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Water service for numerous neighbourhoods back to original source following major project
Several Greater Vernon neighbourhoods have had their water service switched back to their original source following a multi-week project.Greater Vernon Water switched the source for the BX, East Hill,...
Nov 14, 2025
B.C.'s wine industry moving away from temporary supports after "abundant harvest"
Major players in BC's wine industry are confident with the sector's ability to bounce back.Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) and the B.C. Grape Growers Association (BCGGA) said this year saw an "ab...
Nov 14, 2025
Mission Creek Greenway bypass to close for KLO bridge construction
Trail users should plan ahead as the Mission Creek Greenway Bypass at KLO Road will be closed at multiple points this month for construction related to the KLO Road Bridge Replacement Project.The trai...
Nov 14, 2025
Vernon hires new CAO, brings 25 years experience to the role
The City of Vernon has a new Chief Administrative Officer.The city says Carey Herd, who has over 25 years of experience in public administration, governance and corporate management, has been hired to...
Nov 14, 2025
Vernon ready to clear roads once snow starts to fly
The City of Vernon is ready for the winter weather.With the temperature dropping and the short-term forecast calling for a chance of overnight flurries starting early as Sunday, Nov. 16, the city said...
Nov 14, 2025
Kelowna to get mental crisis team in new year
A specialist mental health crisis response team is set to start up in Kelowna early in the new year.It will support people aged 13 and older experiencing a mental-health or substance-use crisis, which...
Nov 13, 2025
Operators/businesses say short term rental rules risk local economy
Kelowna has made progress on housing but is closing the door on visitors.That's the upshot of a gathering of small business owners, short-term rental hosts, tourism operators, and local elected leader...
Nov 13, 2025
Green bins collected until year end
If you're wondering when curbside green bin collection ends, you have until the end of the year.It will then resume in March.The regional district says the waste gets composted into a nutrient-rich so...
Nov 13, 2025
Local agency asks public to help spread holiday cheer to seniors
NexusBC Community Resource Centre is bringing its campaign to spread holiday cheer to local seniors in a little early this year.The agency launched its annual Making Spirits Bright campaign to encoura...
Nov 13, 2025
Grant applications open for Okanagan water projects
The organization that aims to protect water ways in the region is offering funding for local projects.The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) announced that it has $350,000 on offer for its 2026 Water C...
Nov 13, 2025
