News Items tag as: VNJUN0815

Flood risk continues to drop as snowpacks disappear in Okanagan
June 08, 2015 - 7:33 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - An early melt and a warm, dry May mean there is little to no snow left in many basins around the region, and that means a low flood risk.
Record-setting heat sweeps the Okanagan
June 08, 2015 - 4:31 PM

OKANAGAN - Hot weather records were broken across the Okanagan Monday.
Investigation into Vernon hit and run continues
June 08, 2015 - 2:33 PM

VERNON - Police continue to investigate a hit and run which left a motorcyclist with serious injuries.
Paving project set for Highway 6, Mabel Lake Road
June 08, 2015 - 1:04 PM

LUMBY – Millions of provincial tax dollars will be spent on paving projects in parts of Lumby this summer.
Boil water notice for Silver Star continues
June 08, 2015 - 10:42 AM

VERNON – Residents of Silver Star Mountain are still being advised to boil their water following a advisory issued last week.
Record hot weather on the way for Okanagan
June 08, 2015 - 10:33 AM

OKANAGAN - It was a hot weekend in the Okanagan and the hot weather is forecast to continue through this week.
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iN NUMBERS: Tallest buildings in Kamloops, Okanagan
Whether you’re on board with more highrise towers bringing that big city feeling to the Okanagan or not, you’re probably going to be seeing more of them in the years to come. In case you’re wondering which tower is the condo kin

Flood risk continues to drop as snowpacks disappear in Okanagan