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Advanced voting for RDNO begins today

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Oct. 14 and Oc. 15 are the advanced voting days for the Regional District of North Okanagan Electoral Areas B, C, D and F at the 9848 Aberdeen Road in Coldstream from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Leave your phone alone: October is Pedestrian Safety Month

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The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is reminding pedestrians and motorists that safety is a shared responsibility, in light of Pedestrian Safety Month.

Advanced voting for RDNO begins today

2026 Municipal Election
Oct. 14 and Oc. 15 are the advanced voting days for the Regional District of North Okanagan Electoral Areas B, C, D and F at the 9848 Aberdeen Road in Coldstream from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Leave your phone alone: October is Pedestrian Safety Month

RCMP
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is reminding pedestrians and motorists that safety is a shared responsibility, in light of Pedestrian Safety Month.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.
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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.

Distracted driving and seat belt enforcement jumps in Kelowna and Central B.C.

RCMP
Distracted driving and seat belt enforcement increased sharply across Central B.C., including Kelowna and the Okanagan, during September.

Armstrong council candidate addresses past criminal charges

2026 Municipal Election
An Armstrong council candidate has addressed comments online about his past criminal charges.

B.C.’s top doctor encourages fall vaccines as province sees early rise in influenza cases

Health
B.C.’s flu season is off to an early start, with influenza cases rising as the province begins its fall vaccination campaign.
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B.C. Conservatives propose replacing no-fault auto insurance with “hybrid” system

2026 BC Election
B.C. Conservatives are promising major changes to ICBC’s no-fault insurance system, including restoring some accident victims’ right to sue.

UPDATE: Missing child found

Missing Person
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating 9-year-old Milo McCauley. 

U.S. resident charged with helping coordinate Tumbler Ridge shooting

Crime
U.S. authorities have arrested a 30-year-old Washington resident in connection with February’s deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

B.C. major party leaders prepare for live debate on Oct. 14

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three major party leaders will face off Oct. 14 in the only televised leaders’ debate of the provincial election campaign.
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Open burning season begins next month in Vernon

Community
The City of Vernon has announced that open burning permits will be available next month.

B.C. Conservatives hold 5 point lead over NDP, says election poll

2026 BC Election
B.C. Conservatives hold a five-point lead over the NDP as voters firm up their choices, according to a new poll.

B.C Greens pitch tax on “extreme wealth” to raise $22 billion

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Greens are proposing new taxes on extreme wealth as provincial parties sharpen their focus on high-income earners.

B.C. NDP plans to resume seven paused long-term care projects if re-elected

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising to restart seven delayed long-term care projects and expand health-care supports for seniors.
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Eby emphasizes B.C. projects amid pipeline debate

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby said his focus remains on securing investment for British Columbia as debate continues over the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline.

B.C. Conservatives pledge $400M to buy water bombers in wildfire plan

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three major party leaders pitched plans Friday targeting wildfire response, grocery affordability and artificial intelligence regulation.

B.C. parties race to file candidates as nomination deadline looms

2026 BC Election
British Columbia’s major parties are close to a full slate of candidates in B.C.’s 93 electoral districts, a day before the nomination deadline.

Eby promises gas tax cut, price caps at the pumps if NDP is re-elected

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is promising temporary fuel tax relief and new price controls aimed at lowering pump prices.
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Okanagan Indian Band Flag raised at Coldstream Cenotaph park

Community
The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) Flag has been permanently raised at Coldstream's Cenotaph Park. 

Carney designates proposed Alberta to B.C. pipeline a project of national interest

Energy & Utilities
Prime Minister Mark Carney has designated the proposed Pacific Link pipeline from Alberta to B.C. as a project of national interest.

Experts warn of rising residential school denialism as Canada marks Truth and Reconciliation Day

Provincial
Experts and Indigenous leaders are warning of rising residential school denialism as Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Newly named pathway at Armstrong Memorial Park

Community
The City of Armstrong is recognizing Veterans Way, the newly named pathway leading from the entrance of Memorial Park to the cenotaph
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OKIB stands behind Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc people following “disturbing activity”

Community
The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) Chief and Council is standing firmly with the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc people following an incident over the weekend in Kamloops. 

