Local News

North Okanagan electoral area homes encouraged to become FireSmart

Pair of programs offered to Regional District of North Okanagan electoral area residents

Apr 24, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Vernon Chamber and city aligned on needed policy change for distilleries

There is a cap for B.C. craft distilleries on the amount of spirits produced annually

Apr 23, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Indigenous gas station chain makes Okanagan its B.C. foothold

The gas stations are officially open in Penticton, Oliver and Osoyoos, so far

Apr 23, 2025 2:36 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Wildfire now held off Coquihalla in Coldwater

The fire was first reported at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday

Apr 23, 2025 12:16 PM Read more >

Regional district unable to provide Falkland community group with financial support

Association looking to fund community hall updates, new grandstand on Stampede grounds

Apr 23, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Okanagan College expands business program new entrepreneurial pathway

The new specialty is part of the curriculum designed by the OC School of Business

Apr 23, 2025 5:03 AM Read more >

Armstrong grad wants longtime coach Ross Shannon to hit the floor with new honour

Proposal to name new gym floor after 'most selfless, humble individual'

Apr 22, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

$200K for accessible play at Vernon's Silver Star school

New playground coming to elementary school thanks to provincial funds

Apr 22, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

2 semi-truck drivers in hospital after high-impact collision outside Merritt

The crash happened around 6 p.m. on Monday, April 21 on the Coquihalla Highway just south of Merritt

Apr 22, 2025 2:06 PM Read more >

Together 4 Culture: Vernon Cultural Centre rolls out campaign

Construction on new downtown facility to house museum, art gallery, classrooms, and more expected to start late summer

Apr 22, 2025 1:11 PM Read more >