North Okanagan

• High school sports: Vernon wins 2 provincial football titles, lineman named MVP

  The 2A varsity championship was Vernon’s third provincial title since 2018. The Panthers also won the 2A junior varsity championship.

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• Leaky roof forces North Okanagan thrift store to temporarily close

  During December, the thrift store considerably expands its hamper program so that low-income seniors have enough food for the month.

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  Dec 5
  
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• Snowmobile, ATV stolen from locked yard in North Okanagan

  “They broke into the fence, it's a locked compound,” said Loretta Mulligan of Lumby, B.C.

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  Dec 1
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• Old 1-lane bridge in North Okanagan to be replaced with modern 2-lane version

  Comprised mainly of timber, Baxter Bridge was built in 1950. The Ministry of Transportation says the bridge has reached the end of its lifespan.

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  Nov 29
• Lack of snow forces SilverStar Resort to push back opening date

  The resort currently has a base of 41 cm, but that could change this weekend, as snow is in the forecast.

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  Nov 28
• Okanagan Humane Society seeing rise in calls after SPCA branch closure in Vernon

  'This is something we are seeing more and more in our communities: animals being abandoned, left behind, or dumped,' Romany Runnalls said.

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  Nov 23
• Suspect’s identity sought in North Okanagan firearm incident

  According to Vernon RCMP, the incident happened on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 14, in a parking lot along the 4300 block of 27th Street.

  Crime

  Nov 22
• Morning fire destroys North Okanagan home

  The closest fire hydrant was 15 kilometres away, and supporting the Lumby Fire Department were crews from the Lavington and BX fire halls

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  Nov 16
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• Geotechnical drilling underway at Kin Race Track lands in North Okanagan

  Geotechnical drilling got underway Wednesday and will continue through Thursday.

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  Nov 15
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• BC SPCA to close Vernon shelter, cites unsafe building issues

  The SPCA says it’s committed to serving animal welfare needs in the North Okanagan, but that the Vernon building isn’t safe to be in.

  Canada

  Nov 15