. 7

 

Penticton City Hall. (Western News - File)

Penticton issues warning after report of city worker impersonator

The man attempted to gain access to a home to allegedly test the tap water

Penticton City Hall. (Western News - File)
The City of Vernon is reminding residents changes are coming in regards to floral tributes and leaving trinkets on gravesites at Vernon’s Pleasant Valley Cemetery. (Google Maps photo)

Vernon cemetery changes affect flower tributes, trinkets

City sends out reminder to residents about upcoming changes

The City of Vernon is reminding residents changes are coming in regards to floral tributes and leaving trinkets on gravesites at Vernon’s Pleasant Valley Cemetery. (Google Maps photo)
The historic Peanut Pool at Vernon’s Lakeview Park is being deconstructed, to be replaced by new pool in 2023. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Historic Vernon pool shelled by machinery

Peanut Pool being demolished this week; new facility at Lakeview Park to open in summer 2023

The historic Peanut Pool at Vernon’s Lakeview Park is being deconstructed, to be replaced by new pool in 2023. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran. (File)

Kelowna mayor frustrated with number of shows, concerts that go to Penticton

Colin Basran offered his comments in a radio interview last week

Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran. (File)
A visual of Penticton’s North Gateway redevelopment plan. (Photo- City of Penticton)

Penticton makes ‘bold plan’ for first live, work, play neighbourhood

The proposed North Gateway redevelopment has been advanced to the final round of public engagement

A visual of Penticton’s North Gateway redevelopment plan. (Photo- City of Penticton)
The courthouse in Port Coquitlam. (Google/Special to The News)

Maple Ridge community safety officer charged with assault

Assaulting peace officer, possession of weapon among charges laid

The courthouse in Port Coquitlam. (Google/Special to The News)
Penticton City Hall was vandalized on Friday, Dec. 10. (City of Penticton image)

Penticton City Hall vandalized, RCMP investigating

RCMP responded to reports of mischief at Penticton City Hall on Friday night

Penticton City Hall was vandalized on Friday, Dec. 10. (City of Penticton image)
Revelstoke city hall. (Jocelyn Doll/Revelstoke Review)

City of Revelstoke announces new operations manager

New operations manager Mike Manson has experience in educational and municipal environments

Revelstoke city hall. (Jocelyn Doll/Revelstoke Review)
Revelstoke city hall. Revelstoke City Council. Revelstoke City Staff. Feb. 24, 2021. (Jocelyn Doll/Revelstoke Review)

City of Revelstoke to receive nearly $10 million in infrastructure funding

Funding will be put toward Revelstoke’s wastewater treatment facility

Revelstoke city hall. Revelstoke City Council. Revelstoke City Staff. Feb. 24, 2021. (Jocelyn Doll/Revelstoke Review)
Revelstoke city hall. Revelstoke City Council. Revelstoke City Staff. Feb. 24, 2021. (Jocelyn Doll/Revelstoke Review)
Revelstoke city hall. Revelstoke City Council. Revelstoke City Staff. Feb. 24, 2021. (Jocelyn Doll/Revelstoke Review)
Photo: Kathleen Saylors

Grand Forks votes down letter to support Penticton in homeless shelter battle

Grand Forks city coun. Neil Krog insisted Penticton’s issue with Victoria is about city bylaws, not homelessness

Photo: Kathleen Saylors
The City of Revelstoke has received grant money from the province to create a Housing Action Plan Regulatory Toolkit in order to support the development of affordable, safe and secure housing along the entire housing continuum. (Contributed)

City receives grant to create Housing Action Plan Regulatory Toolkit

Access to housing is one of the biggest issues in Revelstoke

The City of Revelstoke has received grant money from the province to create a Housing Action Plan Regulatory Toolkit in order to support the development of affordable, safe and secure housing along the entire housing continuum. (Contributed)
The director of finance for the city expects the impacts of the COVID-19 are just beginning to be felt. (Jocelyn Doll/Revelstoke Review)

City on track with spending but behind on revenue due to COVID-19

Director of finance made a report to Revelstoke City council

The director of finance for the city expects the impacts of the COVID-19 are just beginning to be felt. (Jocelyn Doll/Revelstoke Review)
Revelstoke City Hall is set to reopen to the public on June 1. (Jocelyn Doll/Revelstoke Review)

Revelstoke City Hall to re-open June 1

Drop-in hours will be limited and appointments are available

Revelstoke City Hall is set to reopen to the public on June 1. (Jocelyn Doll/Revelstoke Review)
A rendering of city hall after the upcoming exterior rehabilitation. (City of Revelstoke)

Revelstoke city hall to be white after rehabilitation project

The building was built in 1939 and later covered in stucco

A rendering of city hall after the upcoming exterior rehabilitation. (City of Revelstoke)
The City of Vernon has laid off more than 100 part-time staff at recreation services after all recreational facilities were closed until further notice due to COVID-19. (Morning Star - file photo)

Okanagan city’s recreation services staff served with layoff notices

Vernon issues more than 100 notices to part-time staff after closing rec facilities due to COVID-19

The City of Vernon has laid off more than 100 part-time staff at recreation services after all recreational facilities were closed until further notice due to COVID-19. (Morning Star - file photo)
The City of Vernon building is undergoing renovations as of Jan. 29, 2020. (Contributed)

City Hall facelift moves services in North Okanagan

Cash station closed in Vernon as renovations make way for new cemetery inquiries office

The City of Vernon building is undergoing renovations as of Jan. 29, 2020. (Contributed)
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