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Foundation in name of slain Lumby mother pushing for justice reforms

Foundation in name of slain Lumby mother pushing for justice reforms

The Tatjana Martin Foundation of Hope is just getting off the ground, spreading the word with float in Lumby Days parade
New regulations called for as Greater Vernon water concerns rise

New regulations called for as Greater Vernon water concerns rise

Coldstream leading a joint resolution to UBCM requesting modernized wastewater and sewerage system regulations in light of controversial VegPro septic system
Drought level increases across the Okanagan

Drought level increases across the Okanagan

Watering restrictions vary from Vernon to Osoyoos
Big burn ban prompts FireSmart push in North Okanagan

Big burn ban prompts FireSmart push in North Okanagan

Campfires still allowed, residents urged to take proactive steps to safeguard their properties
Fake money making the rounds in North Okanagan

Fake money making the rounds in North Okanagan

Several cases of counterfeit cash since May
Swim advisory issued for Lake Country's Reiswig, Beasley parks

Swim advisory issued for Lake Country's Reiswig, Beasley parks

Health officials say swimming in water with high E. coli levels can lead to several health issues
Pilot in North Okanagan helicopter crash case won't go to trial until 2026

Pilot in North Okanagan helicopter crash case won't go to trial until 2026

Vincent Porteous faces charges of criminal negligence causing bodily harm, failing to stop after an accident, and other charges under the Aeronautics Act
A quiet crisis: The unspoken struggles of men’s mental health in B.C.

A quiet crisis: The unspoken struggles of men’s mental health in B.C.

Men make up nearly 75% of suicide deaths in Canada; a new Victoria grassroots initiative aims to be a tool to address the problem
‘We need a reset’: Kelowna MLA demands Interior Health CEO step down

‘We need a reset’: Kelowna MLA demands Interior Health CEO step down

Susan Brown is set to retire as CEO in December
Peachland councillor questions proposed extra fees for BnB's

Peachland councillor questions proposed extra fees for BnB's

'Why have we targeted tourist accommodation when we have such a shortage'