LNG Canada approves more than $30B Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat

Business
LNG Canada is moving ahead with a $33-billion Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, doubling the facility’s LNG production capacity.

Former Conservative MLA who crossed the floor to NDP drops out of provincial election

Politics
Amelia Boultbee will not seek re-election in Penticton-Summerland, less than three months after joining the B.C. NDP.

B.C. parties tout plans for critical minerals and LNG as election campaign enters second week

Politics
Both major parties are promising to expand B.C.’s natural resource sector as the provincial election campaign enters its second week.
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Paddle boarder remains missing

Missing Person
A man who went missing while paddle boarding at Okanagan Lake last week remains unaccounted for.

Overlapping B.C. elections will be bad for democracy, says expert

Politics
B.C.’s overlapping provincial and municipal elections are raising concerns about voter attention and the impact on local campaigns.

B.C. officials “shocked” and “angry” after report details Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT history

Crime
B.C. Premier David Eby is calling a report detailing the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s alleged interactions with ChatGPT “shocking.”

B.C. Conservatives pull ahead of Eby’s NDP after snap election call, says poll

Politics
A new poll shows the B.C. Conservatives opening an eight-point lead over the NDP following Premier David Eby’s snap election call.
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Fire kills about 40 calves at Sicamous dairy farm

Fire
A Sicamous family is dealing with the loss of about 40 calves after a fire caused significant damage to three structures at D Dutchmen Dairy early Thursday.

Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election this fall

Politics
Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election in Nechako Lakes, ending his more than two decades in provincial politics.

Former B.C. Green leader Andrew Weaver running as CentreBC candidate in fall election

Politics
Andrew Weaver is running as a CentreBC candidate in Oak Bay-Gordon Head, the same Victoria-area riding he previously represented as a B.C. Green MLA.

Prescribed burn scheduled for Harvey Lake Reservoir area tomorrow

Fire
A prescribed burn is taking place tomorrow in the Harvey lake Reservoir area. approximately seven kilometres southeast of Lavington. 
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Nine arrested following drug bust

RCMP
Nine people were arrested following a search warrant, where suspected fentanyl. cocaine, a firearm and cash were found. 

Dive team searches for missing paddle boarder

Emergency Services
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP and Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) are continuing the search for missing paddle boarder on Okanagan Lake.

A fourth B.C. NDP cabinet minister says she won’t seek re-election this fall

Politics
Former finance minister Brenda Bailey said Wednesday she will not seek re-election this fall, becoming the fourth cabinet minister to announce they are not running since Premier David Eby called a snap election Tuesday.

BC Green leader running in Saanich North and the Islands in Oct. 24 election

Politics
B.C. Green Leader Emily Lowan said Wednesday she is running in Saanich North and the Islands in this fall’s provincial election, after incumbent MLA Rob Botterell announced he will not seek re-election in the riding.
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CentreBC MLAs defect back to the B.C. Conservatives after snap election call

Politics
Seven CentreBC MLAs, including leader Peter Milobar, are returning to the B.C. Conservatives ahead of a snap provincial election.

Eby calls early provincial election on Oct. 24

Politics
Premier David Eby has called an early B.C. election, with voters set to head to the polls Oct. 24.

Two Vernon men killed in Enderby crash

RCMP
Two Vernon men have died following a collision in Enderby yesterday morning. 

Five MLAs readmitted to B.C. Conservative caucus by new interim leader

Politics
B.C. Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson has welcomed five former caucus members back to the party.
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B.C. files lawsuit against OpenAI for damages related to Tumbler Ridge shooting

Provincial
B.C. is suing OpenAI over allegations it failed to report threats made before the deadly Tumbler Ridge shooting.

Vernon Search and Rescue assists injured dirt biker near Lavington

Emergency Services
The Vernon Search and Rescue Group (VSAR) responded to an injured biker over the weekend. 
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