Tag Archives: Weather
Residents asked to take mosquito-prevention measures in yards
Mosquito populations usually peak between mid-June and the end of July, but residents can take steps now to help reduce bites throughout the summer.Help reduce mosquito development by:Remove any stand...
Jun 07, 2024
Drought impact risks remain low in the Okanagan
For the second consecutive week, the Okanagan Basin's drought impact risk remained very low.As of Thursday, June 6, the B.C. River Forecast Centre had rated the region as Drought Level 1. Under that d...
Jun 07, 2024
49th Creative Chaos at Vernon Rec Centre
The Vernon Recreation Centre will be packed with a full slate of vendors for the annual craft and artisan show, which has been running for 49 years. Creative Chaos is scheduled to go Friday, June 7 to...
Jun 07, 2024
Local real estate listings rising to create more 'balanced' buyers-sellers market
The North Okanagan saw a big jump in real estate listings in May, along with a slight increase in sales.The Association of Interior Realtors (AIR) says there were 183 residential units sold during the...
Jun 05, 2024
Landmark Vernon orchard cooks up new book
One of Vernon's best known agri-tourism businesses is passing on some of its best recipes.The Davison Orchards Cookbook will be on store shelves soon, and features favourite recipes from the farm and ...
Jun 05, 2024
Wildfire reduction work planned for Silver Star Road
Crews will be working along Silver Star Road this week to reduce the risk of wildfires spreading in the area.The Regional District of North Okanagan said dead brush and trees will be trimmed, chipped ...
Jun 04, 2024
Vernon was cooler and drier than usual in May
Despite the cloudy weather seen through much of May, Vernon had a drier-than usual month.Chris Doyle, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, told Vernon Matters the average precipitation for the mon...
Jun 04, 2024
Bike Park opening early at SilverStar
Mountain bikers will get an extra weekend to hit the jumps and trails this year.SivlerStar Mountain Resort has announced it will open its Bike Park for a bonus weekend on June 15 and 16, with the Come...
Jun 03, 2024
Vernon and Coldstream sports fields and ball diamonds closed due to conditions
The wet weather has closed sports fields in Vernon and Coldstream on Monday (June 3)."Due to the current weather conditions, City-owned grass sports fields (including baseball diamonds) are closed tem...
Jun 03, 2024
20th annual People Place Garden Tour to feature nine gardens
A local non-profit is showing off fabulous local gardens in the area as part of an annual fundraising event.The 20th Annual People Place Garden Tour on Saturday June 8, has nine gardens to explore as ...
Jun 03, 2024
