ParaGlider gets tangled in wires above Highway 97 just north of 43rd Avenue Vernon.
Just before 8 pm Friday, what appears to be a paramotor aircraft, was reported to be entangled in wires above busy Hwy 97 (AKA 32nd...
Robins in the North Okanagan
The Robin faces potential threats like habitat loss, pesticide use, or competition with introduced species such as European Starlings or...
When Wildland Fire Raged South Of Vernon, A Look Back
In a little over a month, on July 9th, 2021, it will be the 2-year anniversary of a fire that raged just south of Vernon. The fire burned...
Vernon Fire Rating "HIGH"
As of 3:00 PM on May 30, 2023, the City of Vernon has confirmed that there is currently no campfire ban in effect. However, residents are...
Traffic Incident South of 70 Mile House Closes Highway
Unconfirmed reports BC Ambulance and RCMP are attending a serious incident on Highway 97, the Caribou Highway, 8 KM south of 70 Mile...
The House Sparrow
A familiar sight in North America, the introduction of the House Sparrow to North America had unintended consequences. The house sparrow,...
Trans Canada Closed between Revelstoke and Golden
UPDATE: Highway 1 between Revelstoke and Golden has reopened Original Report: Hwy 1 is closed in both directions just west of Rogers Pass...
Duteau Creek Watershed Levels and Lumby
Officials with the Regional District North Okanagan (RDNO) and Lumby are keeping a close eye on water levels in the Duteau Creek...
Are You A Mosquito Magnet?
Are you a chosen one, a mosquito magnet? The next time you find yourself itching from a mosquito bite, wondering why mosquitos seem to...
103rd Falkland Stampede, A Peek.
Every Year the town of Falkland hosts the Falkland Stampede and Parade. (Scroll down for link to parade video). Here are a few exciting...
Dust Cloud Envelopes Coldstream Residents
It looked like smoke from wildfires had returned but the thick clouds were actually wind-blown dust Strong winds whipped up a significant...
Lightning Rolls Thru Vernon
Mother Nature put on quite a show Thursday night. Dozens of lightning events were observed, several appearing to make ground contact. No...
Smokey Vernon and Coldstream Skies VIDEO
Smoke from wildfires burning in Northern BC and Alberta has reached Vernon and Coldstream. Air Quality or AQ is rated at 7, high health...
Thick Black Smoke Seen Over Vernon
A column of thick black smoke could be seen from all over Vernon early Monday afternoon. Shortly after 2 PM fire dispatch started...
The Black-chinned Hummingbird: A Delightful Visitor to the North Okanagan
The North Okanagan region in British Columbia is home to a fascinating array of wildlife. One avian visitor that was on video is the...
It's Hot Hot Hot in Coldstream!
May 13, 2023: Coldstream residents hit Kalamalka Beach to beat the heat as unseasonably Hot Weather Sweeps BC Interior. Hundreds took to...
