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Category Archives: Vernon

MLA flooded with calls over highway maintenance
Eric Foster says he's had more calls and emails over the state of local highways the last few weeks, than he's had on any other issue over his 11 years in office.The MLA for Vernon-Monashee says icy, ...
Jan 17, 2020
Upper Room Mission celebrates 40 years in Vernon
The Upper Room Mission is celebrating 40 years in the community. Every morning at 9 a.m., the gates barring entrance to the Upper Room Mission lift.Chaplain Dave Bootsma starts the morning with a read...
Jan 16, 2020
Attempted murder suspect granted bail
A woman accused of attempted murder will await her trial in the community after she was granted bail Thursday afternoon.Jennifer Singleton, born in 1981, appeared before a Vernon judge via videoconfer...
Jan 16, 2020
Access to child care improved in Armstrong
Provincial funding will allow the Armstrong Montessori Academy to create 20 new child care spaces for children aged three to kindergarten.Academy owner Valerie Brousseau said the funding means they ca...
Jan 16, 2020
Unwanted house guest caught in act
A Vernon homeowner was stunned to return home and find a man trying to steal household items.The resident of Black Rock Road came inside his house around 1 p.m. Wednesday and heard someone on the uppe...
Jan 16, 2020
Beacon fire may impact some planes at airport
Damage from a fire near Swan Lake Wednesday will have minimal impact on the overall operations at the Vernon Regional Airport, according to the City of Vernon.A navigational beacon in a shed on L&...
Jan 16, 2020
Nature centre secures grant for building upgrades
The Allan Brooks Nature Centre in Vernon is getting support to help with renovations to its nearly 50-year-old building.Kalamalka Rotary is providing the centre with $45,000 from funds raised at its D...
Jan 16, 2020
Fire takes out airport beacon
A shed housing a beacon used by planes landing at the Vernon Regional Airport caught fire this afternoon north of Vernon.The small shed was located at the north end of Swan Lake on L & A Cross Roa...
Jan 15, 2020
Non-profit dental centre holds fundraiser
A charity group that provides dental services at reduced costs is holding a fundraiser next month in Vernon.The Community Dental Access Centre opened in 2012 and is located at 3107 C 31st Avenue in Ve...
Jan 15, 2020
City still waiting for first pot shop
Armstrong council has given its support for a second cannabis store application in the city.The Seed to Soul Boutique is planned for the former JJ's Pizza building at 3495 Pleasant Valley Road, and no...
Jan 15, 2020

What Matters

Charger rollout
Phased approach planned for EV chargers at Vernon ALC
2h ago
Secondary Dwellings
Coldstream considering more housing on agricultural lands
4h 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