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Seamless Transition: Skaha Utilities Joins the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen – What You Need to Know!
In late September, two private utility systems in the Okanagan-Similkameen region will officially join the local government. Vintage Views Wastewater ... Read more
Celebrate Indigenous Voices: Spallumcheen Theatre Hosts Inspiring Film Festival
What better way to celebrate Indigenous stories than with a film festival? Spallumcheen’s Caravan Farm Theatre thinks it’s a great ... Read more
Vernon Theatre Group Reunites to Bring Classic Horror Show Back to Life!
Get ready for a fun reunion! Big Apple Productions is bringing back *The Rocky Horror Show* for its 10th anniversary. ... Read more
Discover Lumby’s One Red Light: The Must-Listen New Single from B.C.’s Hottest Band!
You know it’s a small town when there’s just one red light. Lumby, a tiny village in British Columbia, holds ... Read more
2024 Sees Increase in Motor Vehicle Crashes in Vernon: What You Need to Know
Motor vehicle incidents in Vernon have increased slightly in 2024. According to the latest data from the Insurance Corporation of ... Read more
Penticton BCHL Star Ryden Evers Joins Local WHL Team: What This Means for Fans and the Future
Ryden Evers is sticking around Penticton for his last year of junior hockey. The Burnaby native has joined the city’s ... Read more
Empowering Men’s Mental Health: Advocacy Efforts at Vernon Centre
The conversation around men seeking help for mental health is changing. Jim Swingle, the executive director of Vernon’s Family Resource ... Read more
Mark Your Calendar: By-Election Date Announced for Penticton City Council!
Penticton is gearing up for its second city council by-election of 2025. This comes after the resignation of Helena Konanz, ... Read more
Princeton Quarterly Policing Reports: Alarming Increases in Assault and Theft Rates
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has shared its first-quarter policing stats for 2025, revealing some notable trends in crime. ... Read more
Transform a Life and Win a Car: Join the Kelowna Raffle Supporting Vulnerable Children!
This Father’s Day, Kelowna residents have a chance to win a 2020 GMC Acadia AT4, while also helping children in ... Read more
