Category Archives: Vernon
SunRype sold
Okanagan-based SunRype Products has a new owner.Lassonde Industries Inc., based in Rougemont, Quebec, announced today that two of its subsidiaries have entered into an agreement with subsidiaries of T...
Corey Fischer Oct 29, 2019
Emergency crews respond to T-bone crash
Emergency crews responded to a T-bone crash near the intersection of 27 Street at 39 Avenue. The crash involved a Keith construction work truck and a grey Toyota sedan. The crash occurred around 1 p.m...
Oct 29, 2019
Police actions investigated after driving suspect Tasered
A police watchdog agency will be investigating the actions of Mounties after an incident in the Shuswap community of Malakwa on Monday. An erratic driver was first reported in Lake Country around 1:30...
Oct 29, 2019
Suspected mortar found on property
A specialized RCMP unit has been called in to deal with what is believed to be an old mortar round found in Spallumcheen.Police say the ordnance was dug up by a resident in the 1200 block of Round Lak...
Oct 29, 2019
Robbery suspect arrested
UpdateMedia reports have identified the business robbed as the Subway restaurant in the Fruit Union Plaza.----Police say a man arrested Monday night may be responsible for three robberies at the same ...
Oct 29, 2019
Treat Trail: 'Great way to start trick-or-treating'
Treat Trail will be back in downtown Vernon on Halloween afternoon this Thursday.It's the 16th annual event organized by the Downtown Vernon Association and presented by Tolko, as an opportunity for m...
Oct 29, 2019
New temporary winter shelter sparks debate at council
The former Gateway Shelter located at 2800 33 Street will be providing temporary beds for 20 homeless residents in just a matter of days.Vernon city council voted to confirm their support for the BC H...
Oct 29, 2019
Fire crews hose down reported blaze
Vernon fire crews hosed down a portion of the grass adjacent to Galaxy Cinemas Monday evening after several reports of a fire.Crews were dispatched to the area near highway 6 and the Polson place Mall...
Oct 28, 2019
Update: Physiotherapist pleads guilty to sexual assaults
Update 5:10 p.mA provincial court judge wants to do more research -- and view other past cases -- before sentencing a Vernon physiotherapist for multiple sex crimes.Judge Jeremy Guild was not ready to...
Oct 28, 2019
OC leader extends deal for final time
The long-time leader of Okanagan College has extended his contract with the institution for what he expects will be the final time.Jim Hamilton has agreed to stay on as president until Jan. 29, 2021, ...
Oct 28, 2019

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Charger rollout
Phased approach planned for EV chargers at Vernon ALC
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Secondary Dwellings
Coldstream considering more housing on agricultural lands
Apr 24, 2026
Wildfire Risks
Okanagan's Fire Danger Rating already up to Moderate
Apr 23, 2026

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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