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Fundraiser launched for retiree who lost home in White Rock Lake wildfire
The White Rock Lake wildfire consumed the holiday trailer that was home to a 68-year-old…
Wildfire evacuation orders downgraded to alerts north of Vernon
Some residents on the west side of Irish Creek Road north of Vernon are allowed…
Vernon RCMP trying to reunite boat with owner
Police in the North Okanagan are looking for the owner of a stray boat found…
No significant growth on White Rock Lake wildfire overnight
The White Rock Lake wildfire burning near Vernon has not seen any significant growth overnight,…
Vernon restaurant providing free meals to wildfire evacuees
A Vernon bistro donating free food and coffee to wildfire evacuees has already given out…
Intensive care patients being relocated from Vernon hospital as precaution due to wildfire
Interior Health is relocating intensive care patients and those with complex needs out of Vernon…
Vernon, Coldstream transit service being reduced due to White Lake wildfire
Vernon's regional transit service is being temporarily reduced due to the White Rock Lake wildfire…
Cooler temperatures, rain helping firefighters on White Rock Lake wildfire
The White Rock Lake wildfire burning near Vernon didn’t see much growth overnight as the…
Vernon mayor urging residents to stay away from wildfire
Vernon’s mayor wants residents to stay away from the White Rock Lake wildfire as a…
Vernon partially rescinds evacuation alert in place due to wildfire
The City of Vernon is rescinding part of its evacuation alert as there's been reduced…
RCMP officers from across B.C. deployed to North Okanagan to assist with wildfire efforts
Additional RCMP officers from across B.C. have been deployed to support police operations and wildfire…
UPDATED: More structures damaged by White Rock Lake wildfire
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is reporting structures have been damaged in the Parker Cove…
Marriott hotels in Shuswap, Okanagan urging travellers to change plans due to wildfire evacuations
The manager of Fairfield by Marriott hotels in Vernon and Salmon Arm is urging travellers…
Wildfire burning in North Okanagan grows to 55,000 ha
A wildfire threatening homes in the Okanagan has reached 55,000 hectares in the last 48…
More evacuation orders, alerts issued for communities as wildfire blazes in North Okanagan
More residents have been evacuated from their homes overnight due to a 45,000 hectare wildfire…
Vernon asks residents to plan ahead in event of evacuation due to lack of hotel space
The City of Vernon is asking residents to create accommodation plans due to a lack…
‘Firefighters very nearly paid with their lives:’ Minister urges residents to follow evacuation orders
The Minister of Public Safety is urging residents in the Okanagan region to follow evacuation…
Armstrong father wins $100,000 playing Lotto 6/49
An Armstrong father is $100,000 richer after deciding to check an older lottery ticket while…
Vernon’s Boston Pizza closes due to COVID-19 case
A Vernon restaurant has decided to close temporarily after a COVID-19 case was confirmed at…
Vernon needs more emergency support services volunteers for growing number of evacuees
The City of Vernon is looking for volunteers to assist with the Emergency Support Services…
200 firefighters set up camp at Kin Race Track in Vernon
For the next four to six weeks, BC Wildfire crews will be a fixture behind…
Lake Country woman wins $1-Million on Lotto Max ticket bought in Vernon
A Lake Country woman plans to spend 2022 checking off her bucket-list travel destinations after…
Ready for a fright? Vernon’s popular Halloween attraction announces its return
It's still months away but plans for Vernon's annual Field of Screams event at O’Keefe…
Traffic backed up heading into Vernon due to vehicle fire
Traffic has been slowed down significantly heading northbound into Vernon on Highway 97 due to…