Category Archives: Vernon
UPDATE: No injuries as experts assess landslide on Westside Rd
UPDATE: The regional district says no injuries or damage has been reported after the landslide that shut down Westside Road North around 10 p.m.last night. The closure is between Main Street and Denis...
Apr 02, 2025
Sentencing in assault with a weapon trial pushed back
The sentencing in a Vernon court case won't be handed down as soon as originally expected.Dale Babiy was found guilty of assault with a weapon and uttering threats at a trial in Vernon law courts that...
Apr 02, 2025
Former Olympians to help launch Youth Water Polo in Vernon
Local youth will have the opportunity to try out a different water-based sport in Vernon.The relatively newly-formed Vernon Water Polo Club will be expanding the sport to younger athletes by creating ...
Apr 01, 2025
SPCA Domestic Violence pilot expanding to Okanagan, Shuswap
A pilot program that support the pets of domestic violence victims will expand into the region.The B.C. SPCA said its Safekeepers program would expand into the Okanagan and Shuswap, including in Verno...
Apr 01, 2025
Community Foundation North Okanagan marking anniversary with 50 community grants
A local non-profit will ring in it's semicentennial anniversary by supporting projects in the community.Community Foundation North Okanagan will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025, and to mark the...
Apr 01, 2025
Greens candidate says environmental concerns and Trump threats can both be addressed
The local Green Party of Canada candidate is sure the party can address key concerns while also handling threats from south of the border.Blair Visscher is the Green Party federal candidate for Vernon...
Apr 01, 2025
New chief, council elected for OKIB
A new Chief has been selected to lead the Okanagan Indian Band.The OKIB Band Council election was held Monday, March 31, and, according to the Band's website, Dan Wilson was elected as the new chief.H...
Apr 01, 2025
The Big Cheese is on in Armstrong!!!!!!
Seven amazing restaurants have created mouthwatering sandwiches for the 'Professional Grilled Cheese Competition' in Armstrong. We stepped up as 'professional' grilled cheese judges. It's a tough gig ...
Apr 01, 2025
Local gas prices drop with removal of Consumer Carbon Tax
The removal of the Consumer Carbon Tax in B.C. led to gas prices falling immediately.The provincial government introduced and passed legislation to remove the carbon tax for individual purposes Monday...
Apr 01, 2025
Job Fair to go at Vernon Lodge
Vernon's largest hiring event will go next weekThe Vernon Job Fair will go at the Vernon Lodge from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10.The event will see recruiters and representatives from over 20 ...
Apr 01, 2025
