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Wildfires: Future-proofing the Okanagan to flourish

UBCO research seeks community resiliency in face of changing environment

May 13, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Vernon cracking down on road repairs

Crack sealing underway for 3 weeks

May 13, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Kelowna pickleball player dies during Vernon tournament

Man, 49, complained of sore shoulder, then collapsed; despite heroic efforts, he could not be saved

May 13, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

‘Frustrated, disappointed:’ Vernon council sounds off on pool costs

Costs have risen from $3.3 to $4.8 million for the Lakeview Wading Pool

May 13, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Funds being raised for family of child fatally struck near Falkland

2-year-old Micah was fatally struck by a vehicle at the end of January

May 13, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Mothers Day Mayhem in Lavington

The two-year-old Camel provided smiles for all during Mother’s Day

May 13, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Hikers raise funds for North Okanagan Hospice Society

The annual Hike for Hospice event took place at the DND grounds in Vernon Saturday

May 13, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Vernon teen finds 2nd Valley Vonka golden ticket

Katrina Redgewell picked up this week’s Morning Star newspaper Friday, and also a winning chocolate bar

May 12, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Okanagan Connector reopens almost 12 hours after tractor trailer fire

The incident is between Trepanier Road and Brenda Mine Road

May 12, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Wildfire near Merritt being held

The Lauder Creek fire grew to 14 hectares

May 12, 2024 9:20 AM Read more >