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Potential chronic wasting disease found near Enderby
A case of an infectious and fatal disease in the local deer population, in what would be the first of its kind in the region, may have been found in the North Okanagan.The province said a potential ca...
Nov 24, 2025
Big White opening delayed
There's a delay to ski operations at Big White Resort due to a lack of snow.It was hoped to open Thursday this week but the resort has announced early-season snowfall has not reached the level needed ...
Nov 24, 2025
Creativity meets community care
An innovative fund raiser is being offered by The Bridge Youth and Family Services.Creatives for Care, an online charity auction, will feature 34 local creatives who have collectively donated nearly $...
Nov 24, 2025
Vernon art gallery benefitting from Giving Tuesday partnership
The Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG) is getting some support as part of this year's Giving Tuesday.The local art gallery said VantageOne Credit Union would be matching donations as part of the day tha...
Nov 24, 2025
Local senior dog care organization receives charity status
Fletcher's Keep Senior Dog Foundation has officially been granted registered charitable status.The Vernon-based organization is volunteer-run and dedicated to providing support and creating a refuge f...
Nov 24, 2025
Vernon infrastructure plan calls for $111-million investment over five years
The City of Vernon is looking at making major investments into its assets.The draft 2026-2030 Infrastructure Plan said the municipality owns and operates a range of infrastructure assets with an estim...
Nov 24, 2025
Flight delays ripple through Kelowna as Calgary storm disrupts air travel
Travellers moving through Kelowna International Airport (YLW) faced delays and cancellations Monday as a winter storm in Calgary created widespread travel disruptions across Western Canada.By mid-morn...
Nov 24, 2025
Utility upgrade work to disrupt traffic in South Vernon
The City of Vernon will be undertaking a utility upgrade project that will cause some minor traffic delays Monday.Crews will be doing utility upgrades on a portion of 43rd Street between 19th and 24th...
Nov 23, 2025
Vernon Council reviewing major planning documents Monday, OCP Public Hearing to follow
Vernon City Council will be considering three major planning initiatives Monday.Local leaders will be presented with the revised Official Community Plan, Transportation Plan, and 2026 Infrastructure P...
Nov 22, 2025
Lumber harvest limit reduced for area near Okanagan Indian Band
The limit on how much timber can be harvested from a forested area bordering the Okanagan Indian Band has been reduced.B.C.'s chief forester has set a new allowable annual cut (AAC) limit for Tree Far...
Nov 21, 2025
