Local News

UPDATE: Highway 97 near Falkland back open

The incident occured 10 km west of Falkland

May 5, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Vernon residents can weigh in on 2025 budget planning process

An online survey is open until May 29

May 5, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Vernon air cadet glides to power pilot’s licence

Sgt. Liam Shaw obtained his licence through the Royal Canadian Air Cadet program

May 5, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

North Okanagan students craft creative newspaper ads

Alexander Shupe’s drawing was chosen as the winner of The Morning Star’s Design-a-Cover contest

May 4, 2024 10:00 PM Read more >

Vernon Block Party in park focuses on mental health discussion

Canadian Mental Health Association local branch hosts Block Party May 9, 12-2 p.m., in Polson Park

May 4, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Shuswap golf course reopens after close call with wildfire

Talking Rock Golf Course was lucky to be relatively unscathed by the Bush Creek East wildfire last summer

May 4, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Crack sealing may cause delays on Coldstream roads

The first phase of the annual crack sealing will take place May 4-12

May 3, 2024 10:30 PM Read more >

Women’s self-defense workshops planned following Lumby death

Sarah Draht, multiple champ in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, driven to action by events in April

May 3, 2024 9:00 PM Read more >

Open burning ban reduces North Okanagan wildfire risk

Regional District reminding residents to FireSmart properties

May 3, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Part of busy Vernon road to close for 5 days

Alexis Park Drive between 39th and 42nd Avenues closed to northbound traffic May 6-10

May 3, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >