Category Archives: Vernon

Biodiversity is the theme of science and literacy week at the Okanagan Science Centre'."British Columbia is rich in biodiversity: from lakes, to oceans, rivers and forest, B.C. is brimming with scienc...

Several local organizations are getting a break from Vernon city hall. North Okanagan Community Life Society won't have to pay property taxes at 4608 20th Street.The Vernon Pickleball Association, the...

A development in the Bella Vista highlands on the books for years may finally be getting some traction after Vernon council gave support to rezoning seven properties.The Okanagan Hills resort communit...

The District of Coldstream will investigate safety concerns about a new pedestrian crossing in the community.A resident, Michael Waberski, made a recent presentation to council about the crossing by t...

A City of Vernon staff effort to update and streamline the rules on how, when and where home-based business can operate has been sent back to the drawing board. The revamp of the bylaw proposed changi...

One of the dozens of Okanagan Lake access points identified in the City of Vernon 2015 master park plan is receiving additional funding.The property located at 8130 Tronson Road was identified as a hi...

Another 139 people have come down with COVID-19 in British Columbia. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reported that number in a statement issued Friday. "Today...

The B.C. government is getting accolades from a local business group after announcing funding for several child care proposals in Greater Vernon.The initiatives involve the City of Vernon, Okanagan Bo...

A temporary new traffic measure will be in effect in Vernon's Harwood area as of next week.Starting on Monday (Sept. 21), the city is installing a four-way stop at the intersection of 43rd Avenue and ...

An attempted murder suspect who has been on the run from the law, has been arrested in a Vernon park. RCMP say an off-duty police officer was travelling in the 800 block of Middleton Way in Coldstream...