Category Archives: Top News Stories

The Regional District of North Okanagan is changing the name of the services offered at local landfills. As of January 1, the names of the Greater Vernon, Armstrong/Spallumcheen and Lumby recycling an...

The City of Vernon is asking drivers to help out maintenance crews -- once the snow starts to fly. Residents are reminded to park vehicles off the road during and immediately following a snowfall unti...

Families and individuals-in-need are feeling the love of the community this week in Vernon. The Salvation Army is handing out its Christmas hampers until Thursday, with 430 expected to be distributed....

Vernon had about a dozen pot shops before recreational cannabis became legalized -- but so far, there isn't as much interest in legal retail outlets. City staff say they have received four application...

A public hearing for three potential pot shops in Enderby drew over 100 people to city council. Mayor Greg McCune says council gave the okay for one at #4-802 George Street which will now go to the pr...

Spallumcheen council has approved an 11.27 percent increase in pay for its members. Mayor Christine Fraser says 8.37 percent is to make up for the loss of federal tax free status on one-third of their...

Two Vernon Vipers will play in the Canadian Junior Hockey League Prospects Game Jan. 22nd in Okotoks Alberta. Defenceman Jack Judson and forward Alex Swetlikoff will play for Team West in the showcase...

9 am Dec 18: Police say a second suspect in an armed robbery case that played out in Enderby has still not been apprehended. The robbery was committed in Salmon Arm Monday, and the suspect's getaway t...

Update 8:35 pm The gas leak at 43rd Street and 16th Avenue has been turned off and FortisBC crews continue to work on making the necessary repairs. People are encouraged to stay away from the area as ...

Despite a slow start, the Light A Bulb Campaign for Vernon Jubilee Hospital is now expected to meet its goal of 275-thousand dollars. Lisa Westermark, executive director with the VJH Foundation, doesn...