Category Archives: Vernon

Restrictions on open fires within the area that includes the Okanagan will come into effect Friday.Starting at 12 p.m. (noon) May 16, Category 3 Open Fires will be prohibited within the Kamloops Fire ...

The organization that oversees projects on the rail trail continue to seek money to install new kiosks.A report from the Friends of the Okanagan Rail Trail (FORT) stated its Our Fund Development Commi...

The number violent offences in Vernon are going down, but there has been a rise in overall crime.A quarterly report from the RCMP, presented to Vernon City Council at the regular meeting Monday, may 1...

People wanting to hit the road by bike or foot in support of mental health services can sign up for the annual fundraiser.Registration has opened for Ride Don't Hide, which supports the Vernon and Dis...

A provincial program to help communities prepare for climate emergencies will see some funds invested locally.The B.C. Government announced investments of nearly $21 million through the new Disaster R...

The motor vehicle accident that halted northbound traffic through Enderby on Thursday was a fatal collision.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said that a motorcycle collided with a dump truck in the 1600-blo...

The regional and provincial snowpacks saw big declines in April.A report from the B.C. River Forecast Centre said the Okanagan's snowpack was at 67 per cent of normal as of May 1, 2025.That was down f...

April saw the regional unemployment rate increase.Statistics Canada said the Thompson-Okanagan economic region, which includes Vernon, had an unadjusted unemployment rate of 6.4 per cent in the latest...

Police in Vernon say a 37 year old woman who was reported missing April 28 has been located, and is safe and well.

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...