Category Archives: Vernon
UPDATE Christie Mountain wildfire: minimal growth, progress being made
UPDATE 4:00 p.m. Aug. 23 The B.C. Wildfire Service says a fire burning south of Penticton has seen "minimal" growth over the weekend, but it's starting to spread southeast. The update comes after fire...
Corey Fischer Aug 23, 2020
O’Keefe Ranch closing for season Sept. 30
The Historic O'Keefe Ranch has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and is continuing to fight for survival. After much debate the Ranch was able to open in a limited capacity and has been operating...
Aug 22, 2020
Ninety new cases of COVID-19 in B.C.; six in Interior Health
It has been a troubling 24 hours in the fight against COVID-19 in B.C. According to a news release from Health Minister Adrian Dix and Deputy Provincial Health Officer Dr. Reka Gustafson, 90 new cases...
Corey Fischer Aug 21, 2020
Rock slope stabilization work on Eastside Road nearing completion
Work continues on a rock slope stabilization program in Vernon at three locations in the city.They are Eastside Road (south of Kokanee Road), which is nearing completion, Tronson Road (west of Beachco...
Aug 21, 2020
Police say pandemic may be factor in recent increase in drownings
The RCMP's underwater recovery team (URT) suggests the COVID-19 pandemic may be a factor in an increase in drownings in recent months.Sgt. Steven Pebernat, a diving coordinator with the URT, said it's...
Corey Fischer Aug 21, 2020
Voluntary boat pre-check program returns
It's a way to ensure your boat is ready to safely go on the water. RCMP and City of Vernon have announced the resumption of the RCMP voluntary marine vessel pre-check program. Starting today (August 2...
Corey Fischer Aug 21, 2020
Polson Park trail gets upgrade, detour in place during construction
Polson Park has been reopened to vehicle traffic, but the playground and spray park remain closed.The City of Vernon said in a news release, construction took place this week around the playground and...
Aug 21, 2020
Bulldog Barge generating plenty of interest
A new business venture in the Vernon area is generating a lot of attention on social media, but it's not quite ready for the general public. The Bulldog Barge is a floating bar and bistro that operate...
Corey Fischer Aug 21, 2020
Council to discuss ranch relief request
Vernon council will make a decision next month on a request for assistance by the society that runs the Historic O'Keefe Ranch.The Historic O'Keefe Ranch and Interior Heritage Society is asking the ci...
Aug 21, 2020
No new Covid cases in Interior Health, 80 in B.C.
New Covid-19 cases remain low in the Interior, with no new infections since Wednesday. According to B.C. government data, the last time that happened in Interior Health (IH) was Aug. 16. The latest nu...
Corey Fischer Aug 20, 2020
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