Jennifer Smith

Senior Multi-Media Journalist at The Morning Star (Vernon, BC)

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Articles

Thousands without power in Lake Country

2 days ago | kelownacapnews.com | Jennifer Smith

Several power outages have hit Lake Country residents Friday morning. BC Hydro reports power was cut off shortly before 11 a.m. in four different areas, impacting 8,634 properties. The largest outage impacts 3,431 properties west of Broadwater Road, stretching onto Westside Road. There are 2,244 residents without power east of Okanagan Centre Road. East of Pelmewash Parkway there are 1,760 properties without power.
Thousands without power in Lake Country

2 days ago | vernonmorningstar.com | Jennifer Smith

Several power outages have hit Lake Country residents Friday morning. BC Hydro reports power was cut off shortly before 11 a.m. in four different areas, impacting 8,634 properties. The largest outage impacts 3,431 properties west of Broadwater Road, stretching onto Westside Road. There are 2,244 residents without power east of Okanagan Centre Road. East of Pelmewash Parkway there are 1,760 properties without power.
No parking at Vernon's Canada Day party in the park

3 days ago | kelownacapnews.com | Jennifer Smith

There will be lots to see and do in Polson Park for Canada Day celebrations Tuesday, but no parking. Due to the ongoing Polson Naturalization construction project, there will be no public parking available in the park during the festivities. "We’re asking attendees to plan ahead and consider alternative ways to get to the event," said Maylia Janzen, president of the Vernon Okanagan Inspired Community Events group which is hosting the celebrations.
Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee MP on guard with national defence

3 days ago | kelownacapnews.com | Jennifer Smith

Scott Anderson has a rebuild of the Canadian Armed Forces in his sights since being appointed to serve on the House of Commons Standing Committee on National Defence. The Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee MP says the appointment is personal and significant for him. Anderson is a veteran officer with nearly a decade of service, has a First Class Honours degree in International Relations and six years of graduate level strategic studies.
Time to cool off: Vernon opens outdoor pools

4 days ago | vernonmorningstar.com | Jennifer Smith

Community members looking to beat the heat and have some fun have a couple more free options. The Lakeview Wading Pool and Lavington Outdoor Pool will officially open for the season onFriday, June 27, for all ages. The new Lakeview Pool is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a daily cleaning closure from 1:30 to 2 p.m. There is also a splash pad at Lakeview pool at that is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. through mid September.
Motorist flips trying to avoid Lumby crash

4 days ago | kelownacapnews.com | Jennifer Smith

A driver ended up rolling their vehicle trying to avoid a crash on Highway 6 Wednesday morning. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP were called to the crash around 6 a.m. June 25 approximately two kilometres west of Lumby. Investigations determined a vehicle travelling east on Highway 6 crossed the centre line and sideswiped a westbound vehicle.
Transfer bays doubled as North Okanagan landfill almost full

6 days ago | kelownacapnews.com | Jennifer Smith

As a local landfill nears capacity, space is being doubled at an area transfer station. Construction of a new Residential Transfer Station (RTS) at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Diversion and Disposal Facility (ASDDF) begins today, Monday, June 23. The landfill at the ASDDF is nearing capacity, and construction of a new residential transfer station has been in the planning stages since 2022.
PHOTOS: ConGRADulations to the North Okanagan's class of 2025

1 week ago | vernonmorningstar.com | Jennifer Smith

Perhaps the biggest achievement in a teenager's life is graduation, considering many struggle to even get out of bed in the morning. The class of 2025 is no exception! Congratulation to all the graduating students in area. To check out all the region's 2025 graduates grab a copy of the Thursday, June19 newspaper or check out the special supplement provided by The Morning Star at vernonmorningstar.com.
Thunderstorm postpones Vernon's Party for the Park

1 week ago | kelownacapnews.com | Jennifer Smith

The weather forecast has dashed plans to celebrate a major project in Polson Park today. The City of Vernon had hoped to celebrate phase two of the creek naturalization project with a Party for the Park Friday at 3:30 p.m. "Due to severe thunderstorm warnings beginning this afternoon, we’ve made the decision to postpone the event for safety reasons," city communications and community engagement manager Jessica Hewitt said.
Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Okanagan

1 week ago | kelownacapnews.com | Jennifer Smith

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Friday across the region. Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing heavy rain. The advisory is in effect for the entire Okanagan, Fraser Canyon, Nicola, Shuswap, Similkameen and South Thompson. An upper disturbance will settle over southern British Columbia where widespread showers and strong thunderstorms are expected to produce heavy precipitation this afternoon and evening.