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First of its kind portable EV chargers open in Lumby
People in need of charging their electric vehicles have some innovative chargers to access in the North Okanagan.B.C. Hydro said it's opened its first-ever, portable, skid-mounted fast charging statio...
Nov 10, 2025
Local transit fare to be reviewed in mid-2026
Bus riders may see fares increase in the near future.A report from the District of Coldstream said the COVID-19 pandemic led to transit fares being frozen for several years, but the provincial order g...
Nov 10, 2025
Vernon looking at UBCM Grant for emergency support training, equipment
The City of Vernon is looking at outside funding options to help boost its emergency response capabilities.A report to Vernon City Council asks that the city apply for a grant of up to $30,000 through...
Nov 9, 2025
Aberdeen Road closure extended due to delays
Delays have caused a major road in Coldstream to remain closed.The District of Coldstream said unexpected delays in construction of the sanitary sewer project has forced the closure of Aberdeen Road t...
Nov 7, 2025
Outside funds helping Kelowna with algal monitoring project
The City of Kelowna is undertaking a project to monitor algal outbreaks, thanks to some federal investments.The Okanagan Basin Water Board said the Central Okanagan city had been awarded $200,000 thro...
Nov 7, 2025
Vernon council to receive draft financial plan Monday
Vernon's draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan will soon be made available to the public.The plan, which includes an overall 10.24 per cent tax increase, will be presented to Vernon City Council at its regul...
Nov 7, 2025
Provincial investment in shelter beds to help people in the Okanagan get out of the cold
The province is helping unhoused British Columbians get out of the cold this winter, including those living in the Okanagan.Through B.C. Housing, the province is supporting a record high 6,486 shelter...
Nov 7, 2025
Regional unemployment hit nearly 4.5 year high
The economic region that includes Vernon and the North Okanagan saw unemployment soar last month.Statistics Canada said the unadjusted unemployment rate for the Thompson-Okanagan was recorded at 7.3 p...
Nov 7, 2025
Coldstream OCP public hearing goes Monday, Vernon's going later in the month
Coldstream residents are invited to share their feedback on the district's community growth strategy.The district will be considering adopting its new Official Community Plan (OCP), and asked resident...
Nov 7, 2025
Justice the Yorkie runs off in panic after altercation
An unusual request has been made by Kelowna RCMP, about a missing dog.A Yorkie called Justice ran off in a panic after a violent altercation on Water Street and Lake Avenue Thursday morning, Nov.6.Pol...
Nov 6, 2025
