Recreation registration opens

The City of Kelowna is opening registration next week for its fall recreation programs.Hundreds of activities are available, including swim lessons, fitness classes, sports, arts and children's programs.Registration starts next Tuesday, with details available through the City of Kelowna recreation website.

Kelowna RCMP are asking for the public's help as they investigate a series of suspicious fires believed to have been intentionally set in Gopher Creek Linear Park.Police say several small fires were discovered in the Black Mountain area on Aug. 5 at about 5:30 p.m.Park users and nearby residents spotted the fires and w...

The Okanagan's drought situation is worsening, with the province moving the region to its highest drought classification as lakes, streams and groundwater supplies continue to fall to record lows.The Okanagan has been placed at Drought Level 5, the highest level possible, while the Water Scarcity Index has been rated h...

Fire crews are working to strengthen containment lines around the out-of-control Bradley Creek wildfire as changing and gusty winds could fuel increased fire activity heading into the weekend.The wildfire, discovered July 31, has grown to an estimated 2,853 hectares and remains classified as a Wildfire of Note.Conditio...

There have been some price increases for housing sales in the North Okanagan, which includes Vernon.The Association of Interior Realtors says the benchmark price for a single family home was up 1.9 per cent at $782,100, compared to July last year.Townhouses are up 3.2 per cent at $561,000, although condos dipped by alm...

Kelowna business owner Les Bellamy is running for city council in this fall's municipal election.Bellamy says his campaign will focus on safer neighbourhoods, affordability, responsible growth and accountability at city hall.On his campaign website, Bellamy says his more than 30 years in business has prepared him for t...

A precautionary boil water notice for several Greater Vernon properties has been downgraded to a water quality advisory.The advisory affects 18 Avenue properties from 1500 to 1608 and will remain for about two weeks during water main upgrades.Boil water notices for several other areas, including parts of 18th Street, 2...

The City of Kelowna has moved to Stage 2 water restrictions due to ongoing dry conditions and increased water demand.The restrictions limit outdoor watering to designated days and times, with the goal of protecting local water supplies."Reducing water use now helps preserve our water supply and may help prevent th...

Vernon, BC - The Vernon Vipers have completed a pair of roster transactions, acquiring the BCHL Playing Rights to forward Jacob Wingfield while trading forward London Taylor to the Spruce Grove Saints. The Vipers acquired the BCHL Playing Rights to 2006-born forward Jacob Wingfield from the Okotoks Oilers in exchange f...