Hi, does anyone have a wood burning Sauna on their property.

I can't seem to find any regulations, reaching out to tie RDNO as I live in the BX. They just mentioned a required permit and WETT certified which is done by a third party.

The market place saunas for sale seem to be void of any knowledge on these questions and even if what they are selling as a complete package would pass an inspection.

I know I could go the unpermitted route but I would prefer to have my property insured and covered.

Cheers Happy New Years!!

I've spent thousands at the vets already and I've only had my puppy for 3 months. He keeps getting sick and then getting better for a while and then getting sick again. He is vaccinated, we don't go anywhere except around the block, doesn't meet people/dogs, eat or lick foreign things or get into trash at home. Last time he had circovirus- no idea how he got it, though Im pretty sure he came to me with it. Now he is sick once again (diarrhea going on 2 days with no known cause, quite literally out of the blue) I'm curious if anyone else in Vernon is having problems with their dogs being sick pretty continuously? His breeder said that years ago she sold a pup to a couple who had issues with giardia in BC. We do plan on going to the vet (once again) but our vet is on maternity leave and we will have to cough up more $$ at another vet for another entrance exam. Insurance has been totally useless. Just trying to see whether it's possible that there is some dog virus going around that he keeps catching. Thanks

Anywhere in Vernon do BIAB gel nails? I am visiting from out of town and could use a fill! Thanks :)

Locations for Plein Air painting? I'm a painter/multi media artist. Suggestions for best outdoor views, please. (Rural or city scales.) Hi. I'd like your ideas for nice places, interesting areas for plein air painting. I do 4 season paintings and like to return to the same place to capture the changing seasons and/or light. Paintings are all about light; dark brooding forests, country roads, bright sun shine on water, urban scenes ( if they feel safe- no dark alleys), safe parks,lakes/ponds/waterfalls...

Any areas in and about Vernon that you'd suggest?

I was looking at silver star ski maps over certain years to see the evolution of the resort. And in around 2001 there seems that there was 5 other ski runs farther than alder point. I am wondering why silver star closed them? My guess is that this area is not patrolled so because of that they only want expert skiers so they now only have the one double black ski run (alder point) instead of the 4 blue runs and 1 black run. But I would love to hear what you guys think or if anyone knows what happened (possibly an avalanche or incident)?

NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION with our amazing torchlight parade!

Adults(18+): $15 - 2 flares

Kids (U18): $5 - 2 take home glow sticks

Schedule:

4:25pm - everyone will meet at the base of gondola 4:45pm - organize people with their torches and get the three lines organized 5pm - torchlight begins - Children first (lower milky way), Intermediate line (top of Milky Way), Advanced (The Face) Fireworks to follow conclusion of torchlight parade Please remember we are skiing at night so your goggles need to have a lighter lens in them or you will have trouble seeing.

SilverStar does not take responsibility for damaged clothing or gear. Please sign up at your own risk of items getting burnt due to real flares being used for the event.

Valid lift ticket and waiver for December 31st or season pass is needed to participate. Please sign the waiver provided at S.S.

https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/524647/Government-of-Canada-plane-lands-in-Kelowna-as-Prime-Minister-Justin-Trudeau-spends-time-in-B-C

Just moved to the area and was hoping to get back down to the lower mainland for Christmas but it looks like it's gonna be quite nightmarish on the coquihalla and caynon routes 25th and 26th.

First Christmas really away from folks, Feels odd.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m working on an academic project exploring how wildfires have impacted life in the Okanagan, particularly in terms of decisions to stay or move within the region. As Vernon residents, your experiences and insights are incredibly valuable for this research!

I’ve created a short, anonymous survey that takes just 3–5 minutes to complete. Your input will help shed light on how wildfires affect our communities and contribute to better understanding and planning for the future.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScROoFKatwWjQLDp6MnvA5ZhaEyYkrXbxad8R8AQFW2ociMnQ/viewform?usp=header

If you’ve been affected by wildfires or have thoughts to share, I’d be so grateful for your participation. Thank you for taking the time to help with this project! If you have any questions or want to know more about the research, feel free to comment below or message me directly.

Does anyone know of any shops that carry men’s Claddaghs? Looking to get one before the new year. Thanks!

Hi, I am wondering if Silverstar or Big White is better to go tubing at. I have been tubing at SilverStar before but is Tubing Hill better at big white?

Community Grief Tending December 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm AT Tidal Elements, downtown Vernon.

For anyone experiencing grief.

Hi there, I am thinking of accepting a position at VJH as an RN and was just curious as to what the conditions and work place environment are like there? Hoping to gain insight from personal experience on the wards! Is adequate orientation and training provided? Are nurse patient ratios mandated? Do you get appropriate meal breaks? Is it a lot of younger staff? Any information is greatly appreciated:) and if there is a forum more appropriate for this post please let me know!

In the hospital for a bit due to complications from my UC and one of the nurses said it was pretty common around here.

I personally know around 5 people from the area with it around my age (32).

Is there a lot of instances where you or someone you know is affected by IBD?

Looking for possible commonalities?

Is their any places doing pictures with Santa and your pets this year? Thanks

What are the local venues that do live music on the regular?

Prefer cheaper shows. (like ~$20 or less usually has better vibes than bigger shows)

Also what websites or promoters do you follow do get the low down on all the shows around? The big websites dont seem to get the details on all the smaller live shows. Maybe some facebook pages or maybe there is some local website.

Please this a group to share drug awareness and hopefully share drug stories… we lost so many the past couple of year this can be a forum for parents to share and spread the word!

You there!

Are you:

Approximately between the age of 20-30?

Enjoys board/video-games, music, and drinks?

Would like to partake of my culinary talents?

If these apply to you, send me a message with a brief blurb about you, what games you enjoy, and your tastes in music. I am seriously out of ideas of how you make friends in this god forsaken town if your a introvert like me, so heres my last ditch effort to make friends. Cheers, and have a good day.