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JoeAnna’s House Winter Wonderland Wish List raises over $76,000
JoeAnna's House has announced the success of its Winter Wonderland Wish List, a month-long holiday initiative that raised more than $76,000 to support families staying at the facility while their love...
Jan 08, 2026
New program will help men with mental health challenges
The YMCA of Southern Interior is planning to launch a new program aimed at supporting men who are dealing with stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.The local YCMA branch will be launchi...
Jan 07, 2026
Downtown crime incidents 'unacceptable': Kelowna mayor
The mayor of Kelowna says it is "unacceptable" that downtown business owners are facing incidents of crime, vandalism, and disorder affecting their staff and customers. Tom Dyas wrote in his monthly c...
Jan 07, 2026
'Milestone' Artsolutely raised over $350K
The principle event that supports the Vernon Community Art Centre surpassed all expectations.The Arts Centre (VCAC) said the 20th annual Arsolutely artisan market and fundraiser was a milestone event ...
Jan 07, 2026
Burning underway to reduce wildfire risk in Lake Country
No need to call 9-1-1; the District of Lake Country has resumed controlled burning to get rid of woody debris.It's happening on Spion Kop and trail users, residents, and motorists on Highway 97 may no...
Jan 07, 2026
How constant crime headlines make fear grow faster than reality
As violent crime headlines stack up, an expert warns it's not just the incidents themselves shaping public anxiety - it's how often people are exposed to them.In Saskatchewan for example, shootings, s...
Jan 07, 2026
Central Okanagan sees impact of tips as part of Crime Stoppers month
The Central Okanagan is joining communities across Canada in observing Crime Stoppers Month this January, highlighting the role the program plays in keeping neighbourhoods safe.Last year, Central Okan...
Jan 07, 2026
Vernon's vacancy rate rose to 3.2 per cent in 2025
Vernon's vacancy rate more than tripled over the past 12 months. A report from the Regional District of North Okanagan's Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee stated Vernon's vacancy rate rose...
Jan 07, 2026
Snowfall warning remains for Highway 1 from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass
Snow continues to fall along Highway 1 between Eagle Pass and Rogers Pass, prompting Environment Canada to maintain a yellow-coded snowfall warning.The agency reported 15 to 25 centimetres of snow are...
Jan 07, 2026
'Downtown Kelowna heading for serious decline': frustrated business owner
Another Kelowna downtown business owner is sharing their concerns about crime.Todd Daniels with Gallery Streetwear has posted video of his front windows smashed and he said thousands of dollars of pro...
Jan 06, 2026
