Tag Archives: Okanagan
Open burning and campfires banned in Central Okanagan
Open burning season has officially come to an early end in the Central Okanagan. A ban put in place April 3 across the region, also continues for all wood-burning campfires. “Local fire departme...
Pete McIntyre Apr 15, 2020
Canada Emergency Response Benefit expanded to include more impacted workers
More help is on the way for Canadians affected by COVID-19. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced an expansion of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit to provide a wage boost to essential worke...
Pete McIntyre Apr 15, 2020
27 new COVID cases in B.C.; three more deaths
The latest COVID-19 figures from B.C.’s Ministry of Health as of 3 p.m. April 14: New cases: 27 Total cases: 1,517 Cases by health region: Vancouver Coastal: 658 (was 650 Monday) Fraser Health: ...
Pete McIntyre Apr 14, 2020
Virtual roundtables help businesses deal with COVID-19
Community Futures North Okanagan (CFNO) is hosting a new set of regional roundtable sessions helping businesses navigate COVID-19. The first session starts on Thursday, April 16 at 11 a.m. via online ...
Vernon Matters Staff Apr 14, 2020
Open burning restrictions extended two months
The B.C. government is extending open burning restrictions for all high smoke sensitivity zones in the province until June 15, 2020. The Environment Ministry said it means no new fires can be started ...
Pete McIntyre Apr 14, 2020
Police probe suspicious house fire
RCMP are asking the public to help in an investigation into a suspected arson at a Kelowna residence under construction. Two people were seen lighting a fire at a residence on Alameda Court around 10:...
Pete McIntyre Apr 14, 2020
‘Several more weeks’ before restrictions could be relaxed: Prime Minister Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it will be at least several more weeks before plans to re-start the economy are introduced. “I know that everyone is very interested to know when things are go...
Pete McIntyre Apr 14, 2020
BC Covid update April 13: 45 new cases; 11 new deaths
British Columbia has had 11 new deaths from the coronavirus since Saturday. The numbers were released Monday by provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, and Health Minister Adrian Dix. Henry said ...
Pete McIntyre Apr 13, 2020
UPDATE: Wildfire Service responds to new fires over long weekend
UPDATE The wildfire burning between Nicola Lake and Douglas Lake, about 8.5 kilometres east of Merritt, is now classified as ‘being held” by the B.C. Wildfire Service. Fire Information Off...
Pete McIntyre Apr 13, 2020
Farmers get federal support for foreign workers
The federal government is providing $50 million to help farmers and food processors cover the costs associated with mandatory quarantine rules for temporary workers coming in from outside the country....
Pete McIntyre Apr 13, 2020