Tag Archives: City Hall
VFRS saw slight decline in calls for service last year
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) had a busy 2025, however, there were fewer calls than the year before.The annual report from the local fire department said crews were called out for 4,893 incidents...
Jan 23, 2026
Kelowna hospitals to see $46M in upgrades under five-year plan
The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District board has approved the 2026-2030 five-year financial plan, setting the stage for nearly $46 million in infrastructure projects across the region.The pla...
Jan 23, 2026
Kelowna police, gang unit seize guns and drugs in city crackdown
Kelowna police joined forces with the Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) last week in a coordinated effort to remove firearms and illegal drugs from city streets.From Jan. 12 to 16, officers conduct...
Jan 23, 2026
Online public input on Coldstream financial plan due by Friday
Coldstream residents wishing to have their say in how the municipality spends its money have just a short period remaining to provide input online.The District of Coldstream will stop taking public in...
Jan 22, 2026
"Gentle population growth" puts less strain on services: Vernon Mayor
The population of Greater Vernon saw one of its lowest annual increases in more than a decade, but the Mayor of Vernon said that was easier to manage than a sudden influx of people.Statistics Canada s...
Jan 22, 2026
Okanagan business groups call for action to protect downtown areas
Business leaders across the Okanagan Valley are calling on all levels of government to take stronger action to protect downtown areas, citing rising crime, infrastructure challenges and emergency plan...
Jan 21, 2026
Kelowna woman’s health crisis highlights challenges in B.C. care
The story of a Kelowna woman facing a life-threatening health crisis is drawing attention to ongoing issues in the province's health care system.Lyndsay Riccholt, 42, has been waiting more than a year...
Jan 21, 2026
Poll suggests early voter sentiment changing in Kelowna mayoral race
The municipal election is nine months away, but new polling shows incumbent Mayor Tom Dyas facing early challenges from potential Conservative candidates.A Pallas Data survey conducted December 19 and...
Jan 21, 2026
City of Vernon advocating Youth Climate Corps B.C. be national delivery partner
The local government is voicing its support for a provincial program to act as a delivery partner in a larger climate and green program.The City of Vernon has agreed to support the Youth Climate Corps...
Jan 20, 2026
Kelowna to host 2028 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games
Kelowna will host the 2028 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games, the first time the event will be held in British Columbia. The games are scheduled to take place from Feb. 28 to March 4 and will see a...
Jan 20, 2026
