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Category Archives: Vernon

UPDATE: Road dust advisory lifted in Vernon
March 24 It is good news for people with breathing difficulties. An air quality/road dust advisory for Vernon, issued last Thursday, has been lifted due to a decrease in road dust in the air. The Envi...
Corey Fischer Mar 24, 2020
Trudeau touts benefits of $82 billion relief package
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government will introduce an $82-billion bill today to help Canadians impacted by Covid-19. The legislation will increase federal powers and provide financial re...
Corey Fischer Mar 24, 2020
RDNO playgrounds closed, but Athletic Park and & other facilities still open
The Regional District of North Okanagan has issued the following information about how its facilities and services are impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.Parks, Trails and Natural SpacesAll playgrounds...
Mar 24, 2020
Parking meter fees won't be waived to help COVID-impacted businesses
Vernon council is not ready to waive parking meters fees as a way to help struggling downtown businesses.During a discussion on the issue Monday, Councillor Brian Quiring -- who runs a small business ...
Mar 24, 2020
Vernon's mayor says province close to issuing B.C.-wide state of emergency
Vernon's mayor says the B.C. government is going to cancel all the states of local emergency around the province and bring in one that covers all communities.Victor Cumming said at Monday's city counc...
Corey Fischer Mar 23, 2020
Thrift store donation receiving centre shuts down
The Salvation Army's Thrift Store donation receiving center located at 5400 24th Street in Vernon, will be closed for the foreseeable future as of today (March 23) at 3 p.m. Both thrift stores, which ...
Mar 23, 2020
Splatsin among bands declaring state of emergency
The Secwepemc (Shuswap) First Nation - including the Splatsin - have declared a state of emergency over COVID-19.Band leaders are calling on all governments, health authorities and external organizati...
Mar 23, 2020
Vernon councillors spread out
Social distancing measures were taken at the regular Vernon city council meeting on Monday afternoon.All the chairs had to be at least six metres apart, with signs saying that on each chair.Signs were...
Corey Fischer Mar 23, 2020
Coldstream, Enderby close parks, beaches and other public areas; activate emergency ops centre
UPDATE: The City of Enderby has taken similar measures to Coldstream to ensure public safety during the COVD-19 pandemic.Effective immediately, city hall is closed to the public however services will ...
Mar 23, 2020
B.C government announces $5 billion COVID action plan
The B.C. government has announced a $5 billion economic action plan focussing on people, services and business during the Covid-19 pandemic.Premier John Horgan calls it an action plan for the economy....
Mar 23, 2020

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12 hectare blaze
Wildfire near Chase controlled
6h ago
Charger rollout
Phased approach planned for EV chargers at Vernon ALC
Apr 24, 2026
Secondary Dwellings
Coldstream considering more housing on agricultural lands
Apr 24, 2026
Wildfire Risks
Okanagan's Fire Danger Rating already up to Moderate
Apr 23, 2026
Structure Fire Response
VFRS undertaking annual structure fire training
Apr 23, 2026