1+ hour, 15+ min ago  (148+ words) Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Vernon, Kelowna and the Okanagan. The weather agency warns the coming days could see highs in the mid to high 30 C range, with overnight lows in the high teens. “Humidex values may…...

5+ hour, 24+ min ago  (84+ words) Vernon Matters Okanagan Lake deaths spark safety reminder National Drowning Prevention Week gets underway Sunday, and Kelowna RCMP is kicking off the campaign at Boyce-Gyro Beach Park. The reminder comes after three deaths on Okanagan Lake in less than three…...

19+ hour, 5+ min ago  (335+ words) VANCOUVER — The president of a union representing 60,000 nurses in B.C. said Tuesday there had been no indication the province was willing to move off its pay mandate in their labour dispute, somewhat dampening optimism as mediation got underway. Adriane Gear’s…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (231+ words) Vernon Matters Wildfire smoke could drift into North Okanagan, could pose risk to people Interior Health has urged people to be prepared for lower air quality as wildfire smoke could drift into the North Okanagan. The B.C. Wildfire Service’s forecast said…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (365+ words) VANCOUVER — The president of the BC Nurses Union says there is little hope of reaching a deal with its employer before a strike deadline comes at noon Thursday, signalling the start of provincewide job action. Adriane Gear says the union…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (221+ words) The BC SPCA says a recent pop up vaccination clinic in the South Okanagan helped protect more than 30 vulnerable dogs amid ongoing concerns about canine parvovirus in the region. The clinic, held June 26 at the BC SPCA’s Penticton Veterinary Hospital,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (737+ words) FREDERICTON — Natalie Lipschultz, who was fired from her job six and a half years ago while battling cancer, is applauding what she says are long-overdue safeguards now in place across the country designed to prevent other Canadians from experiencing the…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (55+ words) Vernon Matters The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is spending reserve money to help fight a growing mosquito problem. Wet weather has led to large numbers of mosquito larvae in areas around Golden, Revelstoke and Scotch Creek. More treatments are planned,…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (197+ words) Interior Health has taken steps to strengthen pediatric care at Kelowna General Hospital following a seven-week service interruption in 2025. The health authority released an independent review Tuesday that examined workplace and system challenges contributing to the disruption. The review, conducted…...

1+ mon, 6+ hour ago  (70+ words) Watch the video below! If your eyes are giving you all sorts of discomfort, the professionals at IRIS Optometry in Vernon have a solution. Introducing the JETT Plasma Pen, a nonsurgical tool that helps with inflammation, gland expression, dryness, and…...