Category Archives: Vernon
Sewer work in Coldstream to impact local traffic
Ongoing work at Selkirk Drive will impact traffic in the coming weeks.The District of Coldstream said the Aberdeen Sanitary Sewer Project was underway on Selkirk Drive, and with the excavation and saf...
Jun 14, 2025
Police warn of counterfeit cash circulating in the North Okanagan
Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP are warning the public about fake currency being used in the area.Police said there have been several reports of fake Canadian and U.S. cash being used at local businesses s...
Jun 13, 2025
Open burning no longer permitted in the North Okanagan
The Regional District of North Okanagan is reminding residents and visitors that open burning is not permitted.Open burning in Electoral Areas B and C have not been allowed since April 30, and the RDN...
Jun 13, 2025
Trial date set for North Okanagan helicopter crash case
A criminal case involving a helicopter crash in the North Okanagan will go to trial early next year.The trial for Vincent Porteous, the pilot in the crash, will begin on February 17, 2026. The B.C. Pr...
Jun 13, 2025
Vernon's fire danger rating increased
For the second time in just a week, Vernon's Fire Danger Rating has gone up.As of Thursday, June 12, the city's signage indicated the Fire Danger Rating was at High, or Level 3.The change came after t...
Jun 13, 2025
Traffic to be interrupted on 25th St. due to infrastructure upgrades
The City of Vernon is warning of traffic impacts due to planned work along 25th Street.The city said crews would be out as early as 7 a.m. Friday, June 13, to install storm infrastructure along the ro...
Jun 12, 2025
UPDATE: Thunderstorm risks downgraded for North, Central Okanagan
UPDATE 4 p.m.The thunderstorm risks in the North and Central Okanagan have been downgraded.Environment Canada issued Thunderstorm warnings earlier in the day, though those were both rescinded and repl...
Jun 12, 2025
Seaton Secondary sweep North Okanagan Sports Awards
The 2025 Tim Hortons North Okanagan Sports Awards were handed out Wednesday, with Seaton Secondary athletes and coaches taking home all the hardware.At the special ceremony held outside Vernon City Ha...
Jun 12, 2025
Okanagan's drought rating on the rise
The Okanagan basin's drought conditions have worsened.After three weeks at Level 1, the B.C. River Forecast Centre increased the Okanagan's drought rating to Level 2 Thursday, June 12.The Okanagan was...
Jun 12, 2025
UPDATE: Wildfire near Lumby Being Held
-- UPDATE 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 15 -- Wildfires burning in the North Okanagan are no longer posing a risk of spreading.The B.C. Wildfire Service said the Ireland Creek wildfire, northeast of Lumby, ...
Jun 12, 2025
