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Colin Baiko backs his pontoon boat into Okanagan Lake as wife Terri and daughter Sam provide directions at Paddlewheel Park Friday. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)

Boaters all smiles as lake launches reopen

A summer tradition is back riding the waves.

Colin Baiko backs his pontoon boat into Okanagan Lake as wife Terri and daughter Sam provide directions at Paddlewheel Park Friday. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)
A 60-unit apartment building is planned for Vernon's Centennial Drive. (graphic submitted)

Rental units approved despite opposition

A political desire for rental housing has trumped residents' concerns.

A 60-unit apartment building is planned for Vernon's Centennial Drive. (graphic submitted)
Room for programs is limited at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. (Morning Star file photo)

Cultural process proceeds

Greater Vernon residents may get a chance next year to vote on the future of cultural amenities.

Room for programs is limited at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. (Morning Star file photo)
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Semi strikes house

A semi truck driver was slightly injured after hitting a house in Armstrong.

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Water conservation urged

Greater Vernon Water has initiated stage one outdoor water use restrictions

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Coldstream offers fire help

With parts of B.C. on fire, Coldstream is willing to lend a hand.

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BEYOND THE HEADLINES: Making a statement

Vernon council is correct to acknowledge traditional indigenous territory

Photo submittedA mediation process has been looking for solutions on motorized boats on the Shuswap River.

Conflict continues over Shuswap boat rules

The prospect of restricting motorized boats on a section of the Shuswap River continues to create turbulence.

Photo submittedA mediation process has been looking for solutions on motorized boats on the Shuswap River.
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North Westside flood evacuation orders lifted

There's good news for some North Westside residents.

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Park camping clarified

Rules regarding camping in Vernon parks are being clarified.

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Crews upgrade the parking lot at the Vernon Curling Club. (photo submitted)

Curling club parking lot proceeds

The Vernon Curling Club parking lot is getting a significant overhaul.

Crews upgrade the parking lot at the Vernon Curling Club. (photo submitted)
Cots are set up at Civic Arena Sunday for Williams Lake residents fleeing a wildfire. (Lisa Mazurek/Morning Star)

Wildfire concerns sparked

With thousands of people fleeing wildfires across B.C., Vernon officials are concerned an emergency could occur here.

Cots are set up at Civic Arena Sunday for Williams Lake residents fleeing a wildfire. (Lisa Mazurek/Morning Star)
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Vernon economy strong

Vernon is booming.

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Enderby launches Citizens on Patrol

Enderby residents could help take a bite out of crime.

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There is limited space for outreach programs at the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives. (photo submitted)

BEYOND THE HEADLINES: Culture ignored

The cultural log jam appeared to be broken back in February.

There is limited space for outreach programs at the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives. (photo submitted)
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Happy Birthday Canada

Special events planned throughout the North Okanagan

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Premier-designate John Horgan greets cheering supporters outside Government House in Victoria Thursday evening, after being offered a chance to lead an NDP-Green government. (Tom Fletcher/Black Press)

MLAs ready for power shift

Local MLAs vow not to intentionally obstruct B.C.'s new government.

Premier-designate John Horgan greets cheering supporters outside Government House in Victoria Thursday evening, after being offered a chance to lead an NDP-Green government. (Tom Fletcher/Black Press)
British Columbians are waiting to see what steps Lt. Gov. Judith Guichon takes after Christy Clark’s government fell in a non-confidence vote. (B.C. government file photo)

Victoria waiting game begins

Local politicians are trying to figure out the next steps now that the Liberal government has fallen.

British Columbians are waiting to see what steps Lt. Gov. Judith Guichon takes after Christy Clark’s government fell in a non-confidence vote. (B.C. government file photo)
Services provided to North Westside residents, such as water, will be part of a review by the Regional District of Central Okanagan. (Photo submitted)

North Westside process proceeds

A process is moving ahead but that doesn't mean the North Westside's elected representative is happy.

Services provided to North Westside residents, such as water, will be part of a review by the Regional District of Central Okanagan. (Photo submitted)
Coldstream Helicopters will be soaring over Armstrong Canada Day. (photo submitted)

Helicopter flights debated

Some Canada Day festivities have experienced turbulence in Armstrong.

Coldstream Helicopters will be soaring over Armstrong Canada Day. (photo submitted)