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Celebrating 50 years of the outdoors in Vernon
15+ hour, 36+ min ago (501+ words) Published 7:30 pm Sunday, September 13, 2026 By Deb Thrall Vernon Outdoors Club The Vernon Outdoors Club was established by like-minded outdoors enthusiasts in the Vernon area who were gathering regularly for canoeing, kayaking and hiking. They felt that the group was growing…...
Water security, affordable housing top of mind for Vernon council candidate
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (378+ words) Published 9:00 am Sunday, September 13, 2026 Vernon has been home for Robert Cook and his family for more than 20 years. Over that time, he’s observed many public officials enter city hall, but says the same issues keep affecting the community. He feels…...
Vernon seeks $1M grant to expand upgrades to Kin Beach
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (273+ words) Published 6:30 pm Thursday, September 10, 2026 The City of Vernon is looking to double the amount of money it can put into improvements for Kin Beach via a federal funding program. Council approved a proposal to submit a grant application to PacifiCan’s…...
Reflecting on 10 years of community forest investment: FESBC
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (874+ words) Published 1:36 pm Thursday, September 10, 2026 The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) marked its 10th anniversary by reflecting on community forests across the province. The reflection came in a Sept. 9 press release, titled “A Decade of Impact: Investing in Community Forests for…...
Water restrictions remain on tap for Greater Vernon
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (523+ words) Published 5:30 am Thursday, September 10, 2026 Unprecedented water restrictions will continue despite the addition of some rain and cooler temperatures in Greater Vernon. Greater Vernon Water is sticking with the stage three restrictions into the fall and winter, meaning no watering lawns…...
Central Okanagan community was 'truly an inspiration' to the Salvation Army amid wildfire season
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (357+ words) Published 5:00 pm Wednesday, September 9, 2026 The Salvation Army is extending a heartfelt thank you to the Central Okanagan community for wildfire support throughout the region this summer. “As the Salvation Army Okanagan Central reflects on the recent wildfire season and the…...
Rise in recreation fees supports Vernon's new Active Living Centre
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (564+ words) Published 4:00 pm Wednesday, September 9, 2026 The City of Vernon is adjusting its parks and recreation fee structure, with council opting for an increase as it prepares to open the Active Living Centre (ALC). On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Council gave first three readings…...
THE MOJ: B.C. Lions look for some revenge against Als Saturday at BC Place
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (192+ words) Published 3:44 pm Wednesday, September 9, 2026 MAHIMAHI: Receiver Kieran Poissant’s nickname is ‘Fish’ because of the French word that resembles his last name but now the nickname has gone to another level. Special teams co-ordinator Dennis McKnight has decided that any species…...
Okanagan Indian Band warns of flood, rockfall risk in wildfire-burned areas
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (167+ words) Published 1:00 pm Tuesday, September 8, 2026 The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) is warning of increased flooding and slope instability risks following an assessment of the area affected by the Bradley Creek wildfire. In an update Tuesday morning, Sept. 8, the band said it…...
UPDATE: Flames destroy truck in Kelowna's industrial district, believed to be mechanical issue
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (214+ words) Published 7:23 am Tuesday, September 8, 2026 A truck fire on Tuesday morning is believed to be caused by a mechanical issue, Kelowna Fire Department (KFD) Captain Chris Orban told Black Press Media at the scene. A truck in the #Kelowna industrial district…...