Category Archives: Vernon

Local politicians have decided to keep RDNO trails and natural spaces open in Greater Vernon during the pandemic, but with some advice. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee discussed the accessibilit...

A new sign that has gone up along the highway at Vernon's southern entrance, is generating attention, which is a good thing. The Funtastic Society has partnered with two local businesses on the sign t...

The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) is encouraging seasonal visitors to stay away from reserve lands until further notice.Chief Byron Louis said due to the COVID-19 outbreak, they have asked certificate o...

Renters who have lost income due to Covid-19 can now apply for the province's new temporary rental supplement. The program will provide $300 per month for eligible households with no dependents, and $...

A Calgary company has been awarded the contract to upgrade the Pat Duke Memorial Arena in Lumby.Cormac Projects will work with the Regional District of North Okanagan on the $3 million project for fou...

British Columbians will have increased access to mental health supports during the COVID-19 pandemic.The province has announced $5 million to expand existing mental health programs and services and la...

It was a more sombre tone for the Prime Minister's daily address today as Justin Trudeau talked about the latest jobless figures and the death projections for Covid-19. With strong control measures, t...

There will not be a Funtastic in Vernon this year. Organizers of the sports and music festival have cancelled the 36th annual event set for June 26 to 30 at the DND grounds due to concerns about Covid...

The District of Coldstream has banned all open burning, effectively immediately, to support provincial health orders dealing with the Covid pandemic. The open burning period was to have started April ...

There were 45 new COVID-19 cases in British Columbia in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 1,336 since the outbreak began. In the Interior Health region, there is two new cases so it moves up to...