Category Archives: Vernon
Federal candidates answer series of questions from local agencies
Three of the four confirmed candidates in the Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee riding have answered a series of questions relating to key issues in the area.The Vernon and District branch of the Canadian ...
Apr 15, 2025
Sentences handed down in armed robbery case
Two men have been sentenced to approximately a decade behind bars in connection with an armed robbery case.Edward Coghill and Stewart Tkachuck appeared in Vernon court Monday, April 14, where they wer...
Apr 15, 2025
ALC construction on time and on budget, though may be affected by tariffs
Construction of Vernon's new Active Living Centre has been moving along steadily so far.Speaking with Vernon Matters, Mayor Victor Cumming provided an update on the progress made at the major recreati...
Apr 15, 2025
Radium Girls
Deleted scene Brian and Rebecca from the morning show on 107.5 Beach Radio 'tried' acting this week for Try it Tuesday! Radium Girls - coming up at Powerhouse Theatre directed by the incredible Adele ...
Apr 15, 2025
More information needed before free transit for youth plans can be implemented
The City of Vernon is collecting more information about the impacts of providing free transit service for youth aged 13 to 18 before moving forward.At the regular meeting Monday, April 14, Vernon City...
Apr 14, 2025
Vernon tax rates increasing, but not as much as previously estimated
Vernon City Council approved a tax increase below earlier projections.At the regular meeting Monday, April 14, Council was presented with two tax rate options.Council voted in favour of the first opti...
Apr 14, 2025
Search and rescue vessel ready for boating season
Vernon Search and Rescue is ready to respond to emergencies on the lake.VSAR said on social media that, as the weather had warmed up, the search and rescue vessel Legacy was checked over, fuelled up, ...
Apr 14, 2025
Vernon revises facility renewal priorities to fund HVAC work
Vernon has changed its plan for enhancements to city-owned buildings to cover a high priority project.A report to Vernon City Council said a total of $1.2-million had previously been allocated to be u...
Apr 14, 2025
Vernon Dodge giveaway supports Hospice Society
The agency that provides local end-of-life care has received support from a dealership.The North Okanagan Hospice Society (NOHS) was named the recipient of the $10,000 Vernon Dodge Drive for a Cause g...
Apr 11, 2025
Vernon has over $40M in carryover projects
The City of Vernon has tens-of-millions of dollars worth of projects carrying over from the previous year.A report to Vernon City Council stated it had infrastructure carryovers (IC) from 2024 that va...
Apr 11, 2025
