Category Archives: Vernon
Another Lotto Max jackpot won in B.C.
For the second time in a week, a single ticket purchased in British Columbia matched all seven numbers to win a life-changing jackpot - marking the first time the Lotto Max jackpot has been won twice ...
Nov 02, 2019
Update: Mounties silent on suspected drive-by shooting in Vernon neighborhood
Update Nov 3Police have still not issued any information two days after a suspected drive-by shooting in a Vernon neighborhood.Vernon Matters first reported the incident Friday afternoon in the 4100 b...
Nov 01, 2019
Robbery suspect to face bail hearing
A Vernon man facing charges of robbing the same business three times, will be back in in court next week for a bail hearing.Fifty-one -year-old Perry Mathew Childs has been in custody since Monday nig...
Nov 01, 2019
Hill makes history at Double Deca
Shanda Hill has done it.The Vernon ultra athlete crossed the finish line Thursday night after 26 days of the Double Deca in Mexico, the world's longest triathlon.Hill is the first Canadian to finish t...
Nov 01, 2019
Ministry denies blame in ditch debate
The finger pointing continues over who was to blame for creating dangerous conditions on the highway north of Vernon.B.C.'s Transportation Ministry is denying responsibility in the incident Wednesday ...
Nov 01, 2019
Collective agreement reached between School District 22 and CUPE 523
A collective agreement has been reached between School District 22 and CUPE 523 -- a union that represents 501 support staff in the district. Some key improvements include a two per cent wage increase...
Oct 31, 2019
Old building to get new use
A new plan for one of Armstrong's oldest buildings in the downtown, is moving ahead.City council has approved a development permit for Okanagan Structures to provide commercial and residential space a...
Oct 31, 2019
New temporary winter shelter to provide food, laundry to residents
A new 20-bed temporary winter shelter opening tomorrow will provide a number of services to those who are homeless.The new temporary shelter will be located at the former Gateway building at 2800 33rd...
Oct 31, 2019
Advisory issued after water leak
The Regional District of North Okanagan has issued an advisory about one of the main water sources in Greater Vernon.A leak was found in the pipe that carries water from the Duteau Creek ultraviolet d...
Oct 31, 2019
Firefighters growing mo's to raise funds for men's health
A team of 26 Vernon firefighters will be throwing out the razor and taking part in Movember.The annual campaign begins Nov. 1 and raises money and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, men...
Oct 31, 2019
