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The recent rain and snow melt have led to all water customers in Greater Vernon -- and some in Spallumcheen -- being advised to boil their drinking water. The City of Vernon issued the following relea...

John Horgan says the NDP will create a better BC -- if the party forms the next government. The party leader made a campaign stop in Vernon Saturday, in support of local candidate Barry Dorval. "What ...

The 18th annual Cycling for Independence Ride, hosted by Independent Living in Vernon, will take place Sunday, May 7, between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The ride starts and ends at the People Place on 27 Av...

Residents in Lumby are anxiously watching local creeks. The levels have been on the rise due to rain and snow melt. Mayor Kevin Acton says they've decided not to activate their emergency program at th...

The City of Armstrong continues to monitor the flooding situation. Water levels remain steady in low lying areas and have receded slightly in other areas. Road closures remain in effect for the Smith ...

A Boil Water Advisory has been issued by the City of Enderby for all customers WEST of the Enderby Bridge (e.g. all of Enderby and the Gunter-Ellison Service Extension). The Boil Water Advisory has be...

Due to rising water levels and the elevated risk of flooding within the inundation zone along Duteau Creek, the Regional District of North Okanagan has activated its Emergency Operations Centre. Prese...

Update 11:15 am: Flooding reported near Heron Glen; Beachcomber Road west entrance closed Flooding has been reported near the Heron Glen strata on the 1800 block of 53 Avenue. Sand and sandbags are av...

The City of Armstrong has declared a state of local emergency in response to flooding which is being experienced in areas of the community. Significant volumes of water are collecting in low lying are...

Residents in Lumby are anxiously watching local creek levels. They've been on the rise due to rain and snow melt. Mayor Kevin Acton says they've decided to not activate their emergency program at this...