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Category Archives: Vernon

Dedicated volunteer group continues support for charity
Plenty of bulbs are being lit on the tree atop Vernon Jubilee Hospital.The VJH Hospital Foundation's 32nd annual Light A Bulb campaign for new equipment at VJH has raised over $150,000 since launching...
Dec 09, 2019
Man wanted on warrants at large
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is seeking the public's help to locate a man wanted on outstanding warrants.Dustin Kenneth Veselic, 44, is wanted for theft and failing to comply with an undertaking. "Verno...
Dec 09, 2019
Judge dismisses Sagmoen's challenge of police search warrant
Curtis Sagmoen has suffered a setback in his defence of charges where he's accused of threatening a sex trade worker with a gun near Falkland two years ago.A B.C. Supreme Court Judge has rejected the ...
Dec 09, 2019
Council discusses 3.35 per cent budget hike
It's budget day in the city of Vernon. The city has started three days of special meetings in council chambers to discuss a proposed 3.35 percent tax revenue increase for 2020. That includes 1.9 per c...
Dec 09, 2019
GVAC chair 'betting' on Kin Race Track site for new facility
The site for a proposed Greater Vernon active living centre hasn't been determined, but a local politician says the choice seems obvious.Greater Vernon Advisory Committee chair Akbal Mund says the for...
Dec 09, 2019
Start of cultural centre may not be until 2022
A local politician says it could be another two years before construction starts on Greater Vernon's proposed cultural centre.Greater Vernon Advisory Committee chair Akbal Mund says the downtown site ...
Dec 09, 2019
Christmas Lights Tour back for another holiday season
It is a chance to see some of the best Christmas light displays around Vernon, while enjoying a ride on a transit bus. Vernon Regional Transit has announced a return of its Christmas Light Tours on De...
Dec 08, 2019
Average price rises for real estate
The average house price in the North Okanagan is up four per cent from a year ago, according to the valley's leading voice for real estate.The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board says the price came i...
Dec 07, 2019
National Impaired Driving Enforcement day is Dec. 7
It's a leading cause of death in B.C and officers will be out in full force tomorrow (Dec. 7) as part of National Impaired Driving Enforcement day. The Vernon- North Okanagan RCMP will be out conducti...
Dec 06, 2019
Fire truck relocated to help local community
A used fire truck is getting a new lease on life and boosting local fire protection efforts.BX Fire Rescue recently bought a brand new fire truck, and with some help from the Regional District of Nort...
Dec 06, 2019

What Matters

Charger rollout
Phased approach planned for EV chargers at Vernon ALC
4h ago
Secondary Dwellings
Coldstream considering more housing on agricultural lands
6h 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