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The City of Vernon is hoping to use reclaimed water to support local agriculture producers.The city and the Regional District of North Okanagan tasked staff with conducting a feasibility assessment on using reclaimed water to top up the Goose Lake Reservoir.The idea came in response to the declining water supply and in...

RCMP have asked for the public's help investigating a home invasion turned homicide.Police believe three suspects, two men and a woman, broke into a home in the 100 block of 4th Street SE around 3 a.m. Friday, July 17.During the home invasion, the suspects got into an altercation with a resident who was shot and later ...

The City of Kelowna is looking for about 300 people to help run the 2026 municipal election this October.Paid positions are available for advance voting days on Oct. 7, 10, 14, 15 and 16, as well as general voting day on Oct. 17.Election workers will help with tasks including registering voters, issuing ballots, suppor...

Vernon and the North Okanagan is getting an infusion of cash to help with responding to emergencies.Through a provincial investment, Vernon's EOC will receive $30,000 for training, tabletop exercises and full-scale exercises to built and test capability.Another $30,000 will go to the Regional District of North Okanagan...

An attempt to set a new world record by swimming the full 106-kilometre length of Okanagan Lake fell short, but the fundraising aspect of the endeavour was still successful.Jessi Harewicz had planned to swim the entire length of the lake from Vernon to Penticton in support of Foundry projects in Vernon, West Kelowna an...

Enderby will increase its water restrictions ahead of the weekend.Starting Friday, July 24, all properties connected to Enderby's drinking water system will be under Stage 2 water restrictions.Stage 2 means people with odd-numbered addresses will only be able to water their lawns and gardens using sprinklers or irrigat...

The Mayor of Vernon will throw his hat back in the ring and look to win a third term in his seat.Victor Cumming announced he would run for mayor again in the fall election.In a release, the Cumming said a lot had been accomplished over the past eight years under his leadership, including "delivering on the communi...

As Canada's premiers meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Charlottetown, B.C.'s wine industry is pushing for changes to internal trade rules it says are making it harder for Canadian businesses to compete.Ron Kubek, owner of Lightning Rock Winery in Summerland, says the recent 50 per cent tariff imposed by the Unite...

The City of Kelowna is reminding residents and visitors to take precautions as a Yellow heat alert remains in effect for the Central Okanagan.The city said people looking to escape the heat can use public facilities during regular operating hours, including recreation and activity centres, as well as local libraries.Ou...