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Central Okanagan unveils new roadmap for farming future
The Central Okanagan is charting a new course for farming with the release of its updated Regional Agricultural Strategy - a 10-year plan to help local producers thrive despite growing pressure from c...
Sep 18, 2025
RDNO to use load size fee structure for solid waste disposal
North Okanagan residents will see a change to the fees they are charged when using the dumps.The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) Board of Directors have approved a change to the Solid Waste...
Sep 18, 2025
Local housing construction soared in August
The housing construction sector was busy in August.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said there were 53 housing projects started in Greater Vernon during the latest reporting month.That w...
Sep 18, 2025
West Kelowna RCMP crack down on retail theft with Project Sticky Fingers
The West Kelowna RCMP Crime Reduction Unit conducted a targeted retail theft enforcement initiative last week, resulting in 19 arrests and the seizure of stolen property.'Project Sticky Fingers' carri...
Sep 18, 2025
Traffic on Bennett Bridge rises this summer, still no second crossing planned
Traffic on the William R. Bennett Bridge connecting Kelowna and West Kelowna has increased this summer, but the Ministry of Transportation and Transit says there are still no plans for a second crossi...
Sep 18, 2025
Rustad in Vernon: Discusses future of healthcare, economy, and local MLA who walked away
The leader of the Conservative Party of B.C. made a quick visit to Vernon Wednesday as part of his leadership review, where he held a meet and greet and a sit down with Vernon Matters to discuss a ran...
Sep 18, 2025
Good and bad: Kelowna mayor addresses Chamber
Important successes and serious challenges have been highlighted by the mayor of Kelowna.In an address to the Chamber of Commerce, Tom Dyas, said with more than 130 capital projects underway, they are...
Sep 17, 2025
Emergency exercise to be held at Vernon airport
An emergency training exercise will be held at the Vernon Regional Airport Thursday.The training session will see multiple emergency repose partners conduct a full-scape emergency exercise at the airp...
Sep 17, 2025
Suspicious death in Kelowna under investigation
Police in Kelowna are investigating a suspicious death.RCMP were called to a scene in the 400 block of Perth Road around 3 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, where officers discovered the incident."Police are ...
Sep 17, 2025
Vernon looking for opportunities to develop co-op, affordable housing
The City of Vernon has taken a step towards bringing more housing options into the community, though the plan is still in the early stages.At the regular meeting Monday, Sept. 15, Vernon City Council ...
Sep 17, 2025
