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Don't leave cars idling: RCMP
Idling cars are an easy target for criminals.That's according to the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, who are advising people not to leave their cars running to warm up as the temperatures have started to ...
Oct 28, 2025
Man arrested after vehicle arsons in Kelowna
Kelowna RCMP have arrested a man for what they believe are a series of arson attacks on vehicles in recent weeks.The 47 year old - who was not named - is suspected of setting a vehicle alight on the 2...
Oct 27, 2025
Prospera Place set for new operators
The City of Kelowna has selected a new company to operate Prospera Place.It's Oak View Group Canada (OVG) which will also operate MNP Place under the City's ownership beginning in 2029.The company is ...
Oct 27, 2025
HVAC upgrades at city hall, RCMP detachment nearly complete
Progress has been made on work to upgrade the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems at two Vernon buildings.A city staff report said the HVAC controls enhancements at city hall was nearly ...
Oct 27, 2025
B.C. restaurant industry relieved after tentative public service deal to end strike
The head of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association says a tentative deal to end a strike by the province's public sector workers is welcome news after the dispute brought government liquor dis...
Oct 27, 2025
UPDATE: City investing $4.9M to offset ALC's projected initial revenue losses
The city of Vernon is investing more into the Active Living Centre (ALC) project to help offset some projected losses. The ALC is on track to be completed and ready for use next fall, though the city ...
Oct 27, 2025
Paddlewheel Park entrance to be closed for paving
People planning to bring their vessels on Okanagan Lake ashore for the winter will have to wait a few days.The City of Vernon will be repaving the entrance to Paddlewheel Park Tuesday, Oct. 28, to Thu...
Oct 27, 2025
Kelowna formally launches free on-street parking program for Veterans
Kelowna has officially introduced a program offering complimentary on-street parking for vehicles displaying British Columbia Veterans licence plates.The initiative, approved by city council on Sept. ...
Oct 27, 2025
Wildfire on Knox Moutain: One person arrested
UPDATE 4:58 p.m.Kelowna RCMP confirmed early Friday evening that one individual has been arrested and remains in custody in relation to the fire that was sparked on Knox Mountain this afternoon.Police...
Oct 24, 2025
Four psychiatrists resign from Vernon's Jubilee Hospital
Four psychiatrists have resigned from their acute care and on-call roles at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, adding to growing worries about health care in the Interior.The opposition BC Conservative Party ca...
Oct 24, 2025
