Category Archives: Vernon
Photos of bank robbery suspect released
RCMP in Salmon Arm have released photos of an armed robbery suspect from last year in an effort to generate tips and further the investigation.On October 21, 2019, at around 4:10 p.m., a suspect weari...
Feb 06, 2020
Rumours of new building use, just that at this point
There are rumours on social media that the former Canadian Tire building in Vernon could become a storage business. In fact, a sign posted at the site says 'Future home of Vernon Storage Centre.' Howe...
Corey Fischer Feb 06, 2020
Open house on Vernon capital works projects
The City of Vernon is inviting the public to find out more about its capital works projects scheduled for this year.City council has approved a $17 million budget for 30 projects which include buildin...
Feb 05, 2020
School District issues memo on coronavirus
The Vernon School District has sent a memo to all its staff and students' families, updating them on concerns about the coronavirus.In the memo, District 22 Superintendent Joe Rogers said staff member...
Feb 05, 2020
Stats confirm January had more snow than previous years
Vernon had 36 per cent more precipitation than normal in January.According to Environment Canada 50.9 millimetres in snow or rain fell over the month, about 13 mm above the normal.However, it was not ...
Feb 05, 2020
Employment and business fair ready for second annual event
Whether pursuing a better job or a new career direction, job seekers will find a wealth of opportunities at the second annual North Okanagan Shuswap Employment and Business Fair.Numerous local employe...
Feb 05, 2020
Feature film to be shot in Lumby
A feature film in Lumby will give the village an economic boost.C.J. Clayton, a line producer with Silk Road Productions, told council they're planning to shoot "Cold Providence" in Lumby from mid-Mar...
Feb 04, 2020
B.C's top doctor confirms second presumptive case of coronavirus
The province's top doctor has confirmed a second presumptive case of the coronavirus in B.CSpeaking at a media conference Tuesday, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed a woman in her f...
Feb 04, 2020
UPDATE: Man falls off roof, taken to hospital
UPDATE:Reports say the man has been released from hospital and is back home.--Emergency personnel were called to a report of a man falling off a roof in Vernon Tuesday morning.A spokesperson for B.C. ...
Feb 04, 2020
UPDATE: Storm brings a return of winter and accidents
UPDATEThere has been a number of accidents on the highways and other roads around Vernon, with the return of winter driving conditions.One was on the Highway 97 overpass involving several vehicles, wh...
Feb 04, 2020

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Secondary Dwellings
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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