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Five drug deaths recorded in Vernon in July, August
The number of lives lost to illicit toxic drugs continued to rise over the summer, though have tapered off compared to previous years.The B.C. Coroners Service's report said Vernon saw three drug-rela...
Oct 09, 2025
New leader of Interior Health brings 25 years experience to the role
Interior Health has a new leader at the helm.The health authority said Sylvia Weir was appointed the new President and CEO of Interior Health (IH), effective immediately."I'm thrilled to welcome Sylvi...
Oct 09, 2025
Debris fire found in Vernon's north end still not extinguished
Vernon Fire Rescue Services were able to quickly respond to a debris fire Wednesday, but it was not fully extinguished.Fire crews responded to a report of a fire behind the Rona store at around 9:45 p...
Oct 09, 2025
Fall precipitation needed as Okanagan's drought conditions worsen
The falling temperatures have not been enough to impact the drought conditions in the Okanagan.The B.C. River Forecast Centre said the Okanagan was at Drought Level 4 Thursday, Oct. 9. That rating, wh...
Oct 09, 2025
Police presence in Armstrong posed no threat to public: RCMP
A large police presence was noted in Armstrong on Wednesday, though details about what incident was unfolding remain limited.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP told Vernon Matters that police responded to a c...
Oct 09, 2025
Search and rescue crews instrumental in finding missing woman
Local and regional volunteer first responders played a key role in finding a woman who went missing in Vernon Wednesday afternoon.RCMP say 70 year old Colleen Ketcheson of Cherryville, and her dog Giz...
Oct 09, 2025
Young entrepreneurs shone at inaugural Coldstream Youth Business Fair
The first ever Coldstream Youth Business Fair was a success.Organizers of the event said there were 22 youth-led business stalls set up at the Coldstream Station Sunday, Oct. 2, where local youth offe...
Oct 08, 2025
Local Job-A-Palooza hailed as a success
Organizers of Vernon's annual job fair say the most recent event was very well received.WorkBC's Vernon branch said the Job-A-Palooza, held at the Vernon Prestige Lodge on October 2, saw 30 local empl...
Oct 08, 2025
Vernon RCMP searching for woman missing over two weeks
Local police are asking for assistance locating a woman who hasn't been heard from for over two weeks.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said 44-year old Jody Gauvin was last heard from Sept. 20 and was belie...
Oct 08, 2025
Lake Country purchases properties for RCMP expansion, park space
The District of Lake Country has purchased some new properties to enhance its policing capabilities and increase its green space amenities.The Central Okanagan municipality said it purchased the Canad...
Oct 08, 2025
