Category Archives: Vernon
Vernon mayor issues COVID-19 update
Vernon's mayor says residents must remain diligent and follow the advice of health care experts in the battle against COVID-19.In a statement released prior to the B.C. Day long weekend, Victor Cummin...
Corey Fischer Jul 28, 2020
Drop-in flu vaccine clinics won't be held this fall
Interior Health (IH) is providing details on a change to how influenza shots will be provided this fall."We apologize for any concerns and confusion a recent letter to our community vaccine providers ...
Corey Fischer Jul 27, 2020
Boil water notice lifted for Vernon neighbourhood
Greater Vernon Water and Interior Health have rescinded a boil water notice for customers on Dunsmuir Road.That's an area off Bella Vista Road in Vernon."The water quality test results in the Dunsmuir...
Jul 27, 2020
Another spike in Covid cases in B.C. and Interior
British Columbia's Covid-19 case count has taken another significant jump There have been 81 new cases since Friday, bringing the total to 3,500. That includes 34 new cases in Interior Health (IH). Th...
Corey Fischer Jul 27, 2020
Video gets message out about downtown Vernon
An upbeat video is part of a campaign to bring people back to downtown Vernon. The Downtown Vernon Association (DVA) has released the Open With Care video that features about 20 of the more than 500 b...
Corey Fischer Jul 27, 2020
Province provides rebates to encourage e-bike use
The B.C. government is increasing rebates for electric bikes to make them more affordable and accessible.People who trade in a vehicle to scrap can now get a rebate of $1,050 toward the purchase of an...
Corey Fischer Jul 27, 2020
Building damaged after hit by vehicle
A Vernon office building needs some repairs after it was apparently run into by a vehicle.Allcare Chiropractic and Laser Solutions at 3107 34th Avenue had a window and some bricks smashed at the front...
Corey Fischer Jul 27, 2020
Road repair project could create delays
Motorists using 39th Avenue may encounter delays for the next few weeks due to a road repair project. The work is being done between Alexis Park Drive and 33rd Street, near the Vernon & District P...
Jul 27, 2020
Women stand up for The People Place
A Vernon non-profit organization will be the chosen charity of two local women for their unique annual fundraiser.Brittney Page and Kristin Postill will paddleboard the 16 kilometre length of Kalamalk...
Corey Fischer Jul 27, 2020
Heat warnings issued for B.C interior regions
With hot weather already making its presence known, Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for several regions in B.C. Starting today (July 26), temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius, alongsid...
Corey Fischer Jul 26, 2020

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