Tag Archives: Weather
Police concerned about series of suspicious fire in Coldstream
Several recent suspicious fires in the Coldstream area are being called "highly concerning and extremely dangerous" by RCMP.Police say there have been four separate suspicious fires in parks or wooded...
Jul 09, 2024
Large power outage in Greater Vernon
UPDATE: 2:45 p.m.BC Hydro says power has been restored to all the areas.Original storyParts of Vernon and Coldstream are without power after an outage Monday afternoon.BC Hydro said at 2:30 p.m., abou...
Jul 08, 2024
Places to go in Vernon to 'beat the heat'
With the heat warning expected to remain in place for a few more days, the City of Vernon is reminding residents and visitors of places they can go to escape the heat, cool down, and stay hydrated. "A...
Jul 08, 2024
Heat wave: Vernon sets new record, temperatures still rising
Temperature records were set in 22 B.C. communities on Sunday including in Vernon and two other Okanagan cities.Environment Canada said the mercury in Vernon got up to 36.1 Celsius on July 7, breaking...
Jul 08, 2024
'Meltdown': A week later, WestJet continues to feel the fallout from mechanics strike
WestJet continues to feel the effects of a two-day plane mechanics strike that nearly shut down the airline's network for 29 hours over the Canada Day long weekend and cost it millions of dollars.The ...
Jul 08, 2024
Caetani Centre to host two-day music festival, final one for music coordinator
Get ready for live music, local food and fun at the annual Caetani Summer Music Festival on July 19 and 20 on the Caetani Centre property on Pleasant Valley Road in Vernon. "Bring the energy July 19 f...
Jul 05, 2024
Incoming heat wave could lead to increased drought risk: River Forecast Centre
The mercury is rising in Vernon and the Okanagan, which could translate to drought conditions worsening.The weather forecast calls for the daytime highs to reach 37 Celsius Monday, July 8, and stay in...
Jul 05, 2024
Rain helps keep drought conditions fairly low
For the fifth week in a row, the Okanagan's drought conditions remain at the low end of the spectrum.The B.C. River Forecast Centre says the Okanagan Basin was at Drought Level 1 as of July 4, meaning...
Jul 04, 2024
Heat wave on way: Everyone urged to vigilant with fires
The mercury is set to increase over the coming days, and area residents are advised to prepare for elevated fire risks.The forecast for Vernon calls for the temperature to reach as high as 37 Celsius ...
Jul 04, 2024
Vernon Winter Carnival has new person in charge & new theme for 2025
The Vernon Winter Carnival has been busy making plans for its 2025 celebration.The non-profit society has named Lisa Fenyedi as its new executive director."Lisa Fenyedi is no stranger to the society, ...
Jul 04, 2024
