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Lynne Reside, project coordinator (at right), speaks to Vernon council about report into making Vernon more attractive to young people (Pete McIntyre/Beach Radio News) A draft report looking at ways t...

The provincial government is showing some interest in the Vernon School District's plan to expand BX Elementary School. The Education Ministry is asking the District for a Project Definition Report. S...

BC Hydro released a report today, trying to shed some light on what it says are myths about electric vehicles. It says cost is the number one perceived barrier preventing British Columbians from purch...

It's out with the old -- and in with the new at Silver Star. The resort has started adding a new Doppelmayr gondola, which will replace the Summit chair. Wesla Wong, communications liaison for the res...

Work begins today on the City of Vernon's largest capital project of the year. Infrastructure manager Mark Dowhaniuk says the 2 million dollar upgrade is centred at the intersection by the RCMP and Fi...

Plans to create new industrial land in Spallumcheen could hinge on a decision from the Agricultural Land Commission. Mayor Janice Brown says she and others from the township will be meeting with the A...

The city of Enderby has been approved for a 20187 FireSmart grant of just under 99 hundred dollars. The funding will be used for the city's Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative. Mayor Greg McCune ...

Kamloops RCMP spent Saturday combing the waters of the Thompson River after receiving a report of a body near Rabbit Island. Some paddlers in the area called the police after reportedly discovering th...

Turbidity levels in Peachland Creek increased over the 5 NTU threshold overnight. As such, The District of Peachland has instituted a Boil Water Notice, effective immediately. Interior Health recommen...

The Regional District of North Okanagan wishes to inform customers of Greater Vernon Water (GVW) that the Kalamalka Lake water source was turned off on Saturday due to increased turbidity in the water...