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Wildfire near Princeton now held
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (142+ words) Published 2: 18 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 The Grasshopper Mountain wildfire near Princeton is now considered held. The blaze sparked on Tuesday, June 16, in the afternoon and grew to an estimated 75. 2 hectares. An evacuation alert remains in place for the properties west of…...
Lavington pool's opening delayed 2 weeks due to mechanical issue
28+ min ago (146+ words) Published 5: 30 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 Swimmers in Lavington will have to wait a couple more weeks to access the local pool. The seasonal opening of the Lavington Outdoor Pool will be delayed due to unforeseen mechanical issues identified during the facility's…...
Country music road trip to stop in 10 B. C. cities including Vernon
8+ hour, 16+ min ago (336+ words) Published 10: 00 am Friday, June 19, 2026 Canadian country music icons Michelle Wright, Jason Mc Coy, and Doc Walker will bring their Great Canadian Road Trip tour to Vernon Monday, Oct. 26. (Contributed) The Great Canadian Road trip will make a stop in Vernon…...
Former Shuswap MLA's book on Indigenous land rights wins 2026 Historical Writing Award
4+ hour, 46+ min ago (226+ words) Published 1: 30 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 George Abbott's time in provincial government and his ongoing work with B. C. s Indigenous Peoples assisted in crafting what is now an award-winning work of historical non-fiction. On May 30, the former Shuswap MLA, B. C. Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation…...
Turkish-inspired street food makes mark at Penticton's original craft brewery
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (207+ words) Published 11: 58 am Friday, June 19, 2026 Two of Penticton's most recognizable food and drink brands have joined forces. Elma Snack Kitchen, a new concept from the team behind Turkish-inspired business Elma Restaurant, can now be seen serving its food on the patio…...
Victoria sees largest increase in available rentals in Canada's top 10 markets
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (331+ words) Published 1: 00 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 Saved-search activity in Victoria rose 30 per cent, signalling stronger renter interest. (Tony Trozzo/Victoria News) Victoria remains one of Canada's most sought-after rental markets, despite signs that renters are becoming more selective in their housing searches....
We're in crisis': Vernon mayor worries about water levels
7+ hour, 13+ min ago (566+ words) Published 11: 00 am Friday, June 19, 2026 Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming thinks Greater Vernon should be in stage four water restrictions. At the June 17 Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) board of directors meeting, water supply, use and regulations was a heavy topic....
Kalamoir Regional Park remains closed as crews continue to investigate
8+ hour, 33+ min ago (313+ words) Published 9: 30 am Friday, June 19, 2026 Kalamoir Regional Park will remain closed further notice as fire crews continue to extinguish hot spots and investigate the cause of the Tuesday, June 16 wildfire. (Regional District of Central Okanagan/Contributed) Kalamoir Regional Park remains closed…...
Milestone year for Vernon art gallery fundraiser
10+ hour, 16+ min ago (479+ words) Published 8: 00 am Friday, June 19, 2026 A fun time is always had at the Midsummer's Eve of the Arts fundraiser for the Vernon Public Art Gallery. The 40th such event is set for Wednesday, July 15, at 6 p. m. at the Coldstream Community Hall. (SVOI Media)…...
Designed for Healing: Armstrong creator draws support for powerful new series
12+ hour, 46+ min ago (228+ words) Published 5: 30 am Friday, June 19, 2026 The Designed for Healing series focuses on how our environments shape us. (Jennell Stanley) Jennell Stanley helped design the Ronald Mc Donald House B. C. and Yukon. She never thought she would one day live there with her…...