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Category 2 and 3 Open Fires allowed in Enderby
People can once again have large pile burns.The City of Enderby and Shuswap River Fire Protection District lifted the prohibition on Category 2 and Category 3 Open Burning Wednesday, Oct. 22."This is ...
Oct 22, 2025
Sveva Caetani's work displayed in Rome for the first time
The renowned Italian-Canadian artist from Vernon has her work on display in Rome for the first time."Sveva Caetani's life and art will be the subject of a large-scale feature exhibition opening this f...
Oct 22, 2025
Ministry responds to B.C. winery concerns over Olympic Average policy
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food says it is working to support B.C. wineries through both climate challenges and distribution disruptions caused by the ongoing liquor warehouse labour dispute. The...
Oct 22, 2025
Local spin on Oktoberfest going at 1516 Pub and Grill
Vernon's version of the fall beer festival will be held at the pub on Okanagan Lake.The 1516 Pub and Grill will host Stefan Tobler, Head Brewmaster of Okanagan Spring Brewery, for the opening of the a...
Oct 22, 2025
Webinar aims to reduce commercial food waste in the North Okanagan
A company is trying to reduce the amount of food North Okanagan restaurants and businesses waste.The company BetterTable will partner with FoodMesh to host a webinar offering a free, 30-minute session...
Oct 21, 2025
Local housing construction declined in September
Greater Vernon saw housing construction take a big dip in the latest reporting month.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said there were just nine housing projects started locally in Septem...
Oct 21, 2025
Provincial program aims to support berry, wine grape and tree fruit growers
B.C. berry, wine grape and tree fruit growers will have more supports to access to help with replanting their products with in-demand, climate resilient varieties.The province said it would be providi...
Oct 21, 2025
Kelowna council approves permit for new Gurdwara
Kelowna City Council has approved a development permit for a new Gurdwara at 2809 Benvoulin Road. The two-storey building will cover about 2,428 square metres and feature two gold-coloured domes, tall...
Oct 21, 2025
Kelowna council receives update on Parkinson Recreation Centre redevelopment
Kelowna Council received an update Monday on the redevelopment of Parkinson Recreation Centre, a project the city has prioritized for more than a decade. Construction is progressing on schedule, with ...
Oct 21, 2025
Coldstream increasing parks and recreation fees
People holding events in Coldstream will see their fees increase in 2026.Coldstream Council received a report at the latest council meeting outlining changes to the Parks and Public Spaces Regulation ...
Oct 21, 2025
