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Heavy snow expected on Coq
Snow is still causing tricky conditions on some Southern Interior highways. The Coquihalla between Hope and Merritt has a snowfall warning, with another 5-10 cm expected. Snow should ease, but another...
Dec 22, 2025
Is a white Christmas possible?
Snow is expected to arrive just in time for a white Christmas in the Okanagan. Environment Canada says a system moving north should bring periods of snow Christmas Eve, with trace amounts up to five c...
Dec 22, 2025
Major damage in Kelowna house fire
A house fire on Orchard Drive near downtown Kelowna caused major damage Saturday evening, but everyone got out safely.Fire crews arrived around 5:20 p.m. to flames and heavy smoke. They managed to put...
Dec 22, 2025
Canadian Blood Services needs blood
Canadian Blood Services is reminding people in Kelowna and the Interior to book blood and plasma appointments before the year ends. Donations usually drop over the holidays, and recent bad weather has...
Dec 22, 2025
Should rural areas of RDCO have short-term rental rules?
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) will review if and how it might change regulations to align with cities regarding short term property rentals.Currently, rural areas do not need to con...
Dec 20, 2025
Federal funding supporting algae bloom monitoring in Kelowna
A federal program is supporting a water protection project in the Central Okanagan.The Canada Water Agency said it will be providing $200,000 over two years to work collaboratively with the City of Ke...
Dec 19, 2025
RDNO supporting local group with unused provincial funds
The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is using some unused provincial money to support a local organization.The RDNO has agreed to provide the Mara Musical and Athletic Association with $912 ...
Dec 19, 2025
Two people injured but stable following collision on Old Kamloops Road
Two people were injured after a car crash involving multiple vehicles occurred just outside Vernon's city limits Friday morning.Two vehicles collided head on in the 6400 block of Old Kamloops Road at ...
Dec 19, 2025
Registration open for annual Enterprize Challenge
Registrations for the annual entrepreneur competition in the North Okanagan has opened.Community Futures North Okanagan are accepting applications for the 2026 Enterprize Challenge.This year the chall...
Dec 19, 2025
Vernon Fire Services urges fire safety over the winter holidays
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) is reminding people to take steps to prevent fires this holiday season and throughout the winter months.The local fire department said the holidays are a time of cel...
Dec 18, 2025
