Category Archives: Vernon
Okanagan expected to top 30C for first time this year, flirting with heat record
Update Wednesday 4pm:Unofficial temperatures did indeed pass the 30C mark Wednesday afternoon.Original story:The Okanagan is bracing for its hottest day of the year so far, with both Vernon and Kelown...
May 28, 2025
Vernon to purchase robot line painter for sports fields
The City of Vernon is moving well into the future with a new machine to maintain its sport fields.At the regular meeting Monday, May 26, Vernon City Council received a report about purchasing robotic ...
May 28, 2025
Bell announces plans to open six AI data centres in B.C. as part of Bell AI Fabric
Bell Canada has announced it will open six artificial intelligence data centres in B.C. as part of a plan to create the largest AI compute project in Canada.The Montreal-based telecom company, which h...
May 28, 2025
Vernon installing new fire hydrants with reserve funds
The City of Vernon is improving its ability to respond to local fires, but is leaving little money for possible infrastructure needs.Vernon City Council was presented with an opportunity to install fo...
May 27, 2025
Vernonites seemingly uninterested with King Charles' visit to Canada
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Ottawa Monday, with the King delivering the Throne Speech in parliament Tuesday, but their presence in the country did not seem to capture the interest of...
May 27, 2025
Vernon property eyed as a site of a new reservoir
An application is being submitted so a local property is being rezoned to support local water capacity.At the regular meeting Monday, May 26, Vernon City Council received a request from Greater Vernon...
May 27, 2025
Boil Water Advisory in effect in Spallumcheen
The Township of Spallumcheen issued a Boil Water Advisory in connection to infrastructure improvements.The advisory was issued Tuesday, May 27, and spanned from northeast of Otter Lake south to L and ...
May 27, 2025
City council provides support to Canada Day celebrations in Vernon
Canada's 158th birthday will be marked at Polson Park and the City of Vernon will support the celebrations.The Vernon Okanagan Inspired Community Events (VOICE) Society will host the July 1 event that...
May 27, 2025
Vernon Mayor encourages public participation in the city's long-term plans
The City of Vernon is hosting public engagement sessions for the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Transportation Plan (TP), and the Mayor encourages people to get involved.The city opened an online p...
May 27, 2025
Accused in Lumby murder potentially seeking bail
A man accused of killing his ex-wife in Lumby last April is potentially looking to apply for bail. Vitali Stefanski, charged with second degree murder in the death of Tatjana Stefanski, was in Vernon ...
May 27, 2025
