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Here's the latest text scam
Another text scam is doing the rounds.Kelowna RCMP say people have reported being texted about an outstanding speeding ticket and must provide personal information or payment to resolve the issue.Poli...
Dec 02, 2025
Three lives lost locally due to toxic drugs in October
Vernon saw three lives lost to illicit toxic drugs in October.The deaths came following a September when there were no fatal overdoses locally.To date, a total of 24 people have died due to unregulate...
Dec 02, 2025
Kelowna council reviews preliminary 2026 budget with tax increase proposed
Kelowna city council has received an overview of the 2026 preliminary budget, providing a framework for next year's financial planning. The budget is designed to support essential services, maintain c...
Dec 02, 2025
Local ski resorts opening this week as Okanagan gets first significant snowfall
Big White Resort is preparing to welcome skiers and snowboarders this week.The popular resort will officially open Thursday, December 4, after eight centimetres of fresh snow fell overnight in the low...
Dec 02, 2025
VSAR rescued lost snowmobilers in first call of the winter
Vernon Search and Rescue took their sleds out for their first winter rescue of the season Sunday. In a social media post, the search and resuce group (VSAR) said a couple of snowmobilers had gone for ...
Dec 02, 2025
Local agency ensuring school kids stay fed, have a good holiday
An annual campaign to support students and families facing hardships over the holidays is underway.The Okanagan Learning Foundation has launched its Christmas Hamper initiative, where it puts together...
Dec 02, 2025
VJH Foundation has up to $200K in matching donations for GivingTuesday
The agency that supports local health care services is getting some extra support as part of GivingTuesday.Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation (VJH Foundation) said up to $200,000 in community donation...
Dec 02, 2025
Have you seen this man?
Kelowna RCMP need help from the public finding a missing 45-year-old man, Keith Joseph Campbell.He was last seen six weeks ago, in the 400-block of St. Paul Street. Police have concern for his health ...
Dec 01, 2025
Call for Kelowna-specific short term rental rules
Kelowna-Mission MLA, Conservative Gavin Dew, is calling on the provincial government to stop stalling, as he put it, and immediately grant Kelowna the ability to implement its own short-term rental ru...
Dec 01, 2025
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club holding Olympic trials
The local cross country ski venue will play host to Canada's Olympic hopefuls.Nordiq Canada said Olympics Canada would hold its cross country ski trials at Sovereign Lake Nordic Club.The trials were o...
Dec 01, 2025
