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BC SPCA takes in 21 cats from Kelowna
Concerned family members have surrendered 21 cats to the BC SPCA after an elderly couple became overwhelmed caring for them. The family was travelling from out of province when they realized the cats ...
Nov 12, 2025
NONA Child Development Centre celebrating 50 years with annual Lights for Kids, fundraisers
The North Okanagan Neurological Association is celebrating 50 years serving the community with its annual light up.The NONA Child Development Centre provides services to families with children or yout...
Nov 12, 2025
Vernon Creek Naturalization in Polson Park set to be done on time
The Polson Park Vernon Creek Naturalization project remains on track to be completed by the end of the month.That's according to a city staff report, which stated that crews were working on floodplain...
Nov 12, 2025
UBC Okanagan engineers create new system to clean indoor air
With winter coming and more time spent indoors, UBC Okanagan researchers are working on a new way to keep the air cleaner and reduce the spread of colds and other respiratory illnesses.A team of mecha...
Nov 12, 2025
Kelowna business leaders to discuss impact of short-term rental rules
Kelowna business owners, short-term rental hosts, restauranteurs, tourism operators and elected officials will meet Wednesday evening to discuss the impact of British Columbia's short-term rental regu...
Nov 12, 2025
Tickets available for Music Town concert in Vernon
The Music Town free concert will be held in Vernon on Nov. 27.Vernon earned the title in the contest put on by Sirius XM radio, and as a reward, will be hosting a free show by the Juno award-winning C...
Nov 12, 2025
Vernon investigating security upgrades following confrontation at city hall
Vernon is looking to enhance its safety measures following an alleged incident at city hall in October.At the regular meeting Monday, Nov. 10, Mayor Victor Cumming informed the public that there was a...
Nov 10, 2025
Statue installed in honour of Jack Robertson ahead of Remembrance Day
A statue has been erected in Jack Robertson Memorial Park in Kelowna in honour of the park's namesake.The statue features a salvaged-wood bear sculpture, as well as a likeness of Jack Robertson.Robert...
Nov 10, 2025
Public engagement open for Vernon's draft financial plan
Vernonites have the opportunity to have their say in the city's finances.Vernon City Council was presented with the draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan.The plan outlined an operational tax increase for 202...
Nov 10, 2025
OKIB, RDNO and Lake Country endorse North Aberdeen Plateau Guidance Plan
Local municipalities and First Nations have approved the framework for protecting water, cultural values and landscape from wildfires, drought, and climate pressures.The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB), R...
Nov 10, 2025
