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Jennifer Whiteside tapped as B.C. NDP interim leader as party regroups after election defeat

Emily Joveski - October 29, 2026

Jennifer Whiteside has been named interim leader of the B.C. NDP.

From Our Provincial Reporter

Incoming B.C. Premier Doerkson speaks with Carney, says they are “aligned” on economic development

Politics Emily Joveski - October 28, 2026

Youth plaintiffs testify as historic climate trial gets underway in Vancouver

Environment Emily Joveski - October 27, 2026

B.C. NDP to appoint new interim leader after election defeat

Politics Emily Joveski - October 27, 2026

BC Ferries replaces CEO as board launches system review

Transit Emily Joveski - October 26, 2026

First Nations leaders warn repeal of B.C. Declaration Act could create ‘battleground’

Indigenous Emily Joveski - October 26, 2026

B.C.’s premier-designate Doerkson outlines key priorities after major election win

Politics Emily Joveski - October 26, 2026

Municipal News

City of Vernon receives two climate and energy action awards at UBCM

Municipal News September 17, 2026

Council to receive Active Living Centre update as project reaches major milestone

Municipal News September 5, 2026

Vernon and Coldstream launch pilot project to strengthen wildfire response

Municipal News August 14, 2026

Regional partnership expands reclaimed water program to support agriculture customers

Municipal News July 29, 2026

RDNO addresses water restriction challenges

Municipal News July 13, 2026

New recreation fee for service agreement established with Coldstream and Electoral Areas B and C ahead of Active Living Centre opening

Municipal News June 5, 2026

Latest News

Parts of Lavington and Coldstream return to Duteau Creek Water Source

October 27, 2026

Coldstream invites residents to Halloween fireworks at Kalamalka Beach

October 26, 2026

Conservative Kevin Acton elected as Vernon-Lumby MLA

October 25, 2026

B.C. Conservatives claim majority as Lorne Doerkson delivers election victory

October 24, 2026

REPLAY: B.C. election results and reaction from across the province

October 24, 2026

Free transit now available for youth throughout Vernon

October 23, 2026

Vernon businesses share challenges and opportunities during Small Business Week

October 23, 2026

Cherryville Firewatch Building completed ahead of Sunday grand opening

October 23, 2026

B.C. election results could take longer as ballots counted by hand

October 23, 2026

B.C. RCMP to begin phased rollout of Next Generation 9-1-1 system

October 22, 2026

Vernon local wins First Nations art award

October 21, 2026

Smith rules out another referendum: “It is time to move forward together”

October 20, 2026

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Emily Joveski

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Emily is the provincial news reporter for Vista Radio, based in Victoria, B.C. She has worked in radio for more than a decade, and was previously on the airwaves as a broadcaster for The Canadian Press in Toronto.

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Community Calendar

October 2026

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
				1	2 First Friday Art Trail	3
4	5	6 Valdy	7 Charles Bloom Grad Drive Through Breakfast	8 Meet David L. Williams – Conservative Candidate	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16 SonReal	17 The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue
18	19	20 Owen Riegling – In The Feeling Tour	21 Bury the Hatchet	22 42nd Annual Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards	23 Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour	24 Chris Murphy
25	26 The Great Canadian Road Trip	27	28	29	30 Treat Trail in Downtown Vernon	31

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