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Rail trail to connect Enderby and Splatsin gets boost of nearly $460,000
July 29, 2021 - 7:00 PM

The Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail is getting $459,061 to put towards a new pilot section of rail trail connecting Enderby and Splatsin.

Splatsin, the Regional District of North Okanagan, and Columbia Shuswap Regional District ownership partners were awarded the money as part of the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream funds provided by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia, according to a press release issued by the trail association.
Foreign student drowns in Shuswap area lake
July 29, 2021 - 4:59 PM

A 27-year-old foreign exchange student has drowned in the Shuswap's White Lake.
Wildfire near Sicamous jumps creek, firefighters establish guards between fire and community
July 29, 2021 - 12:00 PM

A wildfire burning near Sicamous has crossed the eastern side of Sicamous Creek, and is now burning at the top end of a gorge.
Vernon’s e-scooter program launched today
July 29, 2021 - 9:00 AM

Neuron started Vernon’s first shared e-scooter service today, July 29, with a kick-off at 2900 Plaza at 9 a.m.
Tickets on sale for North Okanagan’s first sunflower festival
July 28, 2021 - 7:00 PM

The founders of an Abbotsford tulip festival will be testing residents’ desire for flower festivals in the North Okanagan next month with sunflowers.
Canadian Armed Forces stationed in Vernon to assist with wildfires
July 24, 2021 - 3:30 PM

The Canadian Armed Forces have arrived in Vernon and will be stationed there throughout the summer to assist with battling B.C. wildfires.
City of Vernon seeking legal action against short-term rental 'party house'
July 23, 2021 - 12:34 PM

The City of Vernon is attempting to stop an ongoing short-term rental 'party house' by pursuing legal action.
Sicamous Creek gorge holding wildfire near Shuswap community at bay
July 23, 2021 - 11:16 AM

The Sicamous Creek gorge near the Shuswap community that was the source of flooding in 2012 is now its saving grace.
Evacuation order issued in Seymour Arm due to wildfire
July 22, 2021 - 9:27 AM

Part of the small Shuswap community of Seymour Arm is being evacuated due to wildfire in the area.
Wildfire firefighters get free meal at Vernon restaurant
July 21, 2021 - 3:55 PM

A group of firefighters were treated to a free meal from Wings Vernon as a way to thank them for their wildfire fighting efforts.
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News Items tag as: vnjul2021

Rail trail to connect Enderby and Splatsin gets boost of nearly $460,000

Foreign student drowns in Shuswap area lake

Wildfire near Sicamous jumps creek, firefighters establish guards between fire and community

Vernon’s e-scooter program launched today

Tickets on sale for North Okanagan’s first sunflower festival

Canadian Armed Forces stationed in Vernon to assist with wildfires

City of Vernon seeking legal action against short-term rental 'party house'

Sicamous Creek gorge holding wildfire near Shuswap community at bay

Evacuation order issued in Seymour Arm due to wildfire

Wildfire firefighters get free meal at Vernon restaurant

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