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Preliminary approval given for RDNO budgets
The Regional District of North Okanagan will be increasing its budget for a number of services.The RDNO Board of Directors have given preliminary approval for a series of operational budgets relating ...
Jan 26, 2026
Over $100K going to support local conservation projects
Several local conservation projects are getting a leg up with some financial aid.The Regional District of North Okanagan has agreed to provide a combined $103,000 to support six projects in the area t...
Jan 24, 2026
Royal LePage Place evacuated
There was an emergency response to West Kelowna's Royal LePage Place Friday afternoon.RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious item at the Jim Lind Arena. Police said, as a precaution, Royal LePage ...
Jan 23, 2026
VFRS saw slight decline in calls for service last year
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) had a busy 2025, however, there were fewer calls than the year before.The annual report from the local fire department said crews were called out for 4,893 incidents...
Jan 23, 2026
Kelowna snowboarder going to the Olympics
A snowboarder that calls Kelowna home is heading to Italy for the winter games.Tess Critchlow, who hails from Prince George, B.C., but lives in Kelowna, is heading to the Milano Cortina Olympics to pa...
Jan 23, 2026
Kelowna hospitals to see $46M in upgrades under five-year plan
The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District board has approved the 2026-2030 five-year financial plan, setting the stage for nearly $46 million in infrastructure projects across the region.The pla...
Jan 23, 2026
Sicamous man "dumbfounded" with jackpot win at Vernon casino
A Sicamous man is a millionaire after striking gold at the casino in Vernon.B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC) said a man identified only as Pierre B. was visiting with a friend and having a meal at the ...
Jan 23, 2026
New EV chargers operational in Vernon
Electric vehicle drivers in the Okanagan have new charging stations to use.B.C. Hydro, in collaboration with the City of Vernon, opened a new EV charging station with 10 ports at the Vernon and Distri...
Jan 23, 2026
Heaven Can Wait boat tour founders recognized for years of volunteer work
A pair of devoted volunteers who promote people getting out and active despite their age or capabilities have been recognized for their hard work.Junior Chamber International Vernon named Annie and Ge...
Jan 23, 2026
Kelowna police, gang unit seize guns and drugs in city crackdown
Kelowna police joined forces with the Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) last week in a coordinated effort to remove firearms and illegal drugs from city streets.From Jan. 12 to 16, officers conduct...
Jan 23, 2026
