City council
Vernon's call to end fossil fuel sponsorships fails at SILGA, will be brought forward at UBCM
A proposal by a Vernon councillor for municipal organizations to stop accepting fossil fuel sponsorships fell short at a local leaders convention, but that might not be the end of it.Councillor Brian Guy issued a proposal at the recent Southern Interior Local Government Association that called for fossil fuel industry ...
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long weekend
Snow possible on upper level highways
The mountain passes on area highways could get some spring snow.Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for several area highways, including the Okanagan Connector, Coquihalla, and Highway 1's Rogers Pass.The agency said a cool air mass could settle in higher elevations of the Interior, bringing precipita...
May 15, 2024
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motor vehicle incident
Vernon rollover crash sends two to hospital
First responders were on the scene of a crash in the Vernon area this afternoon (May 15).Dispatch reports say a vehicle went off Pottery Road in the 1000-block and rolled just before 3 p.m., with one person taken for treatment by BC Ambulance."BC Emergency Health Services says it one of its primary care paramedic ...
May 15, 2024
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CUPE
New labour deal for Coldstream workers, 15% raise over term
There is labour peace at the District of Coldstream.The municipality and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have ratified a new three-year collective agreement that will be in effect from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026. CUPE Local 626 represents 37 inside and outside workers at the District of Coldstre...
May 15, 2024
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'working together'
First section of new rail trail given grand opening
A milestone has been celebrated for the North Okanagan Shuswap Rail Trail.A grand opening event was held May 10 to commemorate the completion of the Enderby-Splatsin pilot section of the trail at the new trailhead parking area in Enderby. The two-kilometre stretch marks the first fully constructed phase of the project,...
May 15, 2024
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Civil Fofeiture Grants
Okanagan agencies benefit from forfeited funds
A range of social agencies and service providers in Vernon, Kelowna and the Okanagan are getting a financial boost thanks to some provincial grants.The province announced the recipients of the 2023-24 Civil Forfeiture Grants, with a total of $8.2-million going to service providers in B.C., with a focus on aiding progra...
May 15, 2024
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Fire Restrictions
Category 2 fire ban takes effect May 17 across region
The B.C. Wildfire Service is adding to its regional fire bans ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend.The provincial firefighting service will prohibit Category 2 burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the Okanagan and Shuswap, effective noon Friday, May 17.Small campfires will still be allowed.The ban, add...
May 15, 2024
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13 Projects in April
New home construction remains slow in Greater Vernon
April was another slow month for new housing construction in Greater Vernon.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported just 13 housing starts in Vernon in April of 2024. While up from the six starts in March, April's figure was less that a fifth of the 67 housing starts recorded locally in the same month i...
May 15, 2024
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Vernon
FireSmart actions planned for city property, public info session set
The City of Vernon will be taking action to reduce the risk of wildfires, and is encouraging others to do the same.FireSmart work is planned for city-owned lands, and members of the public are invited to an information session to learn about the process."By taking proactive measures now, we're not only protecting ...
May 15, 2024
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No sprinkler systems
Armstrong and Spallumcheen launch Stage Two water restrictions
Armstrong and Spallumcheen have both implemented Stage 2 water restrictions which take effect at 12 p.m. Wednesday (May 15)."These restrictions are in place as we switch our water source to our wells due to increased water turbidity in Fortune Creek due to spring run-off," a City of Armstrong news release sta...
May 15, 2024
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