News Items tag as: Regional District of the North Okanagan

Crews remain on scene of stubborn fire at Vernon landfill
January 09, 2024 - 2:04 PM

Firefighters remain on the scene of a blaze at the Vernon landfill.
Grey Canal trail in Vernon set to expand on Coldstream Ranch land
January 02, 2024 - 4:33 PM

The North Okanagan regional district has just acquired land which will contribute to maintaining Greater Vernon’s status as the Trails Capital of BC.
Significant progress made on Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail
December 06, 2023 - 2:00 PM
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A stand-alone section of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail connecting Enderby and the Splatsin First Nation is complete and is an example of how future sections of the rest of the greenway trail will look.
Neighbouring communities not happy with Vernon's move to new pricing system for recreation
October 27, 2023 - 2:30 PM

The District of Coldstream and two regional district electoral areas have expressed its disappointment with Vernon's plan to go ahead with a new two-tiered payment system for recreational services.
Pawsitive outcome for dumped dog rescued in Vernon
July 18, 2023 - 3:32 PM

A dog rescued by a Vernon resident after two weeks on the run is now in the care of the BC SPCA.
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iN DISCUSSION: Illegal cigarette seller just a 'drug dealer'
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iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
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Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Kootenay woman upset by deer cull sues realtor for 'misleading' her about neighbourhood
An Invermere woman who attempted to sue her real estate agent because she didn't like her neighbours or the fact that the town was culling deer has been ordered to pay special costs because of her behaviour over the seven years of litigation.

Crews remain on scene of stubborn fire at Vernon landfill