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Newly named pathway at Armstrong Memorial Park

The City of Armstrong is recognizing Veterans Way, the newly named pathway leading from the entrance of Memorial Park to the cenotaph

Okanagan Indian Band receives donations for wildfire relief

The Okanagan Indian Band has received more than $23,000 in community donations to support households affected by the Bradley Creek wildfire.

Vernon teen wins environmental Indigenous logo contest

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.

VJH surpasses goal of $600k in Charity Classic

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

“Mystery solved”: B.C. Hydro says it found the floating island that appeared, then vanished, on B.C. lake

B.C. Hydro has tracked down a massive floating island that mysteriously drifted across Williston Reservoir before seemingly disappearing.

Art exhibits to travel from Enderby to Italy this fall

Pieces from Enderby's Cardiff Miller Art Warehouse will be showcased in Milan, Italy this fall.

Vernon woman shares story of kindness in documentary

A Vernon woman's six-month journey delivering soccer gear to underserved communities is hitting the big screen in Salmon Arm.

Enderby honours Peter Gilowski with Lifetime Civic Merit Award

The City of Enderby has recognized Peter Gilowski as the recipient of this year's Lifetime Civic Merit Award.

Twitch streamer “smashes” fundraising record for the North Okanagan Hospice Society

Vernon resident Levi Meyers, his wife Esme and close friends raised $8568 for the North Okanagan Hospice Society following their 12-hour Twitch streaming marathon.

Okanagan runner breaks world record in Vernon

Okanagan local, Savannah Wild broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest barefoot 50 km run yesterday at the Great Vernon Athletic Park.

Mackie Lake House presents summer concerts on Kalamalka Lake

The Mackie Lake House Foundation is inviting audiences back to Kalamalka Lake for its annual summer concert series, Music at Mackie.

VJH Foundation makes landmark investment in youth mental health

The Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) Foundation announced a landmark investment of $500,000 to Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Vernon and District to support the capital campaign for Foundry North Okanagan.

VJH Foundation raising money for neonatal equipment

The Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation has launched its annual spring appeal, calling on the community to help fund critical neonatal equipment.

RCMP musical ride coming to Armstrong

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride is coming to Armstrong this summer with three performances at the Armstrong Fairgrounds.

New cricket pitch complete in Vernon

The new cricket pitch at DND Athletic Park, at 1415 Mission Road is now complete. The City of Vernon said it enhances the park’s recreational amenities and support the continued growth of cricket in the city. 

Luffy the cat making good progress on his journey to recovery

The Okanagan Humane Society provided an update on its recent rescue, Luffy the cat.
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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.
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