Category Archives: Vernon
Crankworx returns to North Okanagan in August
A large mountain biking event will be held at SilverStar in the summer, with the return of two thrilling events.Crankworx Summer Series will be held at SilverStar Mountain Resort over the August Long ...
May 01, 2025
Nominations sought for top North Okanagan athlete, team and coach
The call is out to find the best in North Okanagan sports.Nominations have opened for the 31st annual Tim Hortons North Okanagan Athlete, Team and Leadership awards.People can submit their nominations...
May 01, 2025
Upgrades to Kal Pier nearing completion
Progress has been made in the upgrading of the Kalamalka Beach Pier.A report to Coldstream Council said concrete had been poured for the new Rotary Dedication sign at the Pier.Additionally, installati...
May 01, 2025
Toxic drug warning issued in Vernon
Health officials are warning of a toxic substance found in Vernon.Interior Health (IH) issued a drug alert after testing found a beige and red substance being sold as 'down' or 'dope' contains Medetom...
May 01, 2025
Knife wielding suspect remains at large
A man who allegedly threatened women at Polson Park remains on the loose. RCMP said an unknown man, brandishing a knife, approached two women in the part around 11:35 p.m. Friday, April 25. Police res...
May 01, 2025 File photo
Vernon's vacancy rate falls as population grows
The City of Vernon has again seen very low vacancy rates.A report to City Council stated Vernon's private apartment vacancy average rate was 1.0 per cent in October, 2024. That was down from the 1.2 p...
May 01, 2025
Almost 73 per cent of voters cast ballots in Vernon riding
The new Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee riding had a large turnout for the 2025 Federal Election.Elections Canada said 67,093 of 92,192 registered voters in the region cast votes, reflecting a 72.78 per ...
Apr 30, 2025
Building permit values soared in first quarter
The City of Vernon saw significant investments in new builds in the first three months of the year.A staff report to Vernon City Council said the building permit values in the first quarter of 2025 wa...
Apr 30, 2025
Vernon's first female firefighter retires
The first female firefighter to serve with Vernon Fire Rescue Services is leaving the force.Allyson Reich is retiring Wednesday, April 30, after 20 years with the fire department.She was the first fem...
Apr 30, 2025
Funtastic seeks funding to offset operation costs, receives city's support
The City of Vernon will be backing a funding request by Funtastic Sports Society.The Society, which organizes and runs the annual Funtastic Slo Pitch and Music Festival in Vernon, will apply for B.C. ...
Apr 29, 2025
