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$7.8M project brings new roundabout to Mission
Another roundabout project is complete in Kelowna.The City said the one at Chute Lake Road marks a significant milestone in Kelowna's commitment to building a connected and growth-ready city. It's par...
Oct 14, 2025
Vernon moving ahead with exploring free transit for youth
Youth in Greater Vernon may see a free transit project launched soon, depending on if the city's partners want to be involved.At the regular meeting Tuesday, October 14, Vernon City Council voted in f...
Oct 14, 2025
Vernon call on Feds to reform bail
The City of Vernon is advancing its call for bail reform.The Mayors of Vernon, Kelowna, West Kelowna and Penticton issued a joint call to have the court system reviewed in mid-September.The City of Ve...
Oct 14, 2025
West K RCMP highlight recent successes
West Kelowna RCMP say a recent project aimed at violent offenders and drug traffickers resulted in a total of 50 arrests and 500 grams of illicit drugs being recovered.More than $30,000 in property wa...
Oct 14, 2025
'Razor’s edge of survival': Eby decries increasing softwood tariffs
British Columbia Premier David Eby says increasing U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber has left anyone with jobs dependent on the forest industry under imminent threat. In a letter sent to Prime ...
Oct 14, 2025
Local cricket tournament participation saw growth this year
The second annual T10 Cricket Tournament saw more participation than in the inaugural year.The tournament , organized by the North Okanagan Cricket Club and held at the Glenmore cricket field, saw six...
Oct 14, 2025
Vernon named a finalist in the SiriusXM Music Town contest
Vernon has made it down to the top eight in the national competition to find the next Music Town.SiriusXM said Vernon was one of eight finalists in the Music Town competition.Vernon and the other fina...
Oct 14, 2025
Armstrong landfill closing temporarily for paving work
The Armstrong/Spallumcheen Diversion and Disposal Facility will be temporarily closed for a few days to accommodate some work at the site.The Regional District of North Okanagan said the facility will...
Oct 14, 2025
Gregg Zaun to head Kelowna Falcons
A star name will head the coaching line up for the Kelowna Falcons next season.The club has announced former Major League Baseball catcher Gregg Zaun has been named the new head coach for 2026."I'm ve...
Oct 14, 2025
Coldstream seeking grant for firefighter gear decontamination
The District of Coldstream is looking at some outside funding to help prevent local firefighters from being exposed to dangerous particulate matter.A district staff report asked council to authorize s...
Oct 14, 2025
