Category Archives: Vernon

British Columbians are encouraged to enjoy the B.C. Day long weekend, but to do it responsibly with COVID-19 safety guidelines in mind. That was the emphasis of comments made at Thursday's media updat...

Temperature screening stations have gone up at airports in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal to help curb the spread of COVID-19.The stations will come to the Okanagan's largest airport this fa...

A home in Lumby sustained extensive damage from a fire Wednesday night.The village's Fire Chief Tony Clayton, said the top floor of the house on Skyview Crescent was fully involved when crews arrived ...

Don't let your guard down when it comes to preventing wildfires. That's the advice from the BC Wildfire Service heading into the B.C. Day long weekend. "Although the start of this year's wildfire seas...

Ahead of the B.C Day long weekend, ICBC and police are advising drivers to avoid drinking if they're getting behind the wheel. In a release, ICBC says police will be setting up CounterAttack road chec...

British Columbia is reporting 41 new COVID-19 cases, with 31 of those in the Fraser Health region due to an outbreak at a blueberry packing plant in Abbotsford. Officials say there are are no health c...

B.C.'s public schools will introduce the concept of learning groups in September when it's anticipated most students will be returning to classrooms full time. In the updated plan announced today, Dr....

Part of a popular trail in the Vernon area has been closed due to water issues.The Regional District of North Okanagan said the lower section of the BX Falls Trail, for about 1 kilometre upstream of t...

The Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Society has issued a Call for Artists.It goes out to the local and regional performing arts community for expressions of interest in using the Performi...

Racing is officially back, and the first winners of the CLIF Crankworx Summer Series have been crowned. Under a punishing mid-summer sun that pushed temps into the mid-30s, 24 of the world's best ride...