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Canada providing $3 million in humanitarian aid for Afghans after earthquake
OTTAWA - The federal government says it is providing $3 million in humanitarian assistance to support thousands of people affected by Sunday's deadly earthquake in Afghanistan. A news release issued b...
Sep 05, 2025

Alberta government to release revised school library book ban
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is set to release this afternoon its revised school library book ban. The new version would come three days after the government directed school boards to pause their...
Sep 05, 2025

NewsAlert: Carney pledges $370M in incentives for canola sector
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the government is launching a new $370 million production incentive to help Canada's canola producers. The government says its new biofuel production incentive is meant...
Sep 05, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Carney delays EV mandate by one year, launches cost review
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will waive its electric vehicle sales target for 2026 models. The EV sales mandate introduced by the Liberals under former prime minister Justin ...
Sep 05, 2025

Quebec government says it has recovered $200 million from Northvolt loan
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says it has recovered nearly $200 million on its loan to the North American branch of battery maker Northvolt. The money comes from bank accounts belonging to Northvol...
Sep 05, 2025

Evacuation orders extended for areas near pair of wildfires in B.C. Interior
Wildfires burning in the B.C. Interior have prompted local officials to issue a new set of evacuation orders. The Ulkatcho First Nation and the Cariboo Regional District issued the orders for areas ar...
Sep 05, 2025

Spanish minister says Israeli cycling team should be expelled from Vuelta after protest
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Spain's foreign minister says that he would support the expulsion of Israel Premier Tech from the Spanish Vuelta cycling race after the team was targeted by a pro-Palestinian p...
Sep 05, 2025

Israel strikes Gaza City high-rise building while ramping up offensive to take over the area
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israel struck a high-rise building on Friday as the army ramped up an offensive in preparations to take over Gaza City. Defense Minister Israel Katz said the strike on...
Sep 05, 2025

Dream Auction gala to go in November, supporting the Science Centre
The 41st annual Kalamalka Dream Auction gala will go ahead in the fall.Ticket sales launched Thursday, September 4, for the gala event, held at the Prestige Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre on Novem...
Sep 05, 2025

August saw housing sale increases in the North, Central Okanagan
The local housing markets saw an increase in activity last month, despite it being a typically quiet time of year.The Association of Interior Realtors (AoIR) released it's monthly housing market repor...
Sep 05, 2025

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Charger rollout
Phased approach planned for EV chargers at Vernon ALC
Apr 24, 2026

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Secondary Dwellings
Coldstream considering more housing on agricultural lands
Apr 24, 2026
Wildfire Risks
Okanagan's Fire Danger Rating already up to Moderate
Apr 23, 2026

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Structure Fire Response
VFRS undertaking annual structure fire training
Apr 23, 2026
Beaver Lake and Vernon Creek Watershed Improvements
Lake Country taking action to support water management, flows at area watershed
Apr 22, 2026