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Category Archives: Vernon

New format for Cops for Kids
The RCMP's Cops for Kids ride is going to look very different this year as it complies with COVID-19 physical distancing rules.The charitable organization will not have its usual 30-member team pedali...
Jun 29, 2020
Beware of Covid-related social media scams
RCMP are passing o advice on how to not get burned by scams on social media related to the Covid-19 pandemic.Mounties say while social media has been a key way for people to keep in touch during the p...
Jun 29, 2020
Public health notice: Check hand sanitizer for products that may contain methanol
British Columbians are advised to check hand sanitizer products made by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico as the products may contain methanol. The products are sold under various brand names.Methanol is ...
Corey Fischer Jun 28, 2020
Severe thunderstorm watch for Okanagan
It's expected to be a wet Saturday afternoon in the North and Central Okanagan.Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch which says conditions are favourable for the development of sev...
Corey Fischer Jun 27, 2020
B.C. goes into weekend with 10 new Covid cases, one more death
British Columbia is ending the work week with 10 new Covid-19 cases, with no new infections in Interior Health.A statement from Health Minister Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health offic...
Corey Fischer Jun 26, 2020
Vernon proceeding with centre planning, despite lack of regional support
The City of Vernon is moving forward with planning for a proposed active living centre, despite not having the support of its regional partners. Coldstream council passed a resolution saying it's not ...
Corey Fischer Jun 26, 2020
City getting calls about smoke in Okanagan Landing area
Vernon Fire Rescue is advising the public about a controlled burn that is underway in the Harbour Heights area of Okanagan Landing.The city received several calls from concerned residents about the sm...
Corey Fischer Jun 26, 2020
Public input sought for new Vernon park
The City of Vernon is looking for feedback from the public on plans for a new park on the former Civic Arena site on 37th Avenue. Located beside the Vernon Visitor Information Centre, a city news rele...
Corey Fischer Jun 26, 2020
Local construction still going strong, despite pandemic
Local political leaders say the Covid pandemic has had a negative impact on many things, but construction is not one of them. Speaking at a state of the region online forum put on by the Greater Verno...
Corey Fischer Jun 26, 2020
Vernon puts money aside to cover RCMP raises
Vernon is ready for the increased cost once the RCMP's national contract for retroactive pay is finalized.The projected 2.5 per cent annual increase going back to 2017 will add up to just over one mil...
Jun 26, 2020

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Support for the unhoused
Sleeping outside for a cause: Vernon pair backs homeless outreach
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Youth Mental Health Care
VJH Foundation commits $500K for Foundry North Okanagan
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Theft of Tools, Merchandise
Police searching for suspects in theft investigation
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Horse Assault
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CARE Project
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