Category Archives: Vernon
269 new B.C. COVID cases, eight in Interior Health
There are 269 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. and another person has died of the virus. B.C.'s top health official, Dr. Bonnie Henry, said the new cases are those counted between last Friday to Monday. The...
Kate Bouey Aug 24, 2020
Boater charged after liquor found on vessel
Members of the BC Conservation Officers Service charged a boat operator with driving without due care and attention on Wood Lake this past weekend. According to a Facebook post, officers believed the ...
Kate Bouey Aug 24, 2020
Public praised for fighting Lumby wildfire
Lumby Fire Chief Tony Clayton is praising members of the public for their efforts in fighting a wildfire that started within the city limits on Sunday afternoon.It's believed to have been human-caused...
Aug 24, 2020
Local Tory MP welcomes new leader
North Okanagan-Shuswap MP Mel Arnold has welcomed the election of Erin O'Toole as leader of the federal Conservative Party."Last night, the Conservative Party of Canada took another important step in ...
Aug 24, 2020
COVID exposure closes doors at Enderby City Hall
The City of Enderby has closed its doors because of a COVID-19 exposure at city hall. A message on the city's website says Enderby City Hall will provide remote service only, effective immediately, th...
Aug 24, 2020
UPDATE: Biker seriously injured in crash
UPDATE:A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash with a pickup at 25 Avenue and 39 Street Monday morning just before 9 a.m., RCMP report."The motorcycle was eastbound on 25 Avenue when a pick-up...
Aug 24, 2020
Proposed active living centre gets study and campaign funding
Funding is in place that could lead to a referendum next year on an active living centre for Greater Vernon. The proposed $90 million facility would include a 50 metre pool, leisure pool, double gymna...
Corey Fischer Aug 24, 2020
Changes in Coldstream's development department
There will soon be a new person in charge of development services at the District of Coldstream.After a planning career that has spanned over 35 years, including the last eight with the district, Mike...
Aug 24, 2020
Update: Water service restored
UPDATE: The City of Vernon says a water main break on 53 Avenue has been repaired and water service has been restored to area properties.---City of Vernon crews are responding to a water main break on...
Aug 23, 2020
UPDATE Road reopens and water resumes on Tronson Road after sewer repair
UPDATE 8:28 p.m. Tronson Road and Lakeshore Road have reopened to traffic and water service has been restored to customers on Tronson Road between Scott Road and Kin Beach. The City of Vernon is thank...
Corey Fischer Aug 23, 2020

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