Category Archives: Vernon

The province is reporting 30 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday (July 21), including 11 new cases within Interior Health. In a news release, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the 30 cases bri...

UPDATE Vernon Fire Rescue was called to the intersection of Highway 6 and Waddington Drive around 12:10 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a motor vehicle incident. "Upon arrival, firefighters found two veh...

People stayed at home, but were still able to show their support for Vernon's art community.The Vernon Public Art Gallery raised $19,500 at its first-ever virtual Midsummer's Eve of the Arts.The total...

Pedestrians and cyclists who use the pathway from Polson Drive to access Polson Park will need to find an alternative route today (July 21).A tree has fallen on the pathway, cutting off access to the ...

UPDATE Police have issued more information about a logging truck that lost its load on the highway through Lumby Monday afternoon. "The logging trailer overturned as it attempted to execute a sharp co...

The B.C. government has announced plans for two new supportive housing developments in Vernon to help people experiencing homelessness. BC Housing will work with the Turning Points Collaborative Socie...

Covid-19 cases are on the rise in British Columbia, including in the Interior. Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, has announced 102 new cases of the virus since Friday, including 45 cases in...

The North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Project is currently in the second of four phases, which will continue into next year.The $36.9 million project to be built north of the Swan Lake junction (High...

UPDATE RCMP have updated a missing persons case in Vernon. Police say the 34-year-old woman reported missing Monday has been located, and she is safe and sound. "Thanks to the media and public for you...

The latest count estimate there are about 475 Canada Geese in the North Okanagan.City of Vernon staff say that's about 20 per cent of the valley goose population.Seventy-two nests were identified this...