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Lavington and Coldstream Fire Crews Quickly Contain Grass Fire Near Homes

Lavington and Coldstream fire halls responded swiftly Monday afternoon to a fast-moving grass fire in the 6800 block of Buchanan Road.

Vernon News Desk

4 hours ago

BC Highway Patrol Releases Dramatic Crash Video

Dramatic dash-camera video released by the BC Highway Patrol shows the devastating consequences of ignoring the “Slow Down and Move Over” law

Vernon News Desk

12 hours ago

VSAR Rescue Boat Legacy Returns to Okanagan Lake for 2026 Boating Season

Vernon Search and Rescue’s (VSAR) primary rescue vessel, Legacy, is back in the water and moored at the Vernon Yacht Club, ready for the 2026 summer boating season

Vernon News Desk

16 hours ago

North Okanagan Lake Ice Unsafe for Activities

December 28 2022: The Vernon Search and Rescue Group Society (VSAR) is reminding everyone most lake ice is still not thick enough for activities like skating, Ice fishing or walking VSAR has provided a chart that spells out how thick lake ice should be for a variety of activities. Ice should be at least 10cm or 4 inches thick before you walk on it. Drilling a hole in clear ice is the best way to gauge its thickness. . #VSAR #SearchandRescue #Sar #vernonbc #okanagan #vernon

Vernon News Desk

Dec 28, 20221 min read