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Category Archives: Vernon

Chamber president passes away
Members of the business community are mourning the loss of a local leader. Peter Rotzetter, president of the Armstrong-Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce, passed away this week. He was 57-years-old. The...
Corey Fischer Jan 31, 2020
Local teams vye for playoff spots at curling provincials
The final round robin play at the 2020 B.C. Women's Curling Championship in Cranbrook is complete and the playoff teams are known. Defending champions Team Wark finished at the top of the standings wi...
Corey Fischer Jan 31, 2020
Violent attempted stabbing suspect receives time served
A man who led a violent foot chase while brandishing a large knife in downtown Vernon in May 2019 will soon walk a free man. Provincial court Judge Richard Hewson handed down a sentence of time served...
Jan 31, 2020
Crime taking toll on non-profit group
A Vernon non-profit group is looking at more crime prevention measures due to ongoing problems including a break-in and theft this week.Venture Training on Alexis Park Drive, which helps adults with d...
Jan 31, 2020
Rail trail erosion mitigation continues Feb. 10
After past flooding on Kalamalka Lake led to high water levels causing serious erosion to the Okanagan Rail Trail, sections of the trail will be undergoing erosion mitigation work starting Feb. 10, 20...
Jan 31, 2020
Off-duty officer jumps into creek to rescue driver
A dramatic and dangerous rescue by an off-duty RCMP officer is being called heroic by the force, despite a tragic ending to the story.Staff Sgt. Major Robb Daly was driving through Vernon with his dau...
Jan 31, 2020
RCMP Appreciation Day in B.C Feb. 1
RCMP Appreciation Day, which will be held Saturday (Feb. 1), was started by a group of Vernon citizens, as a way of saying thanks to the RCMP for its service.The day was proclaimed by the B.C. governm...
Jan 31, 2020
Sentencing delayed for attempted stabbing suspect
A man seen chasing another man while brandishing a knife in broad daylight in May 2019 will have to wait another day to hear his fate. Stephen Curtis Smith appeared via video from the Okanagan Correct...
Jan 30, 2020
Change in media personnel for police detachments
The former media relations officer for the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP has a new rank, and a new job in another city.Jocelyn Noseworthy has been promoted from constable to corporal, and confirms with V...
Jan 30, 2020
Family thankful for community's help after missing man found safe
The family of a Vernon man who went missing for several days has provided an update on where the search came to an end, and what happens next.Jay Rosenberger, 38, was found on Vancouver Island Wednesd...
Jan 30, 2020

What Matters

Charger rollout
Phased approach planned for EV chargers at Vernon ALC
10h ago
Secondary Dwellings
Coldstream considering more housing on agricultural lands
12h ago
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