As the drought continues and water sources dry up, local farmers are calling for a more coordinated approach to ensuring their crops, and livelihoods, don’t die. The BC Fruit Growers’ Association (BCFGA) is calling on Greater Vernon Water and the Regional District of North Okanagan to halt the current approach to agricultural water shut-offs and […]
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An arrest has been made in a shooting Tuesday evening, July 21, in Maple Ridge. A 44-year-old male suspect, who is known to police, was taken into custody on Thursday, July 23, without incident. At around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, numerous RCMP cruisers and unmarked police vehicles, and countless officers, converged on the Centennial Motel
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The city has added occupancy permits and seasonal patio permits to its online Building Permit Portal. Now there are applications for nine different permit types online, which the city says, will give builders, developers, businesses, and residents more ways to apply, submit documents, and manage permit requirements. Applicants can now submit occupancy permit applications online,
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One of British Columbia’s signature summer events kicks off today as the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival opens for four days of world-class music, art, and cultural experiences throughout the picturesque village of Fort Langley. Designed to make the arts accessible to everyone, the festival – now in its ninth year – invites residents
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The 2026 BC Summer Games have begun. Over 3,000 athletes, coaches and officials are in town as the Summer Games had its first day of competitions in Kelowna. The games take place from July 22 to 26, with youth athletes from across B.C. competing in 19 categories of sport. On Thursday, July 24, the first
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