Category Archives: Vernon
Mental Health Week to be marked with events in Vernon
A block party and film screening will be held in Vernon to mark Mental Health Week.The Vernon and District branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Vernon) will host a community get-toge...
Apr 24, 2025
Local high schoolers get a chance to be firefighters
Students from School District 22 got a chance to train to be a firefighter this week. A group of 14 Grade 10 girls from local high schools participated in Vernon Fire Rescue Services's (VFRS) Firefigh...
Apr 23, 2025
Petition launched to get B.C. craft spirits into liquor stores
An online petition has been launched to encourage the province make changes to support B.C.'s craft distillers.The Time to Get BC Craft Spirits in Government Liquor Stores petition, launched by Tyler ...
Apr 23, 2025
FireSmart pilot projects launched in the North Okanagan
The Regional District of North Okanagan has launched two FireSmart pilot programs.Residents in the RDNO Electoral Areas will be able to access a new Chipping Program and Home Assessment Program.The Fi...
Apr 23, 2025
Vernon marks Earth Day with launch of Trees for Tomorrow program
The City of Vernon is celebrating Earth Day by helping residents plant more trees.The city launched its Trees for Tomorrow program Tuesday, April 22.This initiative provides Vernon residents with the ...
Apr 22, 2025
'Beacon of hope to wounded and weary': Bishop of Kamloops mourns death of Pope Francis
The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamloops, which includes Vernon is, like over a billion of the faith worldwide, mourning the death of Pope Francis. The pontiff died Monday aged 88.In a let...
Apr 22, 2025
Silver Star Elementary to get new accessible playground
Provincial funding is going to establish a new accessible playground in Vernon.Silver Star Elementary was named a recipient of a $200,000 grant to fund the construction of the new playground."Physical...
Apr 22, 2025
Fundraiser launched to support Cultural Centre project
A fundraiser has been launched to help with the construction of the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre.The Together 4 Culture campaign was announced Tuesday, April 22, with the goal of raising money to en...
Apr 22, 2025
Rail Trail maintenance underway
Annual maintenance work on the constructed and unconstructed sections of the former rail corridor property is going in the North Okanagan and Shuswap.The work on the Rail Trail will include maintainin...
Apr 22, 2025
Local candidates discuss plans, policies at Vernon forums
The Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee candidates had two opportunities to share their parties platforms and answer questions about key issues.All four candidates, Scott Anderson (Conservative), Anna Warwic...
Apr 22, 2025
