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Multi-day Vernon Search Rescues 3
VSAR Confirms Two Separate Rescues in Hunters Range, Including Missing Snowmobilers
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Major Highway Closures Remain as Flooding and Storm Impacts Continue
December 13 2025 - Major transportation routes between the Lower Mainland and the Interior remain closed or disrupted as crews continue repair work following heavy rainfall and flooding linked to an atmospheric river. The most significant impacts continue on Highway 1 through Abbotsford and Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton , both of which remain closed as of Friday. Highway 3: Hope to Princeton Still Closed Highway 3 remains closed in both directions between Hope and Pri
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Missing Snowmobilers Located in Hunters Range
Two snowmobilers reported missing in the Hunters Range since Wednesday have been located
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11 hours ago
Serious Accident on Highway 97 at Monte Lake
January 16 9:47: 911 operators received reports of a serious MVI possibly involving multiple vehicles and entrapment on Highway 97 near Monte Lake. A BC Ambulance Helicopter was dispatched to transport the injured to hospital in Kamloops Tags: Serious Accident on Highway 97 at Monte Lake
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Jan 16, 20241 min read
Fire At Vernon Landfill Continues Into Second Day
BX Swan Lake Fire Rescue spent much of Tuesday at the Vernon Landfill on Birnie Road, south of Vernon, BC, dealing with a stubborn fire burning deep inside a large pile of garbage. An Excavator is busy digging into the pile so fire crews can attack the smoldering source of the fire. Fire crews extinguished a fire in the same location yesterday. Apparently, the fire had continued to burn overnight inside the pile of debris. The fire resurfaced this morning. A tender from Col
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Jan 9, 20241 min read
Quick Work by Lavington and Coldstream Fire Halls Saves House
Around 5 PM Friday, Lavington and Coldstream Fire Halls responded to reports of a chimney fire in the 7200 Block of Highway 6. When crews arrived, the fire was threatening to spread into the walls. Firefighters quickly extinguished the chimney fire and saved the building. There are no reports of injuries. No word on when the residents can return home. Tags: Quick Work by Lavington and Coldstream Fire Halls Saves House
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Dec 15, 20231 min read
Vernon, Coldstream Reach Deal For Recreation Service
11th Hour Deal Hammered Out December 1st, 2023: In a last-minute agreement on December 1, 2023, the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, and RDNO Electoral Areas B and C have finalized a 'fee for service' deal for recreational services. Under this agreement: Coldstream will contribute - $722,103 RDNO Electoral Area B - $369,547 RDNO Electoral Area C - $365,299 The deal ensures residents of the four areas will enjoy equal access and user rates. The agreement s
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Dec 1, 20231 min read
Smoke Hangs Over Vernon BC
Despite a cloud of smoke hanging over Vernon BC, there is no health risk. Thats according to data provided by Environment Canada on their website. As of 5:00 PM PST Thursday 23 November 2023 the published air quality rating is 2, low risk.
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Nov 23, 20231 min read
Vernon Weather Averages and Extremes - UPDATE
UPDATE: Environment Canada now says Wednesday will be cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries early in the morning. Environment Canada records and makes available weather averages and extremes November 20, 2023: Does the cold and snow seem a little bit tardy to you this year? Today in Vernon, BC the temperature was hovering around 1 deg. C early afternoon. No snow, light cloudy skies, dipping to -5 degrees C overnight. The six-day forecast for the ar
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Nov 20, 20231 min read
Lumby Home Destroyed By Early Morning Fire
Lumby, BC - November 16, 2023: An early morning fire completely destroyed a rural home and a personal vehicle today. 911 received calls at 6 AM reporting the incident. Upon the Lumby & District Fire Department's arrival at the 1200 block of Creighton Valley Road, Lumby, BC, the rural house was already fully involved. Two individuals on-site were taken to Vernon Hospital for smoke inhalation treatment. Under the "Mutual Aid Agreement," Lumby and District Fire Department reques
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Nov 16, 20231 min read
Vernon BC SPCA Closing Doors, Building Unsafe
Engineers report building’s foundation, walls, and ceiling, unsafe for staff and animals November 15th 2023: Structual issues leave the BC SPCA no option but to permanently close the facility at Haney Road at Old Kamloops Road Vernon BC. Craig Daniell, chief executive officer for the BC SPCA: “Simply repairing the roof would not be a viable solution for the long-term future of the building, as the more than 35-year-old building is located on a former landfill site which is c
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Nov 15, 20232 min read
Highway 3 Rock Slide Closes Road Between Keremeos and Princeton
Breaking News: Rock Slide Forces Closure of Highway 3 in Okanagan-Shuswap Region, Properties Evacuated November 6, 2023: Keremeos, BC - A rock slide has prompted the closure of Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway) in both directions, causing significant travel disruptions in the Okanagan-Shuswap region. The slide occurred between Hedley-Nickleplate Rd and Ashnola Rd, covering a stretch of 5.5 km, which is located 3 to 9 km west of Keremeos. Authorities have confirmed that the road
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Nov 6, 20231 min read
Exemption Allows BC Travelers to Drive Through Washington State to Get Home
UPDATE : People stranded and prevented from getting home because of washed out BC roads are reporting you should bring proof you've had two shots of a COVID vaccine plus a passport if your only option is traveling through the US. It's uncertain if the "QR" code required by the BC government as proof of vaccination will be accepted at a US border crossing. It's also uncertain if the BC enhanced driver's license will work in lieu of a passport. One person has reported success
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Nov 17, 20212 min read
Premier Horgan Says Growth in His Throat was Cancerous
November 4th Last Thursday Premier Horgan told British Columbians he was scheduled to undergo throat surgery to remove a lump in his throat. The lump was removed and a biopsy sample was taken. For the last few days, the Premier has been attending cabinet meetings and performing other duties "virtually". Today Hogan shared the results of the biopsy. The lump in his throat was cancerous. Premier Horgan says the prognosis for a full recovery is good. The Premier will receive a
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Nov 4, 20212 min read
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