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Vernon RCMP cracking down on impaired drivers
Local Mounties are taking part in a national campaign to get impaired drivers off the roads.December is National Impaired Driving Enforcement Month, and December 6 is National Impaired Driving Enforce...
Dec 05, 2025
Regional unemployment continued to rise in November, but the provincial rate declined
The economic region that includes Vernon saw another unemployment spike last month.Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey showed the unadjusted unemployment rate for the Thompson-Okanagan rose to 8.1...
Dec 05, 2025
Kelowna outlines community safety priorities for 2026 budget
Kelowna city council was presented Tuesday with an overview of community safety investments proposed in the city's preliminary 2026 budget, including continued work to address crime, social issues and...
Dec 05, 2025
Kelowna ready to host Olympic curling qualifiers
Kelowna will be at the centre of the curling world this month as the Olympic Qualification Event gets underway at the Kelowna Curling Club.The competition runs Dec. 5 to 18 and will determine the fina...
Dec 05, 2025
Second-degree murder charge laid in 2023 death investigation
A second-degree murder charge has been laid in a two year old homicide case.On July 3, 2023, the body of 30-year-old Miguel Suzor was found on a forest service road near Vernon.Vernon North Okanagan R...
Dec 05, 2025
CARE program re-branded to boost project impacts, reach
The Climate Action Ripple Effect (CARE) program has re-branded and is looking for new mentors.The program, run by School District 22, is marking its fifth anniversary with new branding, an updated web...
Dec 04, 2025
John Rustad quits as B.C. Conservative leader, local MLAs react
John Rustad has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., saying he quit to avert a "civil war" in the Opposition ranks.His departure came one day after he refused to resign in the face of...
Dec 04, 2025
Over $39.5M in Greater Vernon capital projects planned for 2026
Greater Vernon will see a lot of investments into assets in the coming year.A report to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee (GVAC) stated that it had over $39,500,000 worth of projects planned for 2...
Dec 04, 2025
Parade with a purpose brings holiday cheer and road closures to Kelowna
Kelowna residents can expect some festive fun and traffic delays this weekend as the 6th annual Parade with a Purpose takes over downtown. The parade, which supports youth mental health through the KG...
Dec 04, 2025
Vernon Public Art Gallery surpasses GivingTuesday goal
The local art scene has gotten a big boost from a sponsor and members of the public.As part of GivingTuesday, VantageOne Credit Union pledged to match $2,500 in community donations to the Vernon Publi...
Dec 04, 2025
