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Indigenous name unveiled for Vernon’s Active Living Centre draws mixed reactions

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The City of Vernon and the Okanagan Indian Band have unveiled an Indigenous name for the new Active Living Centre as construction nears completion.

Open burning season begins next month in Vernon

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

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. 

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

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. 

Okanagan Indian Band receives donations for wildfire relief

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The Okanagan Indian Band has received more than $23,000 in community donations to support households affected by the Bradley Creek wildfire.
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Vernon council approves major multi-use project

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Vernon City Council has approved an amendment to the Kalamalka Lake Road and East Hill Multi-Use Path project to include a new signalized intersection at Highway 6 and Pottery Road.

Vernon teen wins environmental Indigenous logo contest

Community
A Vernon teenager’s artwork will be featured at the Environmental Flows 2026 Conference in Kelowna after she won the event’s Indigenous Youth Artist Logo Contest.

Cops for Kids fundraiser kicks off in Kelowna, stops across the Okanagan, Shuswap and Kootenays

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Cops across the region are on their annual Cops for Kids bike tour to raise money for children in need and will be stopping in communities across Southern B.C.

Waste disposal decreases in the North Okanagan

Community
For the fourth consecutive year, the total amount of waste send to the Regional District of North Okanagan landfills has decreased, despite the increase in population. 
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VJH surpasses goal of $600k in Charity Classic

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The Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) was proud to announce that its Charity Classic Golf Tournament beat another donation record.

Campfire ban to be lifted in Enderby tomorrow

Community
The campfire ban in the City of Enderby will be lifted effective immediately as of Sept. 3. 
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