Category Archives: Vernon

B.C. is reporting 83 new Covid-19 cases, with 91 per cent of those (76 cases) in the Lower Mainland. Just two of the new infections are in the Interior. There are now 775 active cases in the province,...

Vernon's mayor says while there was talk about other sites, they don't meet the needs for a proposed Greater Vernon cultural centre. Victor Cumming said the city is focusing on the former Coldstream H...

Vernon's Caetani Centre is trying to make the best of what has been a challenging year for all non-profits and charities.The organization depends on public programming and community events for generat...

The MP for North Okanagan says he will continue to push for programs that allow the agriculture sector to thrive while upholding farm workers rights and safety.Mel Arnold of the Conservatives - and ot...

Ongoing issues with standing water and high groundwater levels mean the water park and playground in Polson Park remain closed to the public.The facilities have been off-limits since late June due to ...

Vernon Winter Carnival will go ahead in 2021, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19. The organizing society says the festival will be scaled down slightly, with some events not possible, but outdoo...

Users of the Okanagan Rail Trail saw much more than they wanted to on one part of the trail over the weekend.On Sunday (Aug. 16) around 2 p.m., officers from the Vernon North Okanagan detachment respo...

UPDATE A vehicle fire sparked a response from the Silver Star Fire Department and provincial firefighters on Monday afternoon (Aug. 17). The Wildfire Service says crews were able to keep the Vance Cre...

A homicide investigation is underway after the death of a North Okanagan man.Last Tuesday (Aug. 11) around 5 p.m., North Okanagan Rural RCMP was notified by hospital officials of a man in critical con...

The number of new Covid-19 cases continues to grow in British Columbia. Dr. Reka Gustafson, deputy provincial health officer, who is filling in for Dr. Bonnie Henry on updates this week, reported 236 ...