Category Archives: Vernon

The B.C. government is reporting 20 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday (June 25), the highest total in more than three weeks. In a news conference, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said 19 of th...

The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is thanking B.C.'s Labour Minister for the government's decision to extend the temporary layoff provision to a maximum of 24 weeks, expiring at the end of August...

As part of phase three of British Columbia's restart plan, the City of Vernon will be opening more recreational facilities.The Lakeview peanut pool and Lavington outdoor pool are anticipated to open S...

A local service club's donation will allow Vernon Fire Rescue to upgrade the life-saving equipment it uses at accident and fire scenes.The Vernon Four Seasons Kiwanis Club has provided over $12,554 fo...

There is a change of leadership at the Vernon non-profit society that provides services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.Suzanne Robert served her final meeting of chair of the Archway Soc...

The Allan Brooks Nature Centre (ABNC) will be reopening in July as its celebrates its 20th anniversary.While the pandemic has created major challenges, the centre will still hold modified summer camps...

Police are reminding people heading into the back country to make sure they provide details of where they will be to family members or friends. Packing along a portable cellphone charger also wouldn't...

UPDATE BC Hydro says power was restored at 4:41 p.m. with no official cause listed. == Power is out for hundreds of homes in the Vernon, Coldstream and Lake Country areas. BC Hydro says about 1,808 cu...

The province is reporting 14 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday.There are no new cases in Interior Health (still at 199).In a news release, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says today's cases b...

Portions of Polson Park have been closed due to ongoing water issues.Standing water around the playground, splash park and along the creek bank has created safety concerns, so these sections are tempo...