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On line medical advice?

Feb 22, 2008 / 4:30 pm

More than one-third of Canadian adults, over half of them women, used the Internet to search for health information in 2005, according to a new study. Among...

Pay to download music?

Feb 21, 2008 / 5:00 pm

The Songwriters Association of Canada wants to see every Canadian's monthly Internet bill increase by $5 in exchange for the ability to download as many...

Think sentence for arson is fair?

Think sentence for arson is fair?

Feb 20, 2008 / 4:20 pm

Two young offenders have been sentenced for their role in starting a fire at the Apple Bowl in Kelowna. The fire, which broke out early in the morning of...

Is the carbon tax a good idea?

Is the carbon tax a good idea?

Feb 19, 2008 / 4:23 pm

To help reduce B.C.'s greenhouse gas emissions by one-third by 2020, Tuesday's 2008 B.C. budget includes a revenue-neutral carbon tax, provides $440 million for...

Think philanthropists should get tax breaks?

Think philanthropists should get tax breaks?

Feb 18, 2008 / 4:38 pm

Kelowna City Council is backing a plan that asks the federal government to provide tax breaks to companies that build affordable housing. The proposal was...

Agree with mayors proclamation?

Agree with mayor""s proclamation?

Feb 17, 2008 / 2:19 pm

The "Best Mid-Size City in Canada." That's how Mayor Sharon Shepherd proclaimed Kelowna during her annual 'State of the City Address' to the Chamber of Commerce...

Think seniors driving course good idea?

Think senior""s driving course good idea?

Feb 16, 2008 / 2:46 pm

A safe driving course for seniors is being offered in Kelowna. The new season of 55 Alive defensive driving refresher courses starts February 22. General...

Pay to volunteer?

Feb 14, 2008 / 4:40 pm

The B.C. government is offering partially paid leave to its 30,000 public servants if they volunteer for the 2010 Olympics. As part of the plan, B.C. government...

Think Queen should be banned?

Think Queen should be banned?

Feb 13, 2008 / 4:42 pm

The Queen is saved. After a day of public outrage, B.C. Ferries agreed yesterday to return portraits of Queen Elizabeth to seven ferries in the fleet. The...

Should private company name pool?

Should private company name pool?

Feb 12, 2008 / 4:45 pm

The new Mission Aquatic Centre could be named for a corporate entity --- if the price is right. Kelowna City Council voted 6-3 Monday to draft an RFP for a...

Committee will look at council pay

Committee will look at council pay

Feb 11, 2008 / 4:30 pm

A committee will look into remuneration paid to Kelowna's Mayor and City Councillors. Council passed a bylaw Monday morning endorsing the establishment of the...

Think new light will help?

Think new light will help?

Feb 10, 2008 / 2:26 pm

A new traffic light will be turned on next week. Starting Tuesday, traffic signal changes will go into effect at KLO and Benvoulin Roads in Kelowna. Fred...

Planning to take part in Spirit Week?

Planning to take part in Spirit Week?

Feb 9, 2008 / 2:34 pm

Spirit of B.C. Week kicked off in Kelowna Friday. At a brief ceremony in front of City Hall, Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd proclaimed February 8 to 15, Spirit...

Extend Afghanistan mission?

Feb 8, 2008 / 5:30 pm

The Conservative government confirmed Friday it will introduce a confidence motion to extend Canada's combat role in Afghanistan past February 2009, a move that...

Election over crime bill?

Feb 7, 2008 / 5:30 pm

The Conservatives have threatened to ask the Governor General to dissolve government if the Senate doesn't pass their crime bill by March 1. The ultimatum came...

Watching dangerous drivers?

Feb 6, 2008 / 5:17 pm

School District 23 has spent more than $50,000 in an effort to nab motorists who ignore school bus warnings to stop while students are getting on or off a bus....

Planning to carpool?

Planning to carpool?

Feb 5, 2008 / 1:39 pm

The City of Kelowna and Central Okanagan Regional District hopes residents will literally band together to help reduce air pollution. The two levels of...

Should drive-thru ban be considered?

Should drive-thru ban be considered?

Feb 4, 2008 / 4:12 pm

The thought of banning drive-thru windows at fast food restaurants in Kelowna is not on the immediate radar of City Council. The City of North Vancouver is...

Renewed dog license yet?

Renewed dog license yet?

Feb 3, 2008 / 2:14 pm

Dog owners in the Central Okanagan have almost until the end of the month to get Fido’s license renewed. Communications coordinator, Bruce Smith, says...

Does Kelowna need a signature event?

Does Kelowna need a signature event?

Feb 2, 2008 / 2:28 pm

Kelowna City Councillor, Andre Blanleil, believes Kelowna is missing out on significant tourist dollars by not having a signature event. During a presentation...

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