# community art (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover community art. Page: Feed: --- ## [Bush katydid spotted near Swan Lake in Vernon/Spallumcheen area](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628775/Bush-katydid-spotted-near-Swan-Lake-in-Vernon-Spallumcheen-area) _2026-08-22 · Darren Handschuh · Castanet.net - Vernon_ It's not a leaf, but it looks like one. Sam Horsley recently spotted a bush katydid in the backyard of his home near Swan Lake in the Vernon-Spallumcheen area. And that brings us to Castanet's Bug of the Week. In North America, katydids are also known as bush crickets. At one point, they we... ## [New award category recognizes workplace wellness in Vernon](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628675/New-award-category-recognizes-workplace-wellness-in-Vernon) _2026-08-22 · Bowen Assman · Castanet.net - Vernon_ The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce has expanded its award categories, adding a new honour focused on workplace wellness and community health. The addition comes ahead of the Chamber's 42nd annual Business Excellence Awards, presented by Kal Tire, which will take place Thursday, Oct. 22 at the... ## [Vernon’s Own Cassidy Sharman wins in two categories at Summer Shredding Toronto](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628757/Vernon-s-Own-Cassidy-Sharman-wins-in-two-categories-at-Summer-Shredding-Toronto) _2026-08-22 · Darren Handschuh · Castanet.net - Vernon_ Vernon's Own Cassidy Sharman earned two first-place finishes in Summer Shredding Toronto. Sharman took the stage in two categories: Wellness and Figure, finishing first overall in both categories. The win qualified her for the championship event in Houston, Texas, giving her the opportunity to... ## [Construction on the $49.6-million North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Project has started](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628754/Construction-on-the-49-6-million-North-Okanagan-Wastewater-Recovery-Project-has-started) _2026-08-21 · Darren Handschuh · Castanet.net - Vernon_ The North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Project sewer and water reclamation system is now under construction within the Township of Spallumcheen. The NOWRP is a partnership between the Regional District of North Okanagan, the Township of Spallumcheen and the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) that was la... ## [More evacuation orders have been rescinded for the Bradley Creek wildfire](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628763/More-evacuation-orders-have-been-rescinded-for-the-Bradley-Creek-wildfire) _2026-08-21 · Darren Handschuh · Castanet.net - Vernon_ The Okanagan Indian Band has rescinded more evacuation orders for the Bradley Creek wildfire. The evacuation order rescind is in effect for the following areas: 35-51 Brewers Trail Pete place 28 to 39 Louies Lane 58 Jenny Lane 40, 42 Louies Lane 102 Bayview Road 11905 Westside R... ## [Vernon fall recreation program guide now open to residents](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628656/Vernon-fall-recreation-program-guide-now-open-to-residents) _2026-08-21 · Bowen Assman · Castanet.net - Vernon_ The City of Vernon has released its fall recreation guide, offering hundreds of programs, activities, and opportunities for residents of all ages, interests, and abilities. Registration is now open on Friday, Aug. 21. "To help make registration as smooth as possible, community members are... ## [Enderby hosts annual Friday Night Lights tonight](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628753/Enderby-hosts-annual-Friday-Night-Lights-tonight) _2026-08-21 · Darren Handschuh · Castanet.net - Vernon_ North Okanagan residents are getting revved up for Enderby's Friday Night Lights. Hot rods, classic trucks, stilt walkers, Ryan Michale Magic, live music and more takes place tonight starting at 5 p.m. Enderby's signature, one-night-only classic car show and summer festival runs until 8 p.m. o... ## [Identical twin girls murdered near Enderby in 1964](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628637/Identical-twin-girls-murdered-near-Enderby-in-1964) _2026-08-21 · Darren Handschuh · Castanet.net - Vernon_ It was a double murder that shocked the North Okanagan. Donna and Dianna Ring were killed near Enderby in 1964. A post on the Cold Case Canada said they were last seen getting off the school bus by 11-year-old Mike Morris who chatted with the identical twins for a few minutes, before watching ... ## [Okanagan Indian Band rescinds evacuation order to some properties around Bradley Creek wildfire](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628717/Okanagan-Indian-Band-rescinds-evacuation-order-to-some-properties-around-Bradley-Creek-wildfire) _2026-08-21 · Michael Potestio · Castanet.net - Vernon_ The Okanagan Indian Band has rescinded some evacuation orders around the Bradley Creek wildfire Thursday evening. The wildfire near Vernon is currently being held, but not yet listed as under control. Rescinded evacuation order apply to 16 to 81, Louis Estates Road, 11649, 11650, 11713, 11899,... ## [Community Futures North Okanagan helping area businesses impacted by drought, fires](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628554/Community-Futures-North-Okanagan-helping-area-businesses-impacted-by-drought-fires) _2026-08-21 · Darren Handschuh · Castanet.net - Vernon_ Community Futures North Okanagan has announced an economic disaster recovery framework to deliver immediate financial aid and targeted support to local businesses. The program is in response to the recent wildfires and water scarcity within the region, particularly impacting the Greater Vernon Wa... ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/izWij9UCTYGp) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [City of Vernon has closed the Emergency Operations Centre](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628686/City-of-Vernon-has-closed-the-Emergency-Operations-Centre) _2026-08-20 · Darren Handschuh · Castanet.net - Vernon_ The City of Vernon has concluded its response to the Bradley Creek wildfire and has closed its Emergency Operations Centre. The EOC stood down on Aug. 19, but the emergency management team will continue to monitor local and provincial conditions and work with its partners as the wildfire season e... ## [Chris Pieper is returning politics in a bid to be Armstrong's mayor - again](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628668/Chris-Pieper-is-returning-politics-in-a-bid-to-be-Armstrong-s-mayor-again) _2026-08-20 · Darren Handschuh · Castanet.net - Vernon_ Chris Pieper is returning to municipal politics. Pieper served four terms as the mayor of Armstrong. He also served 17 years as a councillor for 31 years of continuous service in the North Okanagan community. At the time of his October 2022 retirement, Pieper said he felt it was time to let so... ## [Vernon Community Arts Centre will feature work of Youth Artist in Residence program](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628540/Vernon-Community-Arts-Centre-will-feature-work-of-Youth-Artist-in-Residence-program) _2026-08-20 · Darren Handschuh · Castanet.net - Vernon_ Emerging artists Emrys Peacock and Felicity Vance will have their work featured as part of the Vernon Community Arts Centre 12th annual Youth Artist in Residence program. Selected from a strong pool of applicants, Peacock and Vance spent the summer developing their artistic practices through ment... ## [Power restored across Lake Country and Vernon](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628614/Power-restored-across-Lake-Country-and-Vernon) _2026-08-20 · Kathy Michaels · Castanet.net - Vernon_ UPDATE 11:54 a.m. Power has been restored in the homes that were without power earlier Thursday morning. ORIGINAL 8:21 a.m. Nearly 4,900 BC Hydro customers are without power in Lake Country and Vernon this morning. The outage began around 7 a.m. Aug. 20 west of Highway 97. BC Hydro cre... ## [Westwold residents demanding immediate highway action after semi-truck crashes near school](https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/628561/Westwold-residents-demanding-immediate-highway-action-after-semi-truck-crashes-near-school) _2026-08-20 · Bowen Assman · Castanet.net - Vernon_ A Westwold resident and local parent group are once again calling on the Ministry of Transportation to address speeding and traffic safety through their community after a semi-truck crashed onto the grounds of Westwold Elementary School on Wednesday morning. According to Vernon North Okanagan RCM...