UPDATE: Missing man located

The city of Vernon is taking out its next big chunk of funding for the Active Living Centre.Vernon City Council approved borrowing $44.5 million from the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) of British Columbia to fund the construction of the new recreation hub.The city had previously borrowed $31.5 million in 2024 and an...

A local writer has put pen to paper and published a children's book with a focus on neurodivergence.Christian Armstrong, who was born and raised in Vernon, has published his book, "YES I CAN, my own way."The book tells the story of Eli, an autistic boy, who feels overwhelmed by the anxiety of school, friendsh...

The man who was the subject of a widespread search has been located, deceased.Thirty-two-year-old Mitchell Gowing was last seen at his workplace June 9, and was reported missing by concerned family members who told police saying his disappearance was considered out of character.Kelowna RCMP said the body of the missing...

A new book has been penned that tells the tale of Vernon's pioneer history.The Vernon and District Family History Society partnered with local authors to write and self-publish a new book, Echoes Beneath the Earth: The Forgotten Souls of Vernon's Pioneers."When we started our investigation, we found records pertai...

Davison Orchards is celebrating the grad class of 2026.In a release, the local orchard said it was taking time to recognize and celebrate local students from elementary school, high school and college who reached the milestone and were graduating."We love seeing graduates and their families celebrating this time o...

Greater Vernon Water (GVW) has taken steps to preserve the local water supply while supporting area agricultural properties.GVW said Friday, June 12, that it was temporarily switching the water source for Lavington area properties from the Duteau water source to the Antwerp Deep Well. The properties moved from the Dute...

Vernon bars and restaurants saw a good turnout of fans cheering on Team Canada in their debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The national team hit the pitch in Toronto at noon local time to take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opener of the international soccer tournament, and many fans were out cheering on the players ...

The City of Kelowna has shut down a downtown alley behind Lawrence Avenue for the summer, citing ongoing public safety concerns and heavy demand on emergency and enforcement resources.The closure began Thursday morning at 7 a.m. as city crews moved to restrict access to the area.In an email to media, the city said the ...

The Okanagan Basin Water Board is urging people to not let recent rainfall dissuade them from conserving water.The water protection advocates said the rain in May and early June was welcome, but also said it wasn't enough to replenish the local reservoirs or offset the slowing of stream flows.The OBWB pointed out that ...