Tag Archives: Weather
UPDATE: WestJet strike likely averted as Ottawa imposes arbitration on airline, mechanics
A possible long-weekend strike at WestJet has been averted.The federal government on Thursday directed the airline and plane mechanics into binding arbitration to resolve their dispute, a move all but...
Jun 27, 2024
Okanagan's drought level holds steady due to rain and cooler weather
For the fifth consecutive week, the Okanagan's drought conditions were rated at Level 1.At Level 1, which is the second lowest rating, adverse impacts to socio-economic and ecosystem values would be r...
Jun 27, 2024
Wind storm takes its toll in Vernon, tree falls into house
Strong winds caused damage in several areas of Vernon on Wednesday.The wind gusts that were part of a thunderstorm snapped a number of tree limbs and toppled at least two trees.One downed tree was in ...
Jun 26, 2024
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Okanagan
Communities throughout the Okanagan could see some thunder and lightning activity Thursday.Environment Canada issued a Okanagan-wide Severe Thunderstorm Watch at 10:11 a.m. June 26, warning that condi...
Jun 26, 2024
Tourism Vernon's re-branding well received by city council
Vernon city council was very pleased to see a brand refresh for Tourism Vernon, and hopes it will draw more visitors during the shoulder seasons.Tourism Vernon presented council on Monday with an upda...
Jun 26, 2024
Highway Patrol puts high priority on excessive speeders in Okanagan
Watch your speed on Okanagan highways this summer or you could end up losing your vehicle temporarily.That's the message from the BC Highway Patrol which says its officers will be out in full force, l...
Jun 23, 2024
Okanagan's $688,000 new milfoil harvester is first of its kind in North America
What cost $688,000, is vital to the Okanagan's tourism industry, and is looking for a name? If you said the newest milfoil harvester used to control the weed on the valley's lakes, you would be right....
Jun 20, 2024
More Vernon stations raising their gas prices
Gas stations in Vernon are starting to hike their prices.The posted prices of regular fuel for stations along 32nd Street, including the Chevron and Co-op, rose 12 cents on a daily basis to $1.75.9 We...
Jun 19, 2024
Snow brings early end to bonus weekend at bike park
The bonus weekend for SilverStar's bike park got shut down early due to the weather.The event went ahead Saturday (June 15) despite snow on the mountain and the die-hards appeared to love it."Thanks f...
Jun 18, 2024
Dumpster fire extinguished in downtown Vernon
Vernon Fire Rescue Services quickly responded to -- and doused -- a fire in a downtown garbage dumpster Monday afternoon.Fire crews were dispatched to an alley off 34th Street, behind Grillers Meats a...
Jun 17, 2024
