Category Archives: Vernon
Vernon poised for potential record tourism season
There's the potential for a record number of visitors travelling to Vernon over the summer months.That's according to Torrie Silverthorn, Vernon's Tourism Manager."Some of the hotels are reporting tha...
May 30, 2025
Vernon, Coldstream, others to be assigned provincial housing targets
The B.C. Government has called its housing target initiative a success, and will be expanding it to Vernon, Coldstream, and other area municipalities.Launched in 2023 and expanded in 2024, the Housing...
May 30, 2025
SD22 warns of possible child luring attempt
The Greater Vernon school district is warning parents about a possible child luring attempt.In a letter provided to Vernon Matters, School District 22 (SD22) said a student was walking near the Potter...
May 29, 2025
Accessibility improvements for Kal Beach
Kalamalka Beach has been made more accessible just in time for swimming season.The District of Coldstream has installed Mobi-mats at the park, allowing people with mobility challenges to more easily a...
May 29, 2025
Dog beach pilot to run at Kalamalka Lake from mid-June
A beach in Coldstream will open up to dogs.District Council approved establishing Pumphouse Beach as an off-leash dog park, giving pet owners a place to take their pups to cool down in the summer mont...
May 29, 2025
Over 100 City of Vernon staff earned over $100K in 2024
The number of people employed by the City of Vernon earning over $100,000 surpassed 100 individuals last year.The Employee Remuneration and Expenses report identified 103 individuals on staff, includi...
May 29, 2025
Okanagan drought rating still at low end of the scale
Regional drought conditions have remained at the lower end of the rating spectrum.For the second week in a row, the B.C. River Forecast Centre said the Okanagan was at Drought Level 1.The rating, issu...
May 29, 2025
BX Ranch Dog Park to close for a month for site upgrades
Dog owners who use the BX Ranch will need to find a new place to walk their pets for a few weeks this summer.The Regional District of North Okanagan will close the dog park on June 16 for a period of ...
May 28, 2025
VSAR boat taken out for training
People may have noticed the Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) vessel out on the lake Tuesday.The agency said it took its boat, "Legacy" out on Okanagan Lake for training purposes on the afternoon and ev...
May 28, 2025
Armstrong Elementary parents pushing back on principal reassignment
Disgruntled parents in Armstrong wants the elementary school to operate with more transparency following the decision to move the principal out of the school.Vernon Matters obtained an open letter fro...
May 28, 2025
