Category Archives: Vernon

Eleven people in Vernon died from illicit drug overdoses this year, according to figures released by the B.C. Coroner's Service.That is the number of fatalities to the end of August, and compares to 2...

The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce stood before Vernon city council Tuesday to give a nod of support towards private security. "Many business owners are worn out and tired of being victims," said ...

Following an outcry over the removal of porta potties at the edge of Linear Park, the People Place has seen its hopes for the reinstallment of the toilets flushed by city council.The porta potties wer...

Update Police say a collision between a vehicle and a cyclist in Vernon was the biker's fault.Mounties responded to a collision between a bicycle and pickup truck in the 5300 block of 25th Avenue arou...

Court officials are still finalizing B.C. Supreme Court trial times in Vernon for Curtis Sagmoen.The 38-year-old is facing five charges stemming from an incident in which he allegedly threatened a sex...

Update 2:20 p.m.Elections Canada says an estimated 4.7 million Canadians voted in advance polling over the Thanksgiving long weekend.That's the highest ever turnout for an advance polls in a Canadian ...

Update The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP advise that the 51 year old woman last seen on September 22, 2019 has been located and is safe. "Thank-you to the public for their assistance," said police.---RCM...

A number of groups and residents have said they don't want an overdose prevention site (OPS) in Vernon, but city council will hear from someone today who does want the facility.Sandra Welton is schedu...

The B.C. government has so far, opened seven BC Cannabis Stores around the province, but the one proposed for Vernon doesn't look like it be opening anytime soon.City council gave its approval back in...

City of Vernon staff recommend spending $34,043 to extend a seasonal enforcement program by bylaw officers until mid-December.The program involves two full-time and two part-time officers patrolling a...