Liam Verster

The Okanagan Basin Water Board has taken a new approach to try to prevent invasive mussels from entering the local waterways.As part of the 'Don't Move a Mussel' campaign, first-of-its kind boat launch stencils with messaging urging boaters to clean, drain and dry their vessels have been painted at select spots in West...

A motorcycle rider was taken hospital after a crash on Commonage Road south of Vernon.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said officers were called out to the scene near the intersection of Bailey Road around 7:50 a.m. Thursday for reports of a crash.Investigators found that a passenger vehicle had slowed to pull over to the si...

Once again, people looking to cool off from the summer heat face a delay in accessing a local amenity.

A lawyer and long time community leader will throw his hat in the ring for a seat on Vernon City Council.Dustin Griffin announced his candidacy, saying he wants council to be more open to shaping the city's work around the community's feedback."Of course, I will bring my professional skills and training to the job...

The labour force in the Thompson Okanagan improved last month, but joblessness remained fairly high.

The highway through Vernon was slowed down due to a small flood caused by a smashed hydrant Friday morning. At around 11:45 a.m.

The District of Coldstream has plans to amend its Official Community Plan to ensure water supply is protected, and wants the public to have their say in the change.

Coldstream has still not decided on whether to join a municipal agricultural initiative.In June, the Mayor of Summerland approached Coldstream Council asking the district join the initiative, which would see municipalities work together to ask the province to provide funding to offset infrastructure and other associate...

A local businessman and football coach will be bringing some big names in the sport to the North Okanagan.

A local amenity people use to escape the heat opened over the weekend.The Lavington Outdoor Pool faced several delays to its opening due to mechanical issues that needed immediate repairs.The pool's system was fixed and it was able to open and give people a place to cool off Saturday.The pool will remain open for use t...