Tag Archives: Weather
B.C. vineyards, orchards get help to replant for changing climate
The B.C. government has announced a new enhanced replant program to help grape and tree fruit growers make their farms and orchards more resilient to climate change.Premier David Eby said the program ...
Mar 13, 2024
Warm snap bringing potential record temperatures to Vernon
Temperature records that have been in place for over 110 years in Vernon could fall this weekend.Environment Canada is forecasting sunshine through the week, with the mercury rising to 14 Friday, 16 S...
Mar 13, 2024
Vernon's spring chipping program set to start March 25
Vernon residents will be once again able to get their tree branches and other prunings collected as part of the city's spring chipping program.Crews will be providing the curbside service between the ...
Mar 11, 2024
Vernon co-od slo-pitch looking for teams, play games in morning
It's a chance to get outside and have some fun this spring.The Vernon and Area Senior Slo-Pitch League is looking for teams for the upcoming season.The teams are co-ed, with women 40 and over, and men...
Mar 11, 2024
Snowpack improves but still a concern
February precipitation has helped increase the snowpack across the province, but only marginally. B.C.'s River Forecast Centre says recent snowfall at higher elevations across the province has raised ...
Mar 08, 2024
RCMP continue investigation into missing senior
The RCMP has renewed its call for assistance to locate a senior who has been missing for over two months.Robert Lee Baines was reported missing on January 2, 2024, and hasn't been seen since.The 83-ye...
Mar 06, 2024
North Okanagan's housing prices and listings rise while sales fall
The North Okanagan saw some fluctuations in the housing market in February.A report from the Association of Interior Realtors (AIR) said there were 94 housing units sold in the North Okanagan last mon...
Mar 06, 2024
New triggers for water restrictions for Greater Vernon
Water customers in Greater Vernon can expect to see changes to water restrictions this year in what is expected to be a drought year. After the drought in 2023, Greater Vernon Water (GVW) staff determ...
Mar 06, 2024
Time change this weekend: Caution urged for driving
Clocks spring forward one hour this weekend, and motorists are reminded to be prepared for the time change.The Road Safety at Work advocacy group said Daylight Savings Time taking effect Sunday, March...
Mar 05, 2024
Man dies in avalanche near Revelstoke
An Alberta man has died after getting caught in an avalanche while out recreating near RevelstokeRCMP say they were notified of a slide in the Sale Mountain area around 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 3."A 58...
Mar 04, 2024
