Category Archives: Vernon
VPAG opens with new exhibitions
The Vernon Public Art Gallery is reopening to the public with two new exhibitions that reflect landscape, memory, and nature.Opening in the main gallery, Kelsey Stephenson's flux consists of printed s...
Jul 23, 2020
Province not ready to start fining COVID-19 violators
B.C.'s premier is appealing to British Columbians to "use their good sense" after observing video footage of large gatherings in Kelowna and at a drum ceremony in the Lower Mainland. John Horgan said ...
Corey Fischer Jul 23, 2020
Another Kelowna site where Covid exposure may have occurred
Interior Health has identified another location in Kelowna where individuals may have been exposed to COVID-19. People who visited Browns Socialhouse on Harvey Avenue on July 13 or July 16-19 are aske...
Corey Fischer Jul 23, 2020
New site for Vernon Search and Rescue moves through public hearing
A new home for Vernon Search and Rescue is a step closer to proceeding.There was no opposition at a public hearing held by the city for a bylaw zoning change for the proposed new search and rescue hea...
Corey Fischer Jul 23, 2020
Vernon council still wants to handle cannabis store requests
Retail cannabis licencing applications will still have to go through Vernon council to get approval. A recommendation by city staff to give city administration the authority to approve the requests wa...
Corey Fischer Jul 23, 2020
Restrictions put on B.C. bars and nightclubs with Covid cases on rise
B.C.'s Covid case count has jumped by 34 cases since Tuesday, including 13 new cases in Interior Health. It raises the provincial case total to 3,362, with 285 active cases, and 17 of those cases in h...
Corey Fischer Jul 22, 2020
My Place celebrates one-year anniversary
The supportive housing project called My Place on 35th Street in Vernon is celebrating its one year anniversary, with the site manager calling it "a phenomenal success."Shelley Kiefiuk says some of th...
Corey Fischer Jul 22, 2020
Queen Silver Star program looking for applicants
The Queen Silver Star excellence program (QSSEP) is now accepting applications from young people aged 15-18 for the 2020-2021 program. Applications are open to residents of Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby,...
Corey Fischer Jul 22, 2020
Pile burning planned for Foothills area
The City of Vernon is advising residents they may see smoke in the Foothillls area this week. Starting Wednesday (July 22), Fire Rescue Services will be working with a contractor to conduct fuel manag...
Corey Fischer Jul 21, 2020
Coldstream boat launches ready to reopen
The District of Coldstream will reopen its boat launches at the north end of Kalamalka Lake Wednesday (July 22).The facilities have been closed since late May due to high water levels.The Kalavista an...
Jul 21, 2020

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