Category Archives: Vernon

A Coldstream resident is receiving accolades for his photo of a furry little fellow enjoying a snack.Thomas Haslinger's picture of a chipmunk captured first place in BC SPCA's Wildlife-In-Focus photog...

The Kalamalka Rotary Dream Auction is not able to be held this year due to the COVID pandemic, but in its place will be an online Dream Fund."Now more than ever, Kal Rotary is committed to finding way...

Environment Canada says air quality has improved considerably across southern B.C. overnight, but regions impacted by wildfire smoke are likely to be impacted over the next 24 to 48 hours.In the lates...

Ice sheets will replace beds at the end of the month, as the Vernon Curling Club, employed as a homeless shelter since April, will resume curling operations on October 13. As part of the province's re...

Planning for a new park on the site of the former Civic Arena site will remain on hold until October. The park was in this year's capital works plan, but council voted August 17 to take a two month pa...

Another triple digit increase in new COVID-19 cases in B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Wednesday 122 new cases for a total of 7,498 cases. ...

RCMP are releasing more information about an incident involving a heavy police presence in Vernon's Mission Hill area.RCMP say the Vernon North Okanagan detachment received information about a sightin...

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) screeners will begin temperature screening all passengers before they depart from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) starting Wednesday, Sept. 23. Th...

The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce has promoted from within for its new leadership.Dan Proulx, former membership manager, has been named general manager of the business organization."We are excite...

Construction has been completed on an extension of the Kal Crystal Waters Trail south of Vernon.The 1.8 kilometre trail runs adjacent to the Okanagan Rail Trail.The Regional District of North Okanagan...