Time to Get Growing!

Attention all green thumbs! Spring has sprung and it's time to get growing! If you're looking to add some more color to your life, head...

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Astrophotography, Shoot The Stars For "Free"

In the past, astrophotography required expensive equipment such as telescopes, specialized cameras, and lenses, making it a hobby that...

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Hey... I'm NOT a Stink Bug

Western Conifer Seed Bug is often mistaken for a Stink Bug. The wee beasties are already starting to appear in the North Okanagan....

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Special air quality statement is in effect for North Okanagan

A special air quality statement is in effect for North Okanagan. A dust advisory has been issued for Vernon. This is a concern for people...

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Great news for residents in the Greater Vernon area who drink water!

Great news for residents in the Greater Vernon area! Greater Vernon Water (GVW) has announced that the Water Quality Advisory (WQA) and...

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Investigation led by Vernon North Okanagan RCMP results in major seizure of drugs, guns and cash

A drug trafficking investigation by Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has resulted in the seizure of an arsenal of guns and a significant...

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BX Fire Rescue Respond to reports of Flames on East Vernon Hill

March 13th 2023: Just before 8 pm Tuesday evening BX Fire and Rescue responded to reports of trees burning on East Vernon Hill....

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Fatal Fire Just South of Vernon Claims 3 Lives

A fire in the 300 block of Commonage road just South of Vernon claimed the life of 3 adults Monday evening. March 10 2023 ExNews...

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House Fire in Coldstream: New Video

Multiple calls to 911 around 3:30 pm today, reporting flames and smoke coming from a residence in the 8100 block of Torrent drive in...

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8.5% Tax Increase For Coldstream Residents

Recently, Jeremy Sundin, Director of Financial Administration for Coldstream, advised the Mayor and Council that 2023 is projected to be...

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Illegal Trash Heap Fire Threatened Polson Park

What looks like a popular spot for illegally dumping garbage is the subject of a Vernon RCMP investigation following a suspicious...

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Vernon Set To Host BC Winter Games After 4 Year Hiatus Due To COVID Restrictions

The BC Winter Games are back winter 2022-2023 after the 2020 games were canceled due to COVID restrictions. Over 1,000 athletes from...

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Worm Moon Ushers in End of Winter, move over Groundhog

The North Okanagan witnessed a Worm Moon last night, marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring. March 8, 2023: "What is a...

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Vernon Search and Rescue Does It Again

March 5,2023 Once again, Vernon Search and Rescue answered the call. Around 6 pm on Friday, North Okanagan RCMP requested assistance to...

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Fire next to Great Blue Heron Nests Quickly Doused

March 5, 2023 Vernon Fire and Rescue quickly extinguished a vehicle fire directly below a grove of cottonwood trees that serve as a...

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SUV fire at Sparkling Hills Resort

Vernon Fire and Rescue responded to multiple calls reporting a car fire at Sparkling Hill Resort, located 15 minutes south of Vernon,...

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