Category Archives: Vernon
Coldstream property tax notices to be sent out Friday
Residents of Coldstream will be receiving their property tax notices in the coming weeks.The District of Coldstream said it would sent out the 2025 Property Tax Notices Friday, May 9, to ensure delive...
May 07, 2025
Power outage didn't put a damper on Comic Con
The annual convention for comics, games and all things geeky was not hindered by a power outage.The Vernon Comic Con ran out of the Vernon Recreation Centre and the Vernon Curling Club Saturday, May 3...
May 06, 2025
Vernonites invited to have say in Budget 2026
The City of Vernon has opened a survey to collect input on the 2026 budget.The city wants residents to provide input on how money is allocated to fund key services, such as parks, roads, public safety...
May 06, 2025
OC Vernon to host hundreds of local high schoolers
High school students from School District 22 will be able to learn about further education opportunities.Okanagan College Vernon will host over 400 students from across Greater Vernon as part of Exper...
May 06, 2025
Vernon RCMP seeking witnesses after serious crash involving a cyclist
Mounties are asking witnesses to come forward after a cyclist was seriously injured in a collision outside Vernon.RCMP say a cyclist was hit by a vehicle on Highway 97, near Swan Lake Market and Garde...
May 06, 2025
Hike for Hospice to happen Saturday
An annual hike in support of end-of-life care will take place this weekend.The North Okanagan Hospice Society (NOHS) will host its Hike for Hospice at Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park Saturday, May 10.T...
May 06, 2025
Chamber calls for business-centric approach in developing the OCP
The organization that represents local businesses has some input as the City of Vernon revises its Official Community Plan.As part of its process in re-writing the plan (OCP), the city has been accept...
May 06, 2025
No significant concerns for flooding in the North Okanagan
The freshet in the North Okanagan is not raising any significant concern for flood events.In an email to Vernon Matters, the Regional District of North Okanagan said the four automated snow stations i...
May 06, 2025
Vernonites urged to plan for emergencies, siren to be tested Wednesday
The City of Vernon is urging people take action as part of Emergency Preparedness Week.The city said emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime, and without warning.To ensure people are prepared for eme...
May 05, 2025
North Okanagan home sales steady in April, prices rise
The housing market held relatively steady in April, though the prices did go up.The Association of Interior Realtors said there were 143 units sold in the North Okanagan during the latest reporting mo...
May 05, 2025
