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Study of 2023 Okanagan wildfires recommends limiting development in high-risk areas
A study into the devastating wildfires that struck British Columbia's Okanagan region in 2023 has recommended that government and industry limit development in high-fire-risk areas. The study, conduct...
Nov 28, 2024
Study of 2023 Okanagan wildfires recommends limiting development in high-risk areas
A study into the devastating wildfires that struck British Columbia's Okanagan region in 2023 has recommended that government and industry limit development in high-fire-risk areas. The study, conduct...
Nov 28, 2024
Loose wheel from truck crashes head-on into SUV on B.C. highway
DELTA, B.C. - Police say an elderly woman has been taken to hospital after a wheel that came off a moving truck's axle crashed into her SUV on a British Columbia highway. BC Highway Patrol says the cr...
Nov 28, 2024
Loose wheel from truck crashes head-on into SUV on B.C. highway
DELTA, B.C. - Police say an elderly woman has been taken to hospital after a wheel that came off a moving truck's axle crashed into her SUV on a British Columbia highway. BC Highway Patrol says the cr...
Nov 28, 2024
Part of downtown Vernon to be closed to traffic for Frostival celebration
The Downtown Vernon Association (DVA) will host it's Frostival celebration Friday evening, which will result in some traffic disruptions throughout the day.Starting as early as 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. ...
Nov 28, 2024
BC Ferries CEO floats prospect that fares may rise 30% or more in 2028
The CEO of BC Ferries is warning the company may need to increase fares by 30 per cent or more in 2028, when the current fare structure expires. Nicolas Jimenez says in a written statement the corpora...
Nov 28, 2024
Alouettes GM Maciocia picks Alexander over Fajardo as starting QB
MONTREAL - There's a saying in professional sports that head coaches want to win now, while general managers think about the future. By choosing quarterback Davis Alexander over Cody Fajardo as the Mo...
Nov 28, 2024
Business owners in Vernon reminded to renew licenses
The City of Vernon is reminding business owners that their licenses need to be renewed ahead of the new year.Business licenses are required to operate in Vernon, and renewal fees are due by January 1,...
Nov 28, 2024
Police in Vernon searching for wanted man
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has asked the public to keep an eye out for a wanted man.Jason Campeau is wanted for possession of stolen property and breaching a release order.Campeau is described as a 38...
Nov 28, 2024
Diapers? Yes. Skates? No. A look at items getting a tax holiday
TORONTO - The federal government says cost-conscious families are among the groups set to benefit from a proposed tax holiday, a temporary policy that will make many children's items and packaged food...
Nov 28, 2024
