Tag Archives: Weather
New Vernon restaurant to open on former industrial site
A Kelowna-based company will be opening a new restaurant in Vernon later this year.Nixon Hospitality, which is operated by Kyle and Carolyn Nixon, has announced BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery, will be l...
Jun 01, 2024
Heat alert system improved for B.C.
Though its been a relatively cool spring, the B.C. government still advises people to be prepared for summer heat, noting a new alert system is ready for use.The province, working with a number of par...
May 31, 2024
Time to get riding and rolling for milestone GoByBike Week
GoByBike Week celebrates its 30th anniversary this spring, and there will be plenty of events for riders in Vernon and the North Okanagan to take part in.The event, which rolls out on Monday, June 3, ...
May 31, 2024
Okanagan drought level drops
The drought conditions in the Okanagan have improved.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said that, as of May 30, the region was classified as Drought Level 1, the second lowest in the scale of 0-5.That ma...
May 30, 2024
Vernon's Civic Memorial Park pays homage to old arena
The new Civic Memorial Park has been unveiled, and it features many pieces of the old Civic Arena which used to stand at the site.The park, near the double roundabout at 39th Avenue and 30th Street, h...
May 29, 2024
Take a test drive on new DriveBC site
Changes are being made to the popular DriveBC website, and the public is invited to check them out and give feedback.The site is used by motorists to get the latest information on road incidents, cons...
May 28, 2024
Vernon Chamber against idea of boat ban to deal with invasive mussels
More federal government funding -- and not a moritorium on out-of-province watercraft -- is the best way to prevent the spread of invasive mussels into the Okanagan's lakes, according to a local busin...
May 24, 2024
Vernon Search and Rescue honours 'exceptional' members
Vernon Search and Rescue is celebrating its longest serving members.The volunteer-led organization will be holding its annual Family Day and member recognition event this weekend."At this event, it wi...
May 24, 2024
Latest snowpack update fails to lessen drought concerns
The latest snowpack readings for B.C. show the province's average is at 57 per cent of normal.The Okanagan is at 49 per cent of normal, down from 60 per cent at the start of May.BC River Forecast Cent...
May 23, 2024
Severe thunderstorm watch for Okanagan
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Okanagan. Environment Canada said at 3:13 p.m. Thursday conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of...
May 23, 2024
