Category Archives: Top News Stories
Legendary Canucks broadcaster Jim Robson passes away
The man known as the voice of the Vancouver Canucks for 30 years has died.Legendary broadcaster Jim Robson began his run as the Canucks' play-by-play announcer in 1970, when the team debuted as part o...
Feb 11, 2026 Jim Robson has passed away at the age of 91. (Image Credit: BC Sports Hall of Fame)
Investigation continues after deadly shootings that killed 10 at B.C. school and home
TUMBLER RIDGE - Condolences are trickling in from around the world this morning as police continue to investigate a pair of shootings that left 10 people, including the suspect, dead in a tiny communi...
Feb 11, 2026 Police said six victims were found dead inside the Tumbler Ridge, B.C. school, as well as the body of the shooter. (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
Ecotecture takes home first place at Enterprize Challenge
Three local businesses have won more than $50,000 in prizes at the Enterprize Challenge. Ecotecture - a business focused on making sustainable and resilient building development, took home first prize...
May 09, 2025
Decision on tree heights blocking views proving difficult
Coldstream is still looking into concerns about lake views being obstructed by trees on Middleton Mountain.A petition was presented to council last month, looking for regulations such as a bylaw to co...
Oct 12, 2023
Fall GoByBike Weeks rolling out in Vernon
Area residents are encouraged to take advantage of the nice fall weather when GoByBike Weeks kicks off.The event runs October 16 to 29, and over that time, residents are urged to leave their vehicles ...
Oct 12, 2023
Child calls 911 after fire breaks out at Vernon home
Vernon Fire Rescue Services said no one was injured after a fire broke out in a house in the city's East Hill area.Fire crews were called to a structure fire in the 2400 block of 25th Avenue at around...
Oct 12, 2023
Council finalizes plan for new recreational lanes
Coldstream council has given the go-ahead to spending $433,000 to design and construct walking and biking lanes on Aberdeen Road.A three-metre-wide buffered paved shoulder will be installed on the wes...
Oct 12, 2023
Zoning change supported for Okanagan Landing subdivision
Plans are in the works to develop a new subdivision in Vernon's Okanagan Landing area.At the regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 10, Vernon council received a zoning application for a 25 unit subdivision ne...
Oct 12, 2023
Dealership drives support to Vernon Salvation Army
A Vernon car dealership has shown its appreciation to a social agency for its recent efforts to help people in crisis.Bannister Honda has donated $10,000 to the Vernon Salvation Army in recognition of...
Oct 03, 2023
Fatal travel trailer fire
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP have confirmed the death of two people in a travel trailer fire on Westside Road last month.The trailer was engulfed in flames when crews arrived to the 12100 block of the r...
Oct 03, 2023
