Category Archives: Vernon
Lumby's Pat Duke Arena getting a new roof
The Pat Duke Memorial Arena will be getting an upgrade in the spring.Starting April 1, construction equipment will start arriving at the arena so the metal roof and a portion of the building cladding ...
Mar 27, 2025
Disposal limits implemented at Armstrong/Spallumcheen landfill
People disposing of waste at the Armstrong/Spallumcheen Diversion and Disposal Facility (ASDDF) will be limited in what and how much they can dump.The Regional District of North Okanagan said the land...
Mar 27, 2025
Vernon pool, gym to be temporarily closed for spring maintenance
Recreational facilities in Vernon will be temporarily closed for scheduled maintenance.The City of Vernon said the Vernon Aquatics Centre and the Fitness Gym will be closed for spring maintenance betw...
Mar 27, 2025
Vernon Vipers owner applauds Penticton Vees move to WHL
The owner of the Vernon Vipers is praising the Penticton Vees for their move to the Western Hockey League (WHL). John Glen, speaking from his home in snowy St. Albert, Alberta, told Pattison Media's R...
Mar 27, 2025
Water Quality Advisory issued for Willow Drive
Almost two dozen properties Willow Drive have been placed under a Water Quality Advisory.The advisory was issued for 20 properties by Greater Vernon Water Thursday, March 27, following a water main br...
Mar 27, 2025
Pretrial conference scheduled for North Okanagan helicopter crash case
A court case involving a helicopter crash in Shuswap River two years ago is moving along.Vincent Porteous was arrested in January 2025 following a 16-month investigation into a crash in the river near...
Mar 27, 2025
UPDATE: Water Quality Advisory lifted in the BX
-- UPDATE --Greater Vernon Water has rescinded a Water Quality Advisory for a BX neighbourhood.The advisory was issued for an area that includes Barker Rd. and parts of Silver Star Rd. after a water m...
Mar 26, 2025
UPDATE: Driver fled scene after pedestrian struck in downtown Vernon
-- Update --The vehicle allegedly involved in a pedestrian collision in downtown Vernon Wednesday afternoon did not remain on scene after the accident.Vernon North Okanagan RCMP told Vernon Matters a ...
Mar 26, 2025
Federal All-Candidates forum to go in Vernon in mid-April
The local candidates for the 2025 Federal Election will take to the stage at an All-Candidates Forum next month.The Greater Vernon Chamber will host the event featuring the Vernon-Lake Country-Monashe...
Mar 26, 2025
Recreational housing prices in the Okanagan declined in 2024
Recreational housing prices in the Okanagan Valley saw annual declines last year.That's according to year-over-year data from Royal LePage.North Okanagan Housing Types2023 Median Prices2024 Median Pri...
Mar 26, 2025
