Christy Clark dropped into Vernon and Kelowna today as part of her campaign to replace Gordon Campbell as Liberal leader and B.C. premier. As the heartland of… Read more “Christy Clark asks Okanagan Liberals to make her party leader”
Category: Politics
B.C. Conservatives have hard work ahead
With the B.C. government in disarray, the B.C. Conservatives are trying to position themselves as the choice for voters looking for an alternative to the B.C. Liberals, … Read more “B.C. Conservatives have hard work ahead”
Charges laid in Christina Lake pot bears case
The government sent out a press release late this afternoon announcing charges have been laid against a man for feeding the bears RCMP discovered outside a grow-op… Read more “Charges laid in Christina Lake pot bears case”
Ross Rebagliati decides against taking on Stockwell Day
Seems former gold medalist and pot culture hero Ross Rebagliati isn’t going to be the saviour of democracy after all. The Liberals just sent out a late… Read more “Ross Rebagliati decides against taking on Stockwell Day”
Liquor bans during music festival upsets Kelowna city council
By Adrian Nieoczym adrian@nieoview.com Did this story for the Globe about a couple of liquor license suspensions in Kelowna that forced the venues to go dry during… Read more “Liquor bans during music festival upsets Kelowna city council”
Dog food eating bears prowl marijuana grow op
Adrian Nieoczym adrian@nieoview.com I guess it figures. Of all the things I’ve covered, from a mudslide to disputes over water, the biggest story (in terms of readers)… Read more “Dog food eating bears prowl marijuana grow op”
Fish fight at Osoyoos Lake
By Adrian Nieoczym adrian@nieoview.com These I’m afraid seem to be battles we’re going to be going through for awhile as Canadian Governments and Aboriginal political leaders work… Read more “Fish fight at Osoyoos Lake”
The ongoing Kelowna downtown redevelopment saga
By Adrian Nieoczym adrian@nieoview.com It’s the story that seems to never end. Kelowna spends tons of money and several years coming up with a detailed redevelopment plan… Read more “The ongoing Kelowna downtown redevelopment saga”
Lack of funds delays Okanagan gravel pit review
By Adrian Nieoczym adrian@nieoview.com As the cliche goes, show me the money. People don’t like gravel pits in their neighbourhood but gravel is needed to build roads… Read more “Lack of funds delays Okanagan gravel pit review”
Conservatives enact plan to reduce Quebec’s influence
By Adrian Nieoczym adrian@nieoview.com So Stephen Harper’s Conservative government has decided to add 30 seats to the House of Commons. If the proposed change passes –and it… Read more “Conservatives enact plan to reduce Quebec’s influence”