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Properties in areas across Vernon will see a temporary water source change.The Regional District of North Okanagan said it would switch the drinking water source for Greater Vernon Water serviced prop...

There has been more suspected fire-starting in West Kelowna. RCMP responded to a report of a fire Tuesday evening 7:30 pm at a motel located in the 1600 block of Westgate Road. Police believe it was a...

The City of Vernon encourages people to protect waterways when draining their pools.With fall temperatures approaching, the city reminded Vernon residents to take care when draining pools, hot tubs, s...

A road safety advocacy group is reminding people to get their tires replaced.Starting Oct. 1, vehicles travelling on most B.C. highways will be required by law to be equipped with winter tires. Those ...

Kelowna music fans will have a chance to see rock icon Bryan Adams on Wednesday as he wraps up his British Columbia dates on the Roll With The Punches North America 2025 tour. Adams has already perfor...

The recent haze floating above the Okanagan was not caused by any local fires.Matt Loney, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, told Vernon Matters the smoky conditions were the result of wildfires...

A local group is in opposition of a planned development in Vernon and is organizing a letter writing campaign.Sustainable Environment Network Society (SENS) said in an email that the planned developme...

Residents in West Kelowna remain on high alert after two fires were set Monday evening in the Lower Gellatly area, marking the latest in a series of suspicious blazes in the community.Both fires were ...

The Supreme Court of Canada has granted a stay in the destruction of a flock of ostriches until the court mulls an application for leave to appeal. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has been on the ...

A company in Penticton is one of four around the province getting half a million dollars each to showcase the benefits of mass timber construction.The funding from the government is aimed at positioni...