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Local MP voices opposition to decision not to hear ostrich cull appeal
The Member of Parliament for Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee has again criticized the move to cull ostriches in Edgewood and the decision to not provide the farmers another chance to fight the order.Bird...
Nov 6, 2025
Designer consignment store grand opening draws hundreds of shoppers
A new consignment store opened in Vernon Thursday morning, and shoppers turned out in droves to try to find some hidden gems.Plato's Closet held its grand opening and ribbon cutting at its new locatio...
Nov 6, 2025
Delegation warns West Kelowna 'cut through' side street spells danger
At least one West Kelowna city councillor supports stronger police enforcement measures on a side road that highlights the broader community's struggle with ever-increasing traffic pressures.Gossett R...
Nov 6, 2025
Local MLA calls for reform after Kelowna mother’s transplant ordeal
A Kelowna MLA is calling for accountability after a local mother said she's been left waiting nearly a year for a liver transplant with little information about her case.Kristina Loewen, the Conservat...
Nov 6, 2025
VSAR responded to two calls in one day
Vernon Search and Rescue had a busy weekend with two calls for assistance coming on a single day.The search and rescue group (VSAR) said in a social media post that it's first call from the weekend ca...
Nov 6, 2025
West K commemorative parks: a shift away from naming after individuals
How to name commemorative parks and civic spaces in West Kelowna without ruffling some people's feathers?That's the goal of a new naming policy and public input process the city is trying to formulate...
Nov 5, 2025
North Okanagan home sales increased in October
The North Okanagan's housing market had a busy October.The Association of Interior Realtors (AoIR) said there were 150 units sold in the area during the latest reporting month.That was up 18.1 per cen...
Nov 5, 2025
Independent school looking to blend education and nature in Vernon
Space is being sought for a new independent school in Vernon.The founding team, of which no specific individual was identified, of the proposed Vernon Oak Elementary are looking for a space to build t...
Nov 5, 2025
Armstrong landfill paving delayed, facility still closed
Paving of the Armstrong/Spallumcheen Disposal and Diversion Facility has been delayed due to the rain.The Regional District of North Okanagan said the paving for the new residential transfer station a...
Nov 5, 2025
RDCO celebrates strong community response to pop-up recycling depots
The Regional District of Central Okanagan says its 2025 pop-up recycling depots in Lake Country and Peachland wrapped up another successful season.A total of 2,570 households took part in 16 pop-up ev...
Nov 5, 2025
