Category Archives: Vernon
Rail Trail planning proceeds with meetings and info displays
Residents can find out more about plans for the North Okanagan Shuswap Rail Trail between Armstrong and Sicamous at upcoming meetings, or online.A series of public information sessions will be held ov...
Nov 27, 2019
MLA undecided on running again
Three terms in Victoria may not be enough for the MLA for Vernon Monashee.Eric Foster of the Liberals says he hasn't made a decision on running for another term, and hasn't set any sort of deadline fo...
Nov 27, 2019
City seeks protection for watershed in park
B.C. Parks is getting input from stakeholders on the future plans for Silver Star Provincial Park.It's part of the management planning process for the 5,573 hectare park northeast of Vernon. The City ...
Nov 27, 2019
Thieves target vehicles and bikes
Lock it -- or lose it.Thats the advice from RCMP to Coldstream residents when it comes to preventing vehicle break-ins and other property crimes.Superintendent Shawna Baher told council there were 61 ...
Nov 26, 2019
Council lifts restriction on downtown pot shop cap
A cannabis retail store in Vernon's Fruit Union Plaza that was barred from proceeding with their application because of a municipal moratorium will be up for council's consideration after all. Vernon ...
Nov 26, 2019
City commended for using e-bikes for staff duties
The City of Vernon is getting accolades for introducing electric bikes into its fleet system.The city purchased six e-bikes in May which staff have used for a variety of duties."Staff have used them f...
Nov 26, 2019
‘Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose:’ Anderson reacts to failed motions
It wasn't what Coun. Scott Anderson was hoping for Monday night after two of his motions failed to garner any support from council. The two motions that were brought to defeat would have seen an end t...
Nov 26, 2019
Update: Not so fast: higher speed limit gets second look
Update Plans to increase the speed limit to 70 km/hr along Commonage Road have come to a screeching halt. Vernon council put the gears in reverse and voted to keep the existing speed limit along 3 km ...
Corey Fischer Nov 25, 2019
New street names recognize city's history
Enderby is paying tribute to its heritage in assigning names to some laneways in the downtown.Mayor Greg McCune says the lanes are seeing more activity so naming them will make it easier to report any...
Nov 25, 2019
Homes on the way for women, children leaving violence
The B.C. government has announced support for women and children leaving violence with over 260 new spaces of transition, second-stage and affordable housing around the province.One of the projects is...
Nov 25, 2019

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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