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Kamloops nature parks reopened to the public
KAMLOOPS – As the weather begins to cool down, the City of Kamloops and Kamloops…
Crash closes Highway 97A south of Armstrong
ARMSTRONG – Emergency crews are at the scene of a car crash on Highway 97A,…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Kelowna beaches set to close due to flood protection measures
KELOWNA – Okanagan Lake is continuing to rise and beach areas of local parks are…
Highway 97A reopens following mudslide; will be monitored over coming days
SICAMOUS – Crews have given the all clear for Highway 97A to be reopened at…
No fishing in Salmon Arm Bay on Shuswap Lake
SALMON ARM – Fishing in Salmon Arm Bay on Shuswap Lake will no longer be…
People throwing rocks at salmon, exceeding quotas reason for Shuswap River fishing ban
ENDERBY – A seasonal fishing ban on part of the Shuswap River near Enderby was…
Process to close North Okanagan and Shuswap schools officially begins
NORTH OKANAGAN – School closures in the North Okanagan and Salmon Arm could be happening…
Armstrong fights to keep schools open
ARMSTRONG – A North Okanagan community fiercely opposed to a possible school closure is ramping…
Vernon SPCA seeking help for two dogs after closure of animal rescue
VERNON - The Vernon B.C. SPCA is looking for donations to help brighten the holidays for a pair of dogs in need of expensive medical attention. The dogs, named Girlie and Dash, came into the shelter’s care following the closure of an animal rescue organization in the area, the Vernon shelter says in a release. ...
Medical marijuana patients shocked by Vernon dispensary closures
VERNON - Medical marijuana patients coming to The Herbal Health Centre this week are shocked and upset to see the shelves empty and devoid of their medicine. The health centre, along with a coalition of other local dispensaries, has suspended retail sales in response to an RCMP warning to shut down. The dispensaries are closing...
Plans underway to fill health care gap left behind by Vernon walk-in closure
VERNON - As one walk-in medical clinic in Vernon closes, the door to a new one may soon be opening. Plans are quietly developing around the possibility of a new walk-in medical clinic in Vernon following news that the Vernon Family Doctors Walk-In Clinic at the Fruit Union Plaza is closing March 19, 2016. Few...
Coldstream municipal hall, elementary school closed due to gas spill
COLDSTREAM - An incident has forced a sudden closure of the Coldstream municipal hall. According to a media release from the District of Coldstream, an overnight gas spill in the vicinity of the Coldstream municipal office, the building is closed until further notice. The gas spill happened at the Centex Gas Station on Kalamalka Lake...
Vernon loses one of three walk-in medical clinics
VERNON - Access to medical care in Vernon is shrinking as a walk-in clinic closes its doors. The Vernon Family Doctors Walk-In Clinic at the Fruit Union Plaza on Highway 6 has announced it’s closing permanently on March 19, 2016. The clinic is encouraging patients to attend their regular family physicians, and for those without...
Okanagan Marathon to shut down majority of downtown roads this weekend
KELOWNA - Thousands of runners from across the country will be lacing up their shoes and taking part in the 21st annual BMO Okanagan Marathon in Kelowna this weekend. The race is part of the Okanagan Family Festival Weekend, which includes the 42.2-km marathon, a 21.1-km half marathon, a 10-km run/walk, a 5-km run/walk, a...
Water main break closes downtown Vernon road
VERNON - A water main break forced the closure of a Vernon roadway Wednesday afternoon. The break happened on 37 Avenue between 30 and 31 Streets, in front of the Civic Arena, today, Sept. 9. City crews are working to repair the break and expect to finish later Wednesday afternoon, or on Thursday, Sept. 10. ...