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Young hockey fans call Vipers game through Junior Broadcaster program
An initiative between the Vernon Vipers and 107.5 Beach Radio is allowing young fans to be part of the game experience.The Junior Broadcaster program sees a lucky local student in Grade 6 through 12 p...
Oct 13, 2025
Local leaders, partners, taking to the streets for annual Business Walks
Elected officials and community partners will be checking in with local business owners and managers as part of the annual Business Walks.On Wednesday, Oct. 15, civic leaders and representatives from ...
Oct 12, 2025
Vernon Creek Naturalization at Polson Park moving along
Progress continues to be made on the Polson Park Vernon Creek Naturalization project.A city staff report said the in-stream work was completed within the fish window, as regulated by the Department of...
Oct 11, 2025
New $1.6M roundabout open in Glenmore
Another new piece of road infrastructure is finished in Kelowna.It's a roundabout, a traffic measure the city says makes it easier and safer for everyone to get around. It's at Kane and Valley Road in...
Oct 10, 2025
Downtown road to be temporarily closed for Cultural Centre infrastructure work
A road through Vernon's downtown core will be temporarily closed to accommodate some infrastructure work.The City of Vernon said 31st Avenue, between 29th and 30th Streets, will be closed to vehicle t...
Oct 10, 2025
Burger Challenge a "slam dunk" in supporting business and charity: B.C. Bob
The celebrity guest judge of the Golden Burger Challenge has high praise for the economic and charitable impacts of the initiative.Bob Kronbauer, also known as B.C. Bob, is a social media personality ...
Oct 10, 2025
Coldstream seeking feedback on lake access and community beaches
The District of Coldstream is seeking public input on its lake amenities.The district will hold an Open House focused on enhancing lake access points and community beaches at the Coldstream Community ...
Oct 10, 2025
Local search and rescue team air lift injured person from Cougar Canyon
A person who suffered an injury while in Cougar Canyon was rescued thanks to the Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) helicopter winch team.VSAR said it received a report of an injured person in the canyon...
Oct 10, 2025
Regional unemployment rose in September
The economic region that includes Vernon saw the unemployment rate increase last month.Statistics Canada said in the monthly Labour Force Survey report that the Thompson-Okanagan's unadjusted unemploy...
Oct 10, 2025
Kelowna opens $1M dog run at City Park
The City has formally opened its new - and pricey - dog run at City Park.It transforms a lightly used section of the park into a fun and attractive space for dogs and their owners with nightime lighti...
Oct 9, 2025
