Category Archives: Vernon

Vernon's mayor says he has not worn a face mask so far, but he will if the situation requires it. Victor Cumming says to this point, he's been careful about keeping the required two metre distance fro...

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. is looking into how police handled an arrest in Vernon. RCMP responded to a 911 call Saturday (May 16) around 10:15 a.m. in which shouting could be ...

The Covid-19 virus has claimed more male victims, than females in British Columbia. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry told Thursday's update 95 men have died from the coronavirus which is 62 ...

The Regional District of North Okanagan is appealing to boaters to keep their wakes low on Kalamalka Lake near the Okanagan Rail Trail and residents' properties."Keeping wakes to a minimum within 40 m...

British Columbia businesses devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic will still have to pay a scheduled increase in the minimum wage next month just as many are struggling to get back in operation.Labour M...

The opening date for the newest grocery store in Vernon has still not been confirmed. The former Safeway on 30th Avenue has been converted into the discount brand FreshCo by parent company Sobeys. A s...

Motorists using Okanagan Landing Road can expect to see delays, closures and a detour over the next month, while the City of Vernon continues its road rehabilitation program.Crews have started the pre...

People will be showing-up at Vernon's Kin Beach this weekend with shovels and rakes in hand.They will be taking part in a clean-up of the beach which was initiated on social media by a posting from Ka...

British Columbia is reporting 21 new cases of coronavirus since Tuesday including one new case in the Interior Health region (182 total). There are 317 active cases in the provinces with 43 people in ...

The RCMP has started its summer boat patrols using two specially-trained officers conducting safety checks on boats.The officers and their vessel were on Kalamalka and Okanagan lakes over the long wee...