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Wildfire mitigation pile burns in Lake Country to start in November
Provincial and local fire crews will be undertaking wildfire mitigation efforts in Lake Country this fall and winter, which will result in smoke being visible in the area.In the spring, the B.C. Wildf...
Oct 31, 2025
Vernon recommits to climate action mitigation, will inspire individual efforts
The City of Vernon plans to continue its work to address climate change at a personal level.At the regular meeting Monday, Oct. 27, Vernon City Council was asked to authorize using money from the Clim...
Oct 31, 2025
Demolition of Coldstream Log House nearly complete
The old log house in Coldstream has nearly been fully knocked down.A report from the District of Coldstream said the hazardous material abatement work was completed and the exterior of the Coldstream ...
Oct 31, 2025
Youth speedsters caught racing at 143 km/h on Swamp Rd.
Two 17-year-old drivers are in trouble.RCMP clocked them racing on Swamp Road in the Mission on Sunday, going at 143 km/hr in a 60 zone.That area has seen increased complaints relating to speeding fol...
Oct 31, 2025
Retro Mania featuring vintage goods for sale, family-fun atmosphere
Collectors of all things vintage and retro will be able to get their hands on some goods next weekend.Vernon Comic Con will host Retro Mania, an event where people will be selling a range of items fro...
Oct 30, 2025
Sewer project that faced major delays pausing through winter
A major project that has disrupted traffic for residents in Coldstream will be wrapping up for the season.The District of Coldstream said the Aberdeen Road sanitary sewer system upgrade project had se...
Oct 30, 2025
Okanagan still very dry, poses risk of multi-year drought effects
The Okanagan's drought rating is still high heading into the middle of fall, and that does not bode well for the coming seasons. The B.C. River Forecast Centre said the region was at Drought Level 2 a...
Oct 30, 2025
B.C. Hydro footing bill for tree replacement at Coldstream's Cenotaph Park
Two trees at Coldstream's Cenotaph Park are going to be cut down due to their encroachment on the power lines.A report from the District of Coldstream said two Boxelders had grown too close to the ele...
Oct 30, 2025
Rockets acquire Peyton Kettles in massive trade with Swift Current
The Kelowna Rockets have added Winnipeg defenceman Peyton Kettles from the Swift Current Broncos in a major trade that includes multiple future draft picks. In return, Swift Current receives defencema...
Oct 30, 2025
Driver taken to hospital following early morning Kelowna crash
A driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle crash early Thursday in downtown Kelowna.RCMP said the collision happened just after 4:30 a.m. at the intersect...
Oct 30, 2025
