Category Archives: Vernon
Housing starts in Vernon continue to climb
Greater Vernon saw more growth in the housing construction sector in March.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reported 15 new housing starts in the area during the month in question.That was up f...
Apr 21, 2025
Voters face some waits to cast early ballots in Vernon
Local voters lined up for the final advanced polling day Monday. While visiting a polling station at the recreation centre, Vernon Matters learned that there was about an hour long wait to cast an ear...
Apr 21, 2025
Alert issued for carfentanil substance found in Vernon
Interior Health issued a Drug Alert after identifying a dangerous substance in the Vernon area.Health officials say the red drug, which was being sold under name Down and could come in the form of pow...
Apr 21, 2025
Police ask for public help in shooting investigation
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP have asked the public for assistance as they investigate a shooting incident.Police said one person was injured in what appeared to be an isolated shooting in the 4000-block...
Apr 21, 2025
North Okanagan firetruck arrives in Guatemala
A firetruck that previously served in the North Okanagan has arrived at its new home in South America.The Armstrong/Spallumcheen Fire Department retired a ladder truck that was too old to meet operati...
Apr 19, 2025
O'Keefe Ranch wins Next Great Save competition
The historic ranch in the North Okanagan will be getting a financial boost.O'Keefe Ranch was named the winner of the Next Great Save campaign, and as winners, the Ranch will be awarded $50,000 to be u...
Apr 17, 2025
Respiratory illness outbreak declared in Vernon
A respiratory illness outbreak has been declared at a long term care facility in Vernon.Interior Health said a Rhinovirus/Enterovirus outbreak was identified at Heron Grove long term care's Cottage 6 ...
Apr 17, 2025
Local candidates condemn campaign sign destruction
Several federal election campaign signs in Vernon have been vandalized, much to the disappointment of the local candidates. Signs for the Liberal and NDP candidates in the Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee...
Apr 17, 2025
Enderby to implement Stage 2 Water Restrictions
Enderby residents have been asked to conserve water whenever possible this spring and summer.The city will implement Stage 2 Water Restrictions Thursday, May 1, as it rebuilds the oldest of its two re...
Apr 17, 2025
REMINDER: Spallumcheen falls within two federal electoral areas
With just under two weeks left before the election, the Township of Spallumcheen reminds residents the community is split between two federal boundaries.The north part of the community falls within th...
Apr 16, 2025
