Category Archives: Vernon

Close to 3,700 vehicles coming into British Columbia with watercraft have been checked this year as part of the invasive mussel defence program.The B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) says five ...

Analysts say the Okanagan's real estate market is showing signs of bouncing back from the Covid pandemic, with residential sales in June across the region up 77 per cent compared to May.The Okanagan M...

The City of Vernon is seeking feedback on the development of a climate action plan. An online survey is available until July 24 at engagevernon.ca The city is looking for comments on the top prioritie...

Summer is here and local beaches are starting to get busy, but boat launches on Kalamalka Lake in Coldstream remain closed. The facilities on Kalavista Road and Kinloch Road at the north end of the la...

The number of new Covid-19 cases in British Columbia remain low going in to the weekend.A news release from the province Friday afternoon reported 13 new infections with one of those in Interior Healt...

Greater Vernon Water and Interior Health have rescinded a precautionary water quality advisory for customers who were out of water during the emergency water service shut off from June 30 to July 1."B...

The City of Vernon is accepting applications for its 2020 sustainability grants program until July 27.Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded as an incentive to accelerate sustainability projects led b...

The District of Coldstream is ready to allow members of the public back into their public meetings.The district has developed protocols that will allow a limited number of people to attend committee o...

A leak affecting a major water main serving Greater Vernon Water (GVW) customers has now been repaired and customers can resume regular outdoor water use. The emergency repair was announced on Tuesday...

B.C. has seen 24 new cases of COVID-19 over the past two days.Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says there were 15 new cases recorded on Wednesday (July 1) and nine more Thursday.The 2,940 ca...