The North Okanagan saw another dip in the housing market last month. The Association of Interior Realtors (AoIR) said a total of 126 sales were recorded in the area this October. That was down from September's 129 sales, and below the 149 sales recorded in October 2025.Most housing types in the area also saw prices dec...

The local non-partisan agency that advocates for local business is hoping to see the new provincial government take actions that bolster the North Okanagan's economy.The Conservative Party of B.C. was elected into office in the fall vote, and Sonja Harkness, Executive Director of the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce,...

A non-profit has made a monumental commitment to support youth in the Okanagan and across B.C. looking to further their education.United Way B.C. said it would be distributing a combined $800,000 through its Youth Futures Education Fund next year.The program provides youth entering post-secondary education with support...

The local theatre and arts facility has a new leader at the helm.The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre named Dan Proulx as their new executive director."I'm thrilled to step into this role and work alongside such an amazing team, one that is deeply dedicated to enhancing the cultural vibrancy of our commu...

A local organization is asking for the public's help ensuring seniors have a happy holiday.NexusBC Community Resource Centre in Vernon has put out a call for the public to participate in the annual Making Spirit Bright campaign.The campaign supports low-income seniors facing financial hardships, living alone, or who do...

The District of Coldstream will be putting on two events next Wednesday to mark Remembrance Day.The municipality said a pancake breakfast would be offered at Lavington Fire Hall from 9 to 10:30 a.m. November 11, followed by a Remembrance Day Ceremony at Lavington Park's Cenotaph at 10:45 a.m.In Coldstream, a Remembranc...

Local Mounties seized drugs and other items in a search of a Vernon residence last month.As part of a drug trafficking case, Vernon North Okanagan RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in the 3200-block of 25th Avenue on October 22.The search led to police finding and confiscating a quantity of suspected cocain...

The Mayor of Vernon is ready to work with the incoming provincial government, though she is unsure if that will see any changes to investments or programs the city had previously accessed.The Conservative Party of B.C. ousted the B.C. NDP in the snap election this fall, and Mayor Kari Gares said they will need some tim...

A man who was missing for over a month has been located.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said the 54-year old man was found, and was safe and well.

The Regional District of North Okanagan's new Board of Directors are ready to come back together and serve the broader area.The board, made up of local municipal leaders, have their inaugural meeting Wednesday.The meeting will see the board confirm the results of the local general election, and set a schedule for meeti...

An agency that supports heritage sites and associated projects is providing some financial aid to support knowledge-sharing programs being led by the Okanagan Indian Band.Through its Legacy Fund, Heritage B.C. said it would be supporting the OKIB in developing a 13-x̌iyáɬnxʷ (moons) calendar and foraging book...

Pop culture enthusiasts, gamers, collectors and others have a chance to gather for a day of nostalgia and fun. Vernon Comic Con will host its RetroMania at the recreation centre Saturday."With something for everyone, RetroMania offers visitors the opportunity to rediscover the toys, games, books, coins, cards, clo...

Vernon's new municipal leaders had their first debate of the term at the inaugural meeting Monday evening.A special meeting was held at the Creekside Conference Centre to swear-in Vernon's new mayor and council.The event saw Mayor Kari Gares swear the oath of office to Supreme Court Justice, Gary Weatherill, followed b...

The cost to dispose and divert waste in the North Okanagan will be going up in 2027.Effective Jan. 1, the Regional District of North Okanagan's (RDNO) landfill and transfer station fees will increase. This will be the third increase as part of a four-year rate schedule approved by the RDNO Board of Directors in 2024.Th...

Cyclists will mount stationary bikes and take a class in support of a good cause.Cops for Kids is hosting its Clip In for Families spin classes at World Health and Fitness in Vernon's north end Saturday.The two 30-minute sessions will provide financial assistance for the cause that supports kids facing medical, physica...

A call for local musicians and artists across Canada has been issued for the 35th annual Roots and Blues festival.Last year's event brought out over 29,500 live music fans to take in the sounds of over 40 performers at the festival in Salmon Arm.Organizers are looking to grow on the success of the festival by issuing a...

A fundraiser to support end-of-life care has launched in the North Okanagan.The North Okanagan Hospice Society (NOHS) kicked off its 2026 Journeys Annual Giving Campaign Monday.The fundraiser encourages people, businesses and organizations to donate in support of NOHS's programs and services, including end-of-life care...

Vernon residents clearing their properties of fallen leaves can have them picked up and disposed of.On the week of November 16 to 20, Emterra Environmental crews will be travelling through Vernon collecting bags of raked leaves from area properties.Collection will be done on the same day curbside waste collection servi...

Coldstream's next Mayor and Council will be sworn into office next week.The special meeting will see Mayor Ruth Hoyte sworn in along with Councillors Dionne Lane, Jim Garlick, Scot McNair, Doug Dirk, Josiah Pulst and Jeremy Levy.The inaugural meeting will not see any municipal matters discussed, but will see a number o...

Okanagan College is offering up a program to strengthen Canada's aerospace and defence capabilities.This fall OC welcomed 22 members of the Royal Canadian Air Force to its Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program."We're excited to be able to work in partnership with the Royal Canadian Air Force, helping to support...

Groups and organizations that helped out people displaced by the Bradley Creek wildfire have been paid back somewhat for their work.Through their Wildfire Reserve Fund, Community Foundation North Okanagan (CFNO) distributed $55,000 to local agencies that offered up support during the wildfire.The main recipient was the...

Ski and snowboard season is fast approaching as the local mountain received a lot of fresh snow recently.SilverStar Mountain Resort said flurries began falling Tuesday evening, and as of time of publication a total of 30 centimetres of fresh snow had accumulated.More snow was also expected in the short-term forecast, a...

The new leaders of the City of Vernon will be sworn in at a special ceremony next week.Vernon's Inaugural Council Meeting and Swearing-In Ceremony will be held at the Creekside Conference Centre, in the Vernon Recreation Centre, Monday, November 2.Doors will open at 6:15 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 6:30.The eve...

Recent rainy, cooler weather has not done much to offset drought conditions in the Okanagan.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said Thursday that the Okanagan had a High Water Scarcity Level and was remained up at Drought Level 3.The Okanagan and the basins bordering the local region were the only places in B.C. with ratin...

With the clocks not rolling back this winter, the group Road Safety at Work is urging people be extra cautious.Permanent Daylight Saving Time in B.C. will result in sunrise arriving later in the morning this winter, which could mean people are on the roads while it's still dark out for their morning commutes and school...

The local program that ensures school children have access to healthy meals and snacks had a productive year.The North Okanagan Starfish program has concluded its 2025-26 year, which saw 7,980 food bags delivered to children across the North Okanagan from Cherryville to Enderby.Those bags equated to providing local sch...

The program aimed at keeping waste out of the North Okanagan landfills is returning and is going to better support public initiatives.The Regional District of North Okanagan has updated its ReTHINK Waste Grant program to support 100 per cent of costs for eligible projects aimed at reducing waste.The program previously ...

People will be able to access some perks as pre-sales for the Active Living Centre memberships will go in the fall.Memberships will go on pre-sale Nov. 1, and people who buy a membership before Dec. 31 will get a free month pass, on the purchase of a minimum of a three-month commitment; a free 10-visit guest pass; and ...