Category Archives: Vernon

The health and safety of Armstrong residents are the city's top priorities during the Covid-19 outbreak, says Community Services manager Warren Smith."The City is taking both a short-term and long-ter...

Enderby Mayor Greg McCune has issued a reassuring message to the community in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.McCune said emergency plans are in place to provide continuity of essential and emergency s...

British Columbians are being targeted by fraudsters who want to profit from consumers' fears and desire to protect themselves from COVID-19.The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is reporting scammers ...

A local grocery store has been so busy with panic buyers over the COVID-19 pandemic that it has hired almost a dozen new people to stock shelves.Manager Tamsen Guidi said an extra 1,500 customers shop...

UPDATE March 19RCMP are looking for a suspect after a Vernon bank was robbed.It happened at the Scotiabank in the 3200 block of 30th Ave. just after 12 p.m. Wednesday."A lone male entered the bank and...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it will take "weeks to months" for social-distancing measures to be lifted in the fight against COVID-19. He said the government is following the advice of health ex...

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission, in consultation with the City of Armstrong, and the Township of Spallumcheen, are closing all recreational facilities to the public as of to...

The North Okanagan Regional District is attempting to calm frayed nerves over COVID-19, stating Greater Vernon's water and other North Okanagan water supplies are safe and in good supply.The district ...

The Covid-19 pandemic could end up causing considerable damage to municipal water systems.It's due to an increase in people buying disposable disinfecting wipes, and then flushing them down the toilet...

The Downtown Vernon Association is urging people to buy local and support businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. The Greater Vernon Chamber made a similar plea earlier this week. The DVA acknowledges ...