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West Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ zoning bylaw hits roadblock after council concerns

West Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ zoning bylaw hits roadblock after council concerns

'I apologize for bringing these things forward at such a late date'
Okanagan farmers watch nervously as cold snap anniversary arrives

Okanagan farmers watch nervously as cold snap anniversary arrives

Colder weather — but not that cold — in forecast as buds starting to appear on Okanagan trees
West Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ grants $116K to support local community groups in 2025

West Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ grants $116K to support local community groups in 2025

Council declined a request from the Westside Celebration Society for an additional $5,000 for 2025
Abandoned B.C. tortoise Franklin steps out of the refrigator, ready to chill

Abandoned B.C. tortoise Franklin steps out of the refrigator, ready to chill

Winter brumation session over for Mediterranean-friendly former pet discovered on Shuswap shores
Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ council simplifies its lobbyist registry

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ council simplifies its lobbyist registry

'We are making it easier for people to be in touch with us'
Pedestrian struck on Highway 97 in Lake Country

Pedestrian struck on Highway 97 in Lake Country

The incident happened around 10:40 p.m.
Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ crane collapse memorial to go forward despite lack of provincial funds

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ crane collapse memorial to go forward despite lack of provincial funds

The Rise Memorial Foundation has raised around $300,000 for construction
Burger and a Beer Night to support Lake Country Health

Burger and a Beer Night to support Lake Country Health

The event is backed by the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation
Okanagan communities push for secondary route amid Highway 97 issues

Okanagan communities push for secondary route amid Highway 97 issues

The two communities have invited Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth to tour the area
Calls for pot shop buffer zone review spark at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ council

Calls for pot shop buffer zone review spark at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ council

Under current bylaws, cannabis stores must be at least 500 metres apart
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