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Fundraiser launched for Vernon woman seriously injured after being struck by vehicle
A GoFundMe has been started with the goal of supporting a local woman who was injured in a vehicle-bicycle collision.The online fundraiser Help Support Angel's Accident Recovery was launched in suppor...
Sep 22, 2025
RDCO urges residents to cut contamination in curbside recycling
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is reminding residents this fall to clean up their recycling habits and help reduce contamination in curbside carts. The push comes after member municipalitie...
Sep 22, 2025
Vernon couple raced across Canada to support ALS supports, research
Two Vernonites have completed a cross-Canada trip to raise awareness and money for a fatal motor neuron disease.Donna Bartel and Mike Pearson undertook a four-month, cross-Canada journey in which they...
Sep 22, 2025
Real estate company hosting open house on planned development in Vernon
The owners of a swath of property in Vernon are planning a new multi-use development and want to hear from the public.Arrowleaf Real Estate owns 18 acres of property near Polson Park, the Shops at Pol...
Sep 22, 2025
Downtown restaurant closing because of 'hospitality recession'
A popular local restaurant is closing down with the owner citing a "hospitality recession."Salt & Brick Kelowna on Bernard Avenue will close to the public early October.The owner has two other res...
Sep 22, 2025
Kelowna unveils major upgrades at Prospera Place ahead of Memorial Cup
Kelowna residents and Rockets fans got a first look at $5.1 million in improvements to Prospera Place during the home opener on September 19. The upgrades are part of the City effort to enhance the vi...
Sep 22, 2025
North Okanagan murder trial to resume later this fall
A man on trial for first degree murder returned to court following a month long pause.The trial of Peter Visintainer has been charged in connection with the death of Wolf Ingo Beyer, whose body was fo...
Sep 22, 2025
Kelowna International Airport adds more flights this winter
Kelowna International Airport is expanding its network this winter, offering travellers more direct flight options than ever. Airlines added over 2,000 flights in 2025, increasing YLW service by 16 pe...
Sep 22, 2025
RCMP escort CFIA to execute search warrant on B.C. ostrich farm
Mounties say they have been requested to attend an ostrich farm in British Columbia's Interior where about 400 birds have been ordered culled.An RCMP statement says police support is being given to th...
Sep 22, 2025
Vernon bringing forward resolutions, advocating for other policy changes at UBCM Convention
The City of Vernon will bring forward some resolutions and take part in other advocacy work at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.The city is involved in two resolutions to be discusse...
Sep 21, 2025
