Category Archives: Vernon

Vernon's mayor is thanking residents for their efforts in response to COVID-19."As we kick off the Victoria Day long weekend, we have some things to be proud of," Victor Cumming said in a statement re...

If you are planning to be out on the water for the long weekend, police are urging boaters to be safe.That includes maintaining social distancing and following the advise of health authorities. "To he...

WorkSafe BC has issued industry-specific guidance for the next phase of B.C.'s restart program.The agency said every employer is required to have a COVID-19 safety plan that assesses the risk of expos...

Parents will have the choice of bringing their children back to class on a part-time basis as of June 1 as part of B.C.'s Restart Plan. The longer term goal is to return to full-time classes in Septem...

Canada Post workers in Vernon showed their support and gratitude to health care workers and first responders at an event Thursday night.The postal workers outfitted a number of their vehicles with sig...

A couple of post secondary students have created online spaces to promote the mental health and well-being of residents in Armstrong and Spallumcheen. Sean Newton, president of the Armstrong Spallumch...

Many people are wondering what's open and what isn't heading into the Victoria Day long weekend.The provincial parks in our area including Kalamalka Lake, Ellison, Kekuli Bay and Enderby Cliffs -- hav...

There are 15 new cases of the coronavirus in B.C. since Wednesday, along with three more deaths, for a total of 135.There is one new case in Interior Health, the first in the region since last Friday....

A group representing B.C. dentists says its members' offices won't reopen for service until it gets further direction on protecting patients and staff from COVID-19. The B.C. Dental Association says f...

A Vernon man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a healthcare worker at Kelowna General Hospital. Police say an emergency room nurse was allegedly struck in the arm by a man who had come to the ho...