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Education planned on B.C.'s racist history

Education planned on B.C.'s racist history

NDP to hold event to educate students as B.C. government prepares apology to Chinese Canadians for discriminatory laws
Creek dangerous to cross before channel built in 1908

Creek dangerous to cross before channel built in 1908

In some years the water gushed down the creek making passage across the isthmus exceedingly dangerous.

Organizations receive grants

Six organizations that help keep people safe in the Central Okanagan will share $119,400 in Community Gaming Grants.
Deflation seen in B.C. consumer prices

Deflation seen in B.C. consumer prices

B.C.'s consumer price index slipped into negative territory in November, partly due the repeal of the harmonized sales tax

Visitors’ Guide for 2014 now available

Lake Country featured in Visitors' Guide, with its rural nature emphasized.
Property values slip for Okanagan, Island

Property values slip for Okanagan, Island

Residential property assessments are up slightly across most of B.C., with dips in average values in the Okanagan and on Vancouver Island

2013 in review: Roads were Lake Country’s top issue

The transportation network, as well as the district’s water and sewage infrastructure plans, will remain paramount in 2014.
Olivia, Ethan top B.C. baby names

Olivia, Ethan top B.C. baby names

Liam and Emma slip to second place as number of B.C. births tops 44,000
Medical, pension payments up in 2014

Medical, pension payments up in 2014

Medical premiums for all but low-income B.C. residents go up again with the start of a new year.
New top cop announced for Lake Country RCMP detachment

New top cop announced for Lake Country RCMP detachment

Sergeant Jayson Lucash detachment commander Lake Country RCMP. Sergeant Lucash succeeds the retired Sergeant Scott Rempel