Category Archives: Vernon

Vernon Fire Rescue was called to a home in Okanagan Landing Saturday afternoon after reports of black smoke coming from the basement of a home in the 7500 block of Brooks Lane."Four Fire Rescue Servic...

A mediator is expected to book into a labour dispute at the District of Coldstream this week.The official has been appointed by the B.C. Labour Relations Board to try and find common ground between th...

The 60th annual Vernon Winter Carnival is just over two months away, and organizers are planning a special celebration to commemorate the milestone.Carnival Remembers the 60's is presented by Valley F...

A group looking to open a horse-related college in the North Okanagan may hold its next meeting in Armstrong.Malcolm Lynn, president of the Monashee Valley Agri Park Society, says they had just eight ...

The Kalamalka Rotary Dream Auction celebrated a milestone anniversary in record-setting fashion."One of the premiere social events in Vernon, the Kalamalka Rotary Dream Auction, celebrated its 35th an...

Three people with lived experiences of homelessness are speaking out following Coun. Anderson's notice of motion that would permit homeless camps at city hall but ban them at Polson park.In an intervi...

It is still early, but at this point, Vernon ratepayers are facing a projected tax hike of 3.9 per cent in 2020.That's the recommendation from city staff which incorporates an annual 1.9 per cent infr...

Occupants of a downtown Vernon building had to be evacuated this afternoon.It was in the National Bank Financial building on 30th Avenue, with reports that it was due to high carbon monoxide levels in...

Update Nov. 19West Kelowna RCMP say the driver of the semi that flipped last week was issued tickets for multiple fines for violations. The rig was finally removed on the weekend after going over the ...

A parking lot food drive is taking place in Armstrong Saturday (Nov. 16) to help fill the shelves at the Armstrong food bank.People are asked to drop off non-perishable food items at the Askew's parki...