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Public info session on master plan for North End's Mill Site
There will be an opportunity for the public in Kelowna to give input on the extensive master planning for the Mill Site area at the City's North End.A public info session will go this Wednesday at 100...
Oct 20, 2025
What Happens Upstream conference gives local youth advocacy platform
Local youth had a chance to showcase their leadership potential at the second annual What Happens Upstream Youth Conference in Vernon on Monday.Hosted by the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) Youth Leadersh...
Oct 20, 2025
Ban on open burning and campfires lifted for most of the Central Okanagan
After weeks of restrictions, Central Okanagan residents can finally light campfires again. The seasonal ban ended Monday, October 20, 2025, at noon following recent rainfall and cooler temperatures.Ca...
Oct 20, 2025
Okanagan MLA quits B.C. Conservative party amid ongoing caucus turmoil
Turmoil continues in the B.C. Conservative caucus as Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee is quitting the party to sit as an independent.Boultbee's departure is the fifth since last fall's provinc...
Oct 20, 2025
Small wildfire in Lake Country being held
A small fire in Lake Country sparked Monday morning but is not expected to spread.The B.C. Wildfire Service said a wildfire was reported near Ellison Ridge in the Lower Spion-Kop area, west of Pollard...
Oct 20, 2025
Bear spotted near Seaton Secondary
A wild animal was sighted near a highschool close to Vernon's downtown core Sunday.A social media post by Debbie Wark said a bear was seen near W.L. Seaton Secondary around 11 a.m. Oct. 19.Photo of th...
Oct 19, 2025
Vernon residents encouraged to access utility bills online
With the Canada Post strike ongoing, Vernon residents have been encouraged to check their October bills online.The City of Vernon said residents can sign up for a MyCity account to view their utility ...
Oct 19, 2025
Salvation Army unveils market-style food bank in Vernon
The Salvation Army has taken a unique approach to helping feed people in Greater Vernon,as the demand for supports continue to grow.The organization unveiled its new, market-style food bank at its loc...
Oct 17, 2025
West Kelowna shows off new fire hall
West Kelowna's new $14.3 million Lakeview Heights fire hall is officially open - a milestone that has been more than a decade in the making.During a formal unveiling Friday, Fire Chief Jason Brolund s...
Oct 17, 2025
Enderby Business Walk to run Thursday
Local leaders and partners will take to the streets in Enderby to assess the local business sector.The City of Enderby will hold its annual Business Walk from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, whic...
Oct 17, 2025
