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Urbanization is having an impact on the shoreline of Okanagan Lake. That's one of the findings of natural resource biologist Jason Schleppe who conducted foreshore mapping last year. "One of the bigge...

The issue of housing needs for homeless and low income people in Vernon is far from going away. The discussion always comes up at council as it did this week with the easing of the camping rules in Po...

Motorists are advised to expect delays along Highway 97 in Kelowna as construction starts on the Sexsmith Road intersection. It's part of the six-laning project from Highway 33 to Edwards Road. Constr...

Some homes in Coldstream may run out of water Thursday. Signs have been put up in the affected areas which include Palfrey Drive, Hillside, Lochhaven and Upper Summit Drives along with Cosens Bay and ...

One of BC's largest raquetball tournaments in Vernon has a new name. The Splatfest Racquetball Tournament is now called the Keith Callander Open to honour a long time friend and promoter of racquetbal...

Council in Lake Country has given first reading to a zoning amendment for a controversial housing project. It would see a three hectare section of property on Okanagan Centre Road West rezoned from ru...

Vernon's mayor is adding to his community duties. Akbal Mund has taken on the volunteer role as president of the Funtastic Sports Society, taking over from Diana Williamson. Mund was a first vice pres...

The Funtastic Sports Society will have a new Executive Director. Tony Pallas resigned his position prior to last evening's Annual General Meeting. His contract wasn't up until November, but Pallas say...

The Salvation Army in Vernon is marking Food Hunger Awareness Week with its One Bag Challenge. Lieutenant Stefan Reid hopes individuals and businesses will take part. "People can help out by bringing ...

An off-road vehicle ban imposed last month due to the fire danger is about to be lifted. The BC Wildfire Service says off-road vehicles like ATV's and motorbikes will once again be permitted on Crown ...