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Water Quality Advisory issued for parts of Shannon Lake
The City of West Kelowna has issued a water quality advisory for certain areas of Shannon Lake after an unanticipated mechanical issue affected the local water supply. Residents in the impacted zones ...
Dec 16, 2025
Strong winds expected across parts of B.C. Interior
It is shaping up to be a blustery 24 hours in the region.Strong southwesterly winds are forecast to hit several regions of the B.C. Interior overnight, Environment Canada says.Areas at risk include th...
Dec 16, 2025
Kelowna General Hospital appoints new head of pediatric department
After a multi-week closure shocked the community earlier this year, Kelowna General Hospital is bringing new leadership to its pediatric department. Dr. Jeff Wong, who officially took over in Septembe...
Dec 16, 2025
Vernon's mayor and council pay going up as originally planned
The local municipal leaders are getting the pay raise originally set for the coming year, after justifying the increase as fair and a way of attracting people to do the job.At the regular meeting Mond...
Dec 15, 2025
Vernon's new OCP officially adopted
The plan that guides Vernon's growth vision and strategies for the next 20 years is now in place.Vernon City Council adopted the new Official Community Plan (OCP) at the regular meeting Monday, Dec. 1...
Dec 15, 2025
Vernon's mall evacuated after fire alarm pulled
People had their shopping interrupted due to a false alarm at Vernon's mall Sunday.Vernon Fire Rescue Services responded to the Village Green Shopping Mall after the fire alarm went off at approximate...
Dec 15, 2025
Two orange rainfall warnings issued as heavy rain threatens southern B.C. highways
A strong frontal system is bringing heavy rain to southern British Columbia today, with total rainfall amounts expected between 60 and 80 millimetres. Areas affected include the Manning-Skagit Valley,...
Dec 15, 2025
Three sledders, two whom were missing for days, rescued from Hunters Range area
Three snowmobilers are recovering after getting lost in the Hunters Range area last week, two of whom were out in the wilderness for multiple days.Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) said a pair of sledde...
Dec 15, 2025
UBCO study finds microdosing lifts mood and creativity
A UBC Okanagan study suggests microdosing psychedelics can boost mood, creativity and focus-but only on the days it is done.Researchers tracked more than 1,400 participants from 49 countries, who repo...
Dec 15, 2025
Central Okanagan residents urged to note holiday garbage schedule
Residents in the Central Okanagan are being reminded that curbside garbage and recycling schedules will change over the holiday season.The Regional District of Central Okanagan says there will be no c...
Dec 15, 2025
