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Category Archives: Vernon

UPDATE: SilverStar suspends operations for one week
SilverStar Mountain Resort is taking unprecedented action to limit the spread and risks associated with COVID-19. The Vernon area resort will suspend all resort operations starting Sunday, March 15 th...
Corey Fischer Mar 15, 2020
Search and Rescue gets new truck
Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) will be even better equipped to deal with emergency situations.The volunteer association, which has been operating since 1960, is adding a new 2020 Chevy Silverado 3500...
Mar 14, 2020
B.C. Coronavirus update March 14; second case in Interior Health region
British Columbia has nine new cases of Covid-19, including a second case in the Interior Health region.Seven of the other new coronavirus cases are in Vancouver Coastal and the other is in the Fraser ...
Mar 14, 2020
UPDATE: Performing Arts Centre postpones next few shows
UPDATE March 14Popular upcoming shows at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre have been rescheduled due to new COVID-19 rules in B.C. banning gatherings of 250 people or more.That includes t...
Mar 13, 2020
11 new virus cases in B.C.; travel rules clarified
Today's update on the COVID-19 Coronavirus reported 11 new cases, for a total of 64 in B.C. All the new positives are in the Vancouver Coast Health District. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry...
Corey Fischer Mar 13, 2020
More than a dozen events cancelled or postponed
No fewer than 17 events have been cancelled or postponed in the Vernon area due to new provincial guidelines over the coronavirus pandemic.The provincial health officer has directed event organizers t...
Mar 13, 2020
Junior hockey season officially over
It's now official. The Canadian Junior Hockey season has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. That means an end to all hockey related activities in 10 leagues, including the BCHL playoffs, ...
Corey Fischer Mar 13, 2020
Student trips cancelled in School District 22
The Vernon School District has decided to cancel all future international school trips scheduled over Spring Break after considering the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak.A trip to Banff ...
Corey Fischer Mar 13, 2020
Vernon Spring Home Show put on pause due to virus
Another Vernon event has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns.The Vernon Spring Home Show 2020 planned for March 28 and 29 at Kal Tire Place has been paused."We will be working closely with the ...
Mar 13, 2020
City of Vernon has response plan for COVID-19
Vernon's mayor is reassuring residents the city is working diligently to address the coronavirus situation locally.Victor Cumming said in a statement issued Friday (March 13), the city has a pandemic ...
Corey Fischer Mar 13, 2020

What Matters

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
Beaver Lake and Vernon Creek Watershed Improvements
Lake Country taking action to support water management, flows at area watershed
Apr 22, 2026