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Coldstream yard waste drop-off program on Middleton Drive cancelled

Coldstream yard waste drop-off program on Middleton Drive cancelled

Program cancelled for 2025 at transfer station because of operational requirements, says the district
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UPDATE: Crash causes power outage in Lake Country

UPDATE: Crash causes power outage in Lake Country

A BC Hydro crew in on the way to the scene
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Upcoming free kids' fishing weekend could be the last at Vernon pond

Upcoming free kids' fishing weekend could be the last at Vernon pond

Polson Park event may need to move, club fishing for new location with talks of moving event to Lake Country in future years
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$1M art gallery donation to help build Vernon's Cultural Centre

$1M art gallery donation to help build Vernon's Cultural Centre

Galbraith Family Foundation leaves legacy gift in honour of their mother Caroline
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Summerland orchardist named executive director of BC Fruit Growers’ Association

Summerland orchardist named executive director of BC Fruit Growers’ Association

Adrian Arts takes over the role on May 22
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UPDATE: 1 taken to hospital from Friday morning crash in downtown Vernon

UPDATE: 1 taken to hospital from Friday morning crash in downtown Vernon

MVI in front of ServiceBC office
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South Okanagan, West Kootenay lead region in 2025 advance voter turnout

South Okanagan, West Kootenay lead region in 2025 advance voter turnout

Across Canada B.C. had the third-highest increase in advance voter turnout compared to the 2021 election
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Final Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee forum tackles large-scale issues

Final Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee forum tackles large-scale issues

All candidates in attendance at forum, held at Lumby's White Valley Community Centre, along with nearly 80 residents
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Block party, movie highlight Vernon Mental Health Week events

Block party, movie highlight Vernon Mental Health Week events

Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon and District salutes Mental Health Week May 5-11 with a pair of events, outdoor and indoor, Thursday, May 8
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Keremeos Playing in My Shoes accessible disc golf event continues to expand

Keremeos Playing in My Shoes accessible disc golf event continues to expand

Up to 60 courses are expected to participate in this years event across the province
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