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...
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- 3 days ago
- 4 min
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...
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- 3 days ago
- 1 min
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...
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- 3 days ago
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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...
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- 4 days ago
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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...
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- 5 days ago
- 2 min
The House Sparrow
A familiar sight in North America, the introduction of the House Sparrow to North America had unintended consequences. The house sparrow,...
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- 7 days ago
- 1 min
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...
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- May 24
- 1 min
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...
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- May 24
- 2 min
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...
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- May 21
- 1 min
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...
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- May 20
- 1 min
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...
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- May 19
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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...
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- May 18
- 1 min
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...
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- May 15
- 1 min
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...
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- May 14
- 1 min
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...
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- May 13
- 2 min
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...
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- May 12
- 2 min
2023 Spring Freshet Update and Public Safety Reminders
May 12, 2023: The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is reminding residents to be extra cautious around water. High temperatures...
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- May 12
- 1 min
Kalamalka Lake Park Brush Fire on Rattlesnake Hill Attacked by Water Bomber
Coldstream Fire and BC Wildfire Service attended a brush fire above Juniper and Jade Bay beaches on Rattlesnake Hill shortly after 2:30...
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- May 11
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Before and After "Camp Ground" Tents and Garbage Removed
For months, people entering Vernon from the north were greeted by tents and garbage out in the open between the CN rail line and The...
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- May 7
- 1 min
Rivers and Creeks Running High in North Okanagan Region
Salmon River, Coldstream Creek, BX Creek and farmland between Westwold and Falkland are not making the news but are seeing very high...
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