Tag Archives: Weather
Expect less Okanagan fruit for sale this summer - and higher prices
You won't see any peaches, apricots or nectarines from the Okanagan on store shelves this summer, but growers in Washington state will pick up some of that market.Some cherries from the valley will be...
Jul 04, 2024
Downtown Sounds returns for summer concerts
A popular summer event in Vernon is making its return this month.Downtown Sounds will be held on Thursday evenings in July and August."Your favourite FREE summer concert series is moving back to Civic...
Jul 03, 2024
June was drier than normal in Vernon, with near average temperatures
Despite the storms seen throughout the month, June was drier than normal in Vernon."Vernon was a bit of an anomaly because for most of the Southern Interior -- think of like Kelowna or Kamloops -- the...
Jul 02, 2024
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Vernon and surrounding areas
The North and Central Okanagan, as well as the Shuswap, could see some lightning Tuesday afternoon and evening.Environment Canada issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the areas that include Vernon, ...
Jul 02, 2024
Weather not an issue for Funtastic ball games, concerts
Despite the sporadic weather, the annual Funtastic slo-pitch tournament and music festival in Vernon went off without a hitch.That's according to Jamie Austin, president of the Funtastic Sports Societ...
Jul 02, 2024
Vernon's Canada Day organizer explains why drone show did not go ahead
Several thousand people filled Polson Park Monday night (July 1) for the drone show that was supposed to end Canada Day celebrations in Vernon, but unfortunately, the show was not able to go ahead.May...
Jul 02, 2024
Deal reached in WestJet mechanics' strike, but travel disruptions still expected
WestJet has reached a deal with its mechanics to end a strike that had disrupted the travel plans of tens of thousands of travellers over the Canada Day long weekend.In a news release on its website, ...
Jul 01, 2024
More flight cancellations due to strike: WestJet
A sudden strike by the WestJet mechanics union is forcing the airline to cancel more flights over the Canada Day long weekend, disrupting the plans of more than 49,000 travellers. The Calgary-based ai...
Jun 30, 2024
Lots to see and do for Vernon's Canada Day including new drone show
Canada's 157th birthday will be celebrated in Vernon with a whole day of activities in Polson Park.Events will begin at 10 a.m. with a kids skate competition, followed by live performances starting at...
Jun 28, 2024
Rebates available for rooftop solar and battery-storage systems
B.C. residents looking to generate their own electricity will be able to access some financial aid.B.C. Hydro will be providing its first ever rebates for the installation of rooftop solar and battery...
Jun 27, 2024
