Category Archives: Vernon

UPDATE Sept. 9 There is less smoke in the Vernon area today, compared to Tuesday, and the air quality index reflects that with a current low rating. B.C.'s environment and climate change ministry issu...

The public helped the police nab a suspected impaired driver in the Vernon area.RCMP say they received numerous calls about an erratic driver late Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 8)."At approximately 6:20 p....

B.C.'s top doctor has brought in tough new measures to try and combat a rising number of Covid-19 cases in the province. Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, said Tuesday, effectively immediat...

UPDATE Sept. 8 Kelowna RCMP has issued a brief statement, saying its officers are investigating after a fire destroyed business in Lake Country. On Sept. 7, just before 5:00 a.m., RCMP responded to a ...

UPDATE Sept. 8 There is good news about the grass fire that broke out south of Vernon on Labour Day Monday (Sept. 7). The B.C. Wildfire Service said the Westridge Road fire is classified as "being hel...

There has been a change of leadership for a non-profit society working to develop more affordable housing in the Vernon area.Kari Gares is the new chairperson of the Vernon and District Community Land...

UPDATE Sept. 8 A crash north of Vernon on Friday (Sept. 4) that caused traffic delays just as the long weekend was getting started ended up being fairly minor. Police say a car was northbound on Highw...

A Vernon seniors home is being proactive when it comes to preventing spread of the coronavirus.Canterbury Court on Gateby Place has notified its 145 residents the facility will go on lockdown if there...

A city project will slow down motorists on a part of Silver Star Road on Wednesday (Sept. 9).The City of Vernon is advising of single-lane alternating traffic in the 5200 block to allow crews to insta...

It will be anything but learning as usual when School District 22 schools re-open on September 10, after an extended closure due to COVID-19. Principals will brief their staff today and tomorrow.Over ...