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A cast to fishing in historic Vernon photo
15+ hour, 19+ min ago (288+ words) Published 5:30 am Sunday, August 16, 2026 Fishing has likely been around for as long as humanity has. Fish are a staple part of people’s diets and have influenced cultures going back for thousands of years. The month of August celebrates the activity…...
Poor air quality lingers over Southern Interior as wildfires burn across B.C.
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (254+ words) Published 3:31 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 An Environment Canada-issued air quality warning is in effect as wildfire smoke continues to linger over much of the Southern Interior on Saturday, Aug. 15. The poor air quality is expected to last for at least the…...
Crews working inside perimeter as Bradley Creek fire behaviour lessens near Vernon
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (537+ words) Published 10:36 am Saturday, August 15, 2026 The Bradley Creek wildfire west of Vernon continues to show decreased activity Saturday, Aug. 15. The wildfire is classified as being held, meaning it’s projected to remain within its current perimeter based on fuel, weather conditions and…...
Evacuation alerts remain in place for the Quilpituk Creek wildfire
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (266+ words) Published 9:23 am Saturday, August 15, 2026 The Quilpituk Creek wildfire is still being held as of Aug. 15, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). A Saturday morning update from BCWS pegs the blaze at 1,275 hectares, and based on current fuel, weather conditions…...
LETTER: Fines a joke for using water when restricted in Vernon
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (82+ words) Published 9:00 am Saturday, August 15, 2026 What a joke: warning only for first “illegal” usage of water, $100 fine for second offence, and so forth as put forward. This is not going to deter the wealthy owners of lawn. As usual, the lower…...
Coldstream residents form blockade in response to new Vernon bike trails
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (613+ words) Published 5:30 am Saturday, August 15, 2026 Coldstream residents created a blockade in response to a new project they claim had no community consideration. In 2022, the North Okanagan Cycling Society (NOCS) started an application process to bring new cycling trails to Vernon Hill....
Riot arts festival moves from roof to road in Vernon
2+ day, 48+ min ago (223+ words) Published 8:00 pm Friday, August 14, 2026 A unique, alternative, end-of-summer arts festival is scaling down to a more accessible location. Riot on the Road, hosted by the Vernon Public Art Gallery, used to take place on the top of the Parkade. Now…...
Former Vernon Vipers captain finds new home in ECHL
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (184+ words) Published 6:00 pm Friday, August 14, 2026 Deagan McMillan will be taking his shot at professional hockey. The Vernon native and Okanagan Indian Band member is joining the Rapid City Rush of the East Coast Hockey league (ECHL) for the 2026-27 season. The Rush…...
Noel Alexander Hubbard
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (161+ words) Published August 14, 2026 In Loving Memory ~ Noel Alexander Hubbard passed suddenly and very unexpectedly on July 31, 2026, a few days before his 84th birthday. Born in Vancouver, BC, to Stewart and Margaret Hubbard, Noel is survived by his wife, Betty; brother Wayne; children…...
Speed tables aim to slow down Coldstream drivers
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (173+ words) Published 3:00 pm Friday, August 14, 2026 Construction to install traffic calming measures on Kidston Road will begin Monday, Aug. 17. The project will include the construction of three speed tables, along with updated signage to reflect the new traffic features. Kidston Road will…...