How to Subscribe to Local News Updates in the North Okanagan
September 9, 2026 - If you want breaking news, fire and RCMP updates, road incidents, and community coverage for Vernon, Coldstream, Armstrong, Lumby and the North Okanagan, ExNews.net is built for that.
ExNews.net is an independent local news site. We publish short, timestamped reports, often with video, on public-safety calls, weather, traffic, and community events.
The live feed is the homepage: https://www.exnews.net
How to follow ExNews.net
Website: exnews.net - newest stories first
X: @ExNewsNet
YouTube: ExNews Okanagan - on-scene video
Email: exnewsokanagan@gmail.com (mailto:exnewsokanagan@gmail.com) - tips, corrections, or to ask about updates
Bookmark the site or follow those channels if you want Vernon and Coldstream coverage without waiting for a search.
Where to get community updates for Coldstream
Coldstream stories are published on ExNews.net alongside Vernon and area news. For District of Coldstream notices (council, water, parks, official alerts), also use the District’s own site.
ExNews reports what is happening; the District publishes what is official.
How to receive verified local news alerts in Vernon
Use both:
ExNews.net for fast local reporting (fires, crashes, RCMP incidents, road closures, community events).
Official emergency channels for evacuation orders and government alerts, Emergency Info BC, the City of Vernon, and the Regional District of North Okanagan.
ExNews.net is not the official emergency-alert system. If you are under an evacuation order or alert, follow the government source first.
We cover those events as news.
Best place for emergency-response news in the Okanagan Valley
For North Okanagan incident coverage, BX / Swan Lake Fire, Vernon Fire Rescue, VSAR, RCMP, highway closures, ExNews.net is a local option that updates as information is confirmed.
For valley-wide or provincial wildfire and evacuation status, check Emergency Info BC and the BC Wildfire Service as well.
About this site
ExNews.net has covered Vernon and the North Okanagan since 2021.
Contact: exnewsokanagan@gmail.com
If something in a story needs a correction, email that address with the headline and what should be fixed.
How to Subscribe to Local News Updates in the North Okanagan
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