Category Archives: Vernon

A scaled-down version of the Vernon's Farmers' Market will open its new season on Monday in the Kal Tire North parking lot. "We're calling it modified," said manager Ingrid Baron. "The big thing is it...

The District of Coldstream will be creating 32 new child care spaces after getting a $637,800 grant from the Childcare BC New Spaces Fund.The new facility, to be located in Lavington Park, will be ope...

It comes as no big surprise anymore, but another major event on the Vernon calender has been cancelled due to Covid-19 issues.Creative Chaos, the popular three day arts and crafts show at the Rec Cent...

The fate of the Interior Provincial Exhibition in Armstrong this fall is still up in the air. General manager Yvonne Paulson said organizers haven't made a decision to proceed or cancel at this point....

North Okanagan residents are among those extending condolences and support to the grieving residents of Nova Scotia. A small memorial to fallen Const. Heidi Stevenson has been set up outside the Verno...

The Okanagan Film Commission has been talking with industry executives on how to address safety concerns once health officials give the green light to allow film production to resume again. Jon Summer...

An owner of the Starlight Drive In in Enderby admits he's excited, but also a bit nervous, about the opening of their 2020 season. Brian Smith and the Starlight Team are launching the season the night...

Businesses having trouble paying their rent due to the COVID outbreak, are getting help from the federal government -- and their landlords. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has introduced emergency comme...

Vernon's spring leaf clear bag pick-up program is experiencing a slight delay, due to higher than normal volumes this year.The program is currently one day behind normal garbage collection schedules, ...

Another public washroom has been installed in downtown Vernon.This one is at the transit exchange on 31st Avenue and is open 24-hours a day during the pandemic, with another one to be added at the sam...