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Seniors need help beating the heat in Vernon
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (155+ words) Published 7:00 pm Saturday, July 25, 2026 NexusBC is turning down the heat for seniors. As summer temperatures continue to climb, NexusBC Community Resource Centre is asking the community to help protect vulnerable seniors by donating toward the purchase of portable air conditioners....
Spider-man swinging into Vernon
7+ hour, 59+ min ago (134+ words) Published 12:30 pm Saturday, July 25, 2026 Vernon’s spidey senses are starting to tingle. The city’s Towne Theatre has gained early access to Spider-Man: Brand New Day from July 30 to Aug. 2. Spider-man himself will be making an appearance at the 12 p.m. screening…...
Air quality warning ends for Kelowna, Vernon
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (138+ words) Published 12:21 pm Saturday, July 25, 2026 An air quality warning that had been in effect for close to a week ended in Kelowna and Vernon on Saturday, July 25. Environment and Climate Change Canada upgraded the communities to the rare orange-coded air quality…...
Clinton 'preserved from major loss' as Pear Lake fire grows overnight
9+ hour, 29+ min ago (692+ words) Published 10:56 am Saturday, July 25, 2026 The Village of Clinton has been “preserved from major loss” even as the Pear Lake wildfire around the town grew overnight. Clinton CAO Brian Doddridge posted a notice just after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday (July 25) thanking…...
Rail Trail opens despite concerns from North Okanagan farmers
14+ hour, 56+ min ago (600+ words) Published 5:30 am Saturday, July 25, 2026 A new section of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail (SNORT) officially opened on Friday, July 17, but not without some pushback. The 14 kilometre part of the trail stretches form Grindrod to Mara Lake. Regional District of…...
B.C. Nurses’ Union to end strike, accept mediators’ recommendations
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (418+ words) Published 1:50 pm Friday, July 24, 2026 B.C. Nurses’ Union president Adriane Gear (foreground) addresses a crowd of nurses outside Victoria General Hospital on July 12, 2026. (Olivier Laurin/Black Press Media) The B.C. Nurses’ Union has agreed to end job action and accept a mediated…...
Another North Okanagan outdoor music event silenced by wildfire smoke
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (252+ words) Published 1:30 pm Friday, July 24, 2026 Another outdoor music event in the North Okanagan has been cancelled due to wildfire smoke as air quality in the region rebounds, but only slightly. The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce announced July 24 it has cancelled…...
Increased restrictions in North Okanagan to conserve water
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (168+ words) Published 2:00 pm Friday, July 24, 2026 Grindrod and Mabel Lake have been placed under stage two outdoor water conservation. The Regional District North Okanagan is issuing the measures for the communities, which only allows customers to water their lawns twice a week....
Business owner seeks seat at council
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (293+ words) Published 11:46 am Friday, July 24, 2026 A community-minded businessman is looking to expand his involvement by seeking a spot on Vernon city council. Stuart Anderson, owner of the Rusty Spur and Briteland in Vernon, is running for a council seat in the…...
Sicamous RCMP detachment temporary site for illegal firearms return program
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (135+ words) Published 10:13 am Friday, July 24, 2026 The Sicamous RCMP detachment has a temporary new addition that gives gun owners a shot at complying with new legislation. The Sicamous ASFCP site runs from Thursday, July 23 to Saturday, July 25 for people who have made…...