Kelowna’s vacancy rates now one of the highest in Canada: Report

Kelowna’s housing market will continue to shift, as the city now has one of the largest vacancy rates in Canadian Metropolitan areas, according to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) annual rental market report. In the CMHC’s report, based on data ranging from January to October, the Greater Kelowna area – which also inclues […]

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Health officials warn of new influenza strain circulating in B.C.

Health officials in B.C. are warning of a new strain of influenza circulating in the province. A statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry Thursday (Dec. 11) said that the latest data from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control shows influenza levels continuing to increase throughout B.C. She added that data also indicates that

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Abbotsford mayor says feds need to ‘be at the table’ for cross-border flood talks

Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens says the federal government “has to be at the table” when it comes to addressing cross-border flood issues. Siemens, speaking Friday (Dec. 12) at a news briefing, said the city has done everything it can within its power to tackle the problem, but the feds in 2024 denied funding for flood

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North Island-Powell River MP Aaron Gunn eyes Premier spot as Conservative leadership race looms

North Island — Powell River MP Aaron Gunn is considering a run at being the next Premier of British Columbia. “Over the past week, I’ve had a lot of people reach out — community leaders, supporters, everyday British Columbians, and my constituents — encouraging me to run to be the next Premier of British Columbia,”

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Deric Scott

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Deric Scott. Deric passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, just before his 64th birthday. He is survived by his loving wife Kris; his stepdaughter Stephanie, his sisters, Elana and Tracey; his brother Dennis; as well as many nieces and nephews. Many in Maple

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