Outdoor waste drop-off program at Middleton transfer station cancelled for 2025
The Garden Waste/Yard Waste and Leaf Drop-Off program at Middleton Transfer Station has been cancelled for 2025. The District of Coldstream says the transfer...
Petition started by Okanagan distillery wants to get B.C. craft products on shelves of government stores
A Vernon-based craft distillery has started a petition to make it easier for craft spirits to get on the shelves of B.C. Liquor stores. Tyler Dyck, CEO of...
Vernon female high school students become firefighters for a day
Vernon female high school students traded their backpacks for turnout gear Wednesday as they became firefighters for a day. “This was an opportunity to...
Ministy of Transportation says keeping original Baxter Bridge would pose safety risk
The locals want to keep it, but the old Baxter Bridge is a considered a liability and has to go. The Ministry of Transportation and Transit says construction is...
City of Vernon starting program to encourage people to plant trees on their properties
The City of Vernon is launching the Trees for Tomorrow program in celebration of Earth Day. The community initiative encourages residents to plant trees on...
Pilot project launching in North Okanagan to address labour market needs
Community Futures North Okanagan and Community Futures Shuswap are launching the Rural Communities Immigration Pilot in the region. The initiative aims at...
Greater Vernon Cultural Centre receives boost as new fundraising campaign is introduced
The Together 4 Culture Fundraising campaign was launched Tuesday by members of the community as well as RDNO staff and elected officials to help build the...
Gordon Lightfoot tribute performance coming to Vernon
Local singer-songwriter artist John Paul Bryne will be paying tribute to Canadian music legend Gordon Lightfoot at the Vernon and District Performing Arts...
Local group making moves to save historic Baxter Bridge near Enderby
A local group has been making moves to try and save the historic Baxter Bridge located 11 kilometres east of Enderby. The group recently held two rallies on the...
Archway Society for Domestic Peace highlighting the importance of Denim Day
The Archways Society for Domestic Peace is highlighting the importance of Denim Day during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Denim Day is an international...