Category Archives: Vernon
FireSmart presentation provides tips on reducing wildfire hazards near homes
Important information about how to reduce the threat of wildfires in your neighborhood will be the focus of an information meeting in Vernon next week.Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) will host a on...
Feb 18, 2020
Curlers come to town for provincials
Vernon's economy will get a bit of a boost with the city hosting a provincial championship. The B.C. Senior Curling Championship hits the ice at the Vernon Curling Club today until Sunday. The event f...
Feb 18, 2020
Family Day at resort
SilverStar Mountain Resort is looking to make Family Day a little more exciting. The resort is offering 50 per cent off lift tickets on Monday, Feb. 17. "This is a great opportunity for families to co...
Feb 16, 2020
Bleeding assault victim walks into hospital; police investigating
A man is in hospital following a serious assault in Vernon.RCMP were called after a man walked into Vernon Jubilee Hospital with injuries consistent with an assault just after 4:30 Saturday morning."P...
Feb 15, 2020
Fifth case of coronavirus in Interior Health region
A fifth case of the coronavirus -- or COVID-19 -- has been reported in British Columbia, and this one hits closer to home.Officials say a woman in her 30s who lives in the Interior Health region retur...
Feb 14, 2020
City of Vernon bags broomball bragging rights with win over Beach Radio
How sweep it was!The City of Vernon is celebrating back to back championships of the Winter Carnival broomball tournament.A youthful, energetic and skilled city squad held off the Beach Radio Brawlers...
Feb 14, 2020
UPDATE: Traffic moving again through rollover site on Coquihalla Highway
UPDATETraffic is once again moving in the southbound lanes of the Coquihalla Highway after an earlier closure between Merritt and Hope.A semi rolled over this morning near Hope, blocking the southboun...
Feb 14, 2020
'This is about friends helping friends, families helping families:' Ride Don't Hide to be held in June
A date has been set for an annual event to raise awareness and support for mental health programs.The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Vernon & District Branch, presents Ride Don't Hide ...
Feb 14, 2020
Tourism is talk of open house
Vernon is hosting an open house to talk about tourism.Local stakeholders will find out how to get the most out of Tourism Vernon programs at the event next Tuesday (Feb. 18) at the Prestige Vernon Lod...
Feb 14, 2020
New service supports economic development
The Regional District of North Okanagan has started a new program to support economic activities in rural areas.The local government will provide grants to organizations that support the goal of econo...
Feb 13, 2020

